Citrix VDI SME

D2 Technical Services; Alexandria (VA); In loco; USD 160.000 - 200.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

PTO accrual

STD/LTD/Life Insurance

Referral bonuses

Professional development reimbursement

Descrizione del lavoro

D2 Technical Services is seeking a Citrix VDI Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support a large enterprise IT contract for the DOD. The on-site administrator will provide Tier 2/3 support across multiple locations, drive adoption of trusted thin-client platforms, and enhance the reliability and user experience of virtual desktop environments.

Responsibilities include remote server administration, upgrades, capacity planning, incident analysis, and collaboration with engineering to modernize

Competenze

• Experience interacting with customers to handle service inquiries and problems.
• Tier 2/3 system administration experience with desktop/web apps and ITSM (ServiceNow).
• Knowledge of IC IT standards and best practices.
• Extensive Citrix technologies experience (XenDesktop, XenApp, NetScaler, StoreFront).
• Experience with patch/upgrade methods for Citrix front-end/back-end systems.
• Experience with VMware virtualization to manage virtual servers.
• Experience with Microsoft RDS host servers.
• Experience with rapid testing, validation, and deployment of new baseline OS images.
• Experience with incident/trend analysis to resolve issues impacting customers.
• Scripting/Automation experience using PowerShell or similar.
• Strong time management and prioritization based on severity/impact.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; team-oriented.
• Experience with ITSM ticketing platforms such as ServiceNow.
• Mentoring or supervising others.

Mansioni

• Perform remote administration of offsite data center servers.
• Provide Tier 2/3 administrator support for Citrix and AVD environments.
• Monitor infrastructure health: storage, network, databases, certificates, and services.
• Collaborate with Engineering on modernization and capacity planning.
• Lead network latency analyses to improve user experience.
• Apply approved upgrades and architectural changes to maintain security and operability.
• Coordinate testing/deployment with other Tier teams to minimize customer impact.
• Periodically backup/restore servers and review capacity.
• Maintain and update SOPs and 24/7/365 ITOC documentation.
• Respond to after-hours outages as needed and mentor junior staff.

Conoscenze

Customer service

Tier 2/3 admin

ITSM ServiceNow

PowerShell scripting

Incident analysis

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Mentoring others

Formazione

Bachelor's degree + 12 years

Master’s degree + 10 years

Associate’s + 14 years

High School Diploma + 16 years

Strumenti

Citrix XenDesktop

Citrix XenApp

Citrix NetScaler

Citrix StoreFront

Microsoft M365 Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)

VMware virtualization

Microsoft RDS

ServiceNow ITSM

Descrizione del lavoro

**ACTIVE TS/SCI SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED**

D2 is seeking a Citrix VDI Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support a large enterprise IT contract for the DOD. The administrator will provide operations support to customers across multiple geographic locations and networks. They will provide operations and maintenance support to existing virtual desktop environments and assist with the implementation of new solutions. The administrator will help drive adoption of trusted thin-client platforms and virtual desktops across a diverse user base by focusing on improving the reliability, functionality, and user experience of the systems. This individual will work in a team environment to ensure mission needs are met for internal and external customers.

This is a 100% on-site position

Primary Responsibilities

• Individuals in this role will be required to perform remote administration of servers located in offsite data centers.
• Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 administrator support and be able to rapidly distinguish isolated user problems vs service outages for Citrix technologies to include Citrix XenDesktop, Citrix XenApp, Citrix NetScaler, and Citrix StoreFront in addition to Microsoft M365 Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD).
• Monitor infrastructure and identify system anomalies before they impact customers to include storage availability/capacity, network connectivity, database health, service account password expirations, certificate renewals, and other daily health checks as required.
• Work closely with Engineering staff to plan out future modernization efforts to meet customer and administrator requirements.
• Collaborate to perform network latency analysis to address slow connections and user experience issues with alacrity.
• Implement version and architectural changes to existing, approved, systems to maintain operability and security of the environment
• Implement major system upgrades as designed and approved
• Coordinate with other Tier 2 and Tier 3 teams for testing and deployment of new solutions to minimize impact on customers and other services
• Perform periodic backup and restoration of servers
• Monitor desktop capacity to size the environment based on typical usage trends
• Monitor License and Certificate status on the systems and coordinate the renewal and installation as needed.
• Coordinate with customers and stakeholders to collect data, conduct analysis, develop, and implement solutions associated with incident tickets and requirements.
• Establish comprehensive availability and capacity management solutions using lessons learned
• Develop solutions to complex technical issues and implement them in production systems.
• Provide follow-up reports (technical findings, feedback, resolution steps taken) for root cause analysis, engineering technical assessment and process improvement initiatives.
• Periodically review, update, and generate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for systems and services.
• Update operations and monitoring documentation for 24/7/365 IT Operations Center (ITOC) personnel.
• Respond to after-hours outages when deemed mission critical by ITOC government representative.
• Conduct routine maintenance following customers prescribed maintenance windows which may include evening and/or weekend maintenance to minimize impact on customers and their mission.
• Provide mentorship and training for junior team members.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience with interacting with customers to handle service inquiries and problems.
• Extensive experience working as a Tier 2 and Tier 3 system administrator: familiar with using desktop software applications such as web browsing and client software, and IT Service Management software such as ServiceNow.
• Knowledge of IC IT standards and best practices.
• Extensive knowledge of Citrix technologies toinclude, XenDesktop, XenApp, NetScaler, and StoreFront.
• Extensive experience with patch and upgrade methodology for front-end and back-end systems based on Citrix technology.
• Experience with VMware virtualization technology to manage virtual servers.
• Experience with Microsoft RDS host servers.
• Experience with rapid testing, validation, and deployment of new baseline OS images
• Extensive experience with conducting incident and trend analysis via log review, performance baselining/review, and other incident/problem management techniques to develop solutions to ongoing issues impacting customer experience
• Experience with Scripting/Automation using Microsoft PowerShell or other scripting languages.
• Experience troubleshooting issues in a growing environment.
• Good time management skills with ability to prioritize work efforts based on severity/impact to customers.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.
• Track record of working effectively within a team and support to peers toward improved processes and results.
• Experience with IT Service Management (ITSM) ticketing platforms such as ServiceNow.
• Experience mentoring others and/or supervising others.

Education

• Candidate must have a Bachelor's degree with 12 years of relevant experience, Master’s degree with 10 years, Associate's with 14 years, or High School Diploma with 16 years.

Required Certifications

• Candidate must, at a minimum, meet DoDM 8140.03 (previously DoD 8570) – IT System Admin Intermediate certification requirements (Cloud+, GICSP, SSCP, Security+ CE, GSEC, or higher).

Security Clearance

• Due to the nature of the government contracts we support, US Citizenship is required.
• TS/SCI with CI Poly is required for position or a TS/SCI and willingness to obtain a Poly.
• In Scope Counterintelligence Polygraph within the past 5 years is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Citrix Certified Administrator (CCA)
• ITIL Foundations Certification

Additional Information

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically $160-$200k. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.
• Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Accrued PTO, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and more!

D2 Technical Services is committed to a merit-based recruitment process and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. As a Veteran-Owned Small Business, we particularly welcome applications from veterans who have the requisite skills and experience. Job applicants that are interested in one of our openings and may require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, should contact us to request an accommodation.

Our company is a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), which requires government contractors to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment protected veterans. To help us comply with VEVRAA, we invite you to voluntarily identify your veteran status. Submission of this information is voluntary and will not affect your application or employment.