Lead Citrix Systems Engineer

Solomon Page; Village of Great Neck (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Solomon Page is seeking a Lead Citrix Engineer to plan, direct, and coordinate work across Citrix environments for our client in the New York area. You will work with users and management, prioritize workload, and apply Windows Server, Citrix, AD, and SAML/SSO expertise to deliver secure, scalable desktops and apps.

The role requires deep Citrix lifecycle experience, PowerShell scripting, and cloud familiarity (AWS/Azure, Kubernetes).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
• 10+ years' experience in managing, administering, and troubleshooting Windows Server OS and VMware
• Experience in design/implementation of Windows AD services and DNS
• Experience deploying Citrix environments (on-prem/hybrid/cloud)
• Experience implementing SAML/SSO deployments
• Citrix lifecycle knowledge: ADC/NetScaler, Citrix Cloud, XenApp/XenDesktop, High Availability
• PowerShell scripting and task automation (Jenkins, ServiceNow, RPA)
• Cloud experience: AWS, Azure; Kubernetes, Docker
• Monitoring/automation tools: ControlUp, Opsramp, PDQDeploy
• Strong professional communication; Jira/Confluence and ServiceNow a plus
• Networking knowledge: TCP/IP, VLANs, routing; ITIL certs a plus
• Team leadership, mentoring, project management, vendor management
• Hands-on + architectural oversight with people management

Responsibilities

• Lead Citrix design, build, and support across environments globally
• Plan and direct work with users and management; communicate with clients
• Develop automation and scripting to streamline tasks
• Oversee production escalations, tickets, and project work
• Provide architectural oversight and mentorship to team

Job description

Our Client is seeking a Lead Citrix Engineer, who will work directly with their users and management to plan and direct work across their Citrix environments. The ideal candidate will have excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work both independently and within a team. You will have excellent attention to detail and be able to prioritize your workload, whether it be production escalation issues, tickets or wider projects. You will have a background in Microsoft Windows with experience in supporting, configuring, and installing Windows Servers. You will be experienced in using PowerShell to automate repetitive tasks across large IT estates. You will be experienced in designing, building, and supporting Citrix Desktop Virtualization environments globally, and presenting these environments to a variety of clients as a managed service.

• Salary Range : $180K - $200K base

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
• 10+ years' experience in managing, administering, and troubleshooting Microsoft Windows Server OS, VMware virtualization platforms and other hypervisor technologies
• Proven experience in design/implementation/support of Windows Active Directory (AD) services, FSMO, DNS, replication, GPO and secure configuration
• Experience in deploying Citrix environments (on-prem/hybrid/cloud) from scratch or upgrading/migrating existing deployments (minimum 7.15/1912)
• Proven experience implementing and supporting SAML/SSO deployments
• Deep experience in the Citrix lifecycle from architectural design to support and maintenance including ADC/NetScaler (13.0+), Citrix Cloud (DaaS), Virtual Apps, Citrix ADM, WEM, Storefront, XenApp, XenDesktop, High Availability, resiliency/redundancy, GSLB etc.
• A knowledge of scripting (PowerShell preferred) and performing tasks remotely through automation (Jenkins, ServiceNow, RPA)
• Experience in cloud computing including AWS, Azure and cloud native technologies (Kubernetes, Docker, VPC's, etc.)
• Experience with monitoring and automation tools (ControlUp, Opsramp, PDQDeploy etc.)
• Proven ability to communicate professionally in a corporate environment
• Knowledge of Jira/Confluence and ServiceNow would be advantageous
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, VLANs and network routing principles
• Knowledge of IT Service Management principles, ideally ITILv3/4/5 certified
• Experience in Team leadership skills including mentoring, coaching, project management, workload delegation, stakeholder communication and vendor management
• This is a unique role that combines hands-on experience with architectural oversight and people management

The Solomon Page Distinction

Our teams, comprised of subject matter experts, develop an interest in your preferences and goals and we act as an advisor for your career advancement. Solomon Page has an extensive network of established clients which allows us to present opportunities that are well-suited to your respective goals and needs – this specialized approach sets us apart in the industries we serve.

About Solomon Page

Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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