MO-9/3 - 8003 - Sr Citrix Engineer - Remote

Focused HR Solutions; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology staffing firm is seeking a Sr Citrix Engineer to provide level-2 and level-3 technical support for a Citrix/XenApps server environment. This remote position requires 5+ years of experience in Citrix administration and strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows infrastructure. The role involves analyzing user requirements, monitoring VDI platforms, and ensuring high levels of client satisfaction. Candidates must be US citizens due to the nature of the work, and strong communication and collaboration skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Citrix administration with experience in a production environment.
• 5+ years working with Microsoft Windows Servers and infrastructure.
• Strong technical experience in working with Citrix/XenApps.

Responsibilities

• Provide level-2 and level-3 support for Citrix/XenApps.
• Monitor VDI platform and ensure all systems are updated.
• Address technical questions around VDI and Citrix.

Skills

Citrix administration

Microsoft Windows infrastructure

Effective communication skills

Technical collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Citrix Xen Desktop

Citrix Xen Server

Microsoft AD

Netscaler

ControlUP

Job description

Candidate will be allowed to work remote. All remote work must be completed in the United States.

Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be US Citizens.

Our direct client has an opening for a Sr Citrix Engineer # 8003. This position is for 12+ months, with option of extension, and will be worked remote in the United States.

If you are interested, please submit the following:

• Your current resume.
• Your hourly rate.
• W2 Only Position – No Corp to Corp Allowed.

Below is the job description – Resumes due ASAP –

Job Description

Mid-Senior level Citrix VDI Architect will be responsible for providing level-2 and level-3 technical support for Citrix/XenApps server environment. This position will analyze and evaluate major system project requirements of considerable complexity requiring a thorough understanding of all parameters affecting and interfacing with the system. Review user requirements and provide direction in the identification of problem and potential resolution. Provide analytical support in the conceptualization, development and implementation of complex, multiple inter-linked systems. Define system objectives and prepare system design specifications to meet user requirements and satisfy interface problems.

Responsibilities

• Providing level-2 and level-3 technical support for Citrix / XenApps server environment.
• Monitoring of VDI platform with various client tools Netscaler, ControlUP).
• Support will include:
  • VDI End-User Sessions.
  • VDI Stack.
  • Level-2 management and technical support.
• Ensuring virtual sessions are working as intended.
• Handling IT- VDI related requests or inquiries received by client helpdesk.
• Ensuring all Citrix platform server systems under management have updated software patches.
• XenDesktop Broker including VDI monitoring and alerting support of the Citrix /VMware applications which are responsible for delivery of the virtualized desktop or applications.
• Ensure high levels of client satisfaction for the products/solutions which are supported.
• Addresses all technical questions around VDI and Citrix.
• Participate in client meetings to update team members.
• Ability to be the technical Subject Matter Expert within the Environment.
• Deploy and support core Microsoft services, AD, ADFS, DNS & DHCP, WSUS and Group Policy.

Qualifications

• Advanced system testing tool knowledge & experience.
• Strong technical experience with the following technologies:
  • Citrix Xen Desktop.
  • Citrix Xen Server.
• Microsoft Windows infrastructure.
• Ability to work well within a team environment.
• Experience with Workflow analysis.
• Technical collaboration for client problem solving.
• Ability to apply best practices to ensure maximum amount of production.
• Ability to provide one-on-one training to teammate.

Required Skills

• 5+ years technical experience with Citrix administration, including XenServer in a Production Environment.
• 5+ years experience with Microsoft Windows Servers and Microsoft Windows Infrastructure (AD, DNS, DHCP, ADFS, WSUS, etc.).
• 5+ years experience Design and Architect experience.
• 5+ years providing Tier 1 - Tier 4 support.
• Proven experience with Citrix/Xen Apps, VMware Administration, Microsoft Windows Servers, Citrix App Layering.
• Ability to answer complex questions related to Citrix command line commands.
• Ability to speak to Citrix Ports.
• Effective communication skills (written and oral).
• Team member training.
• Adaptable, flexible, and self-motivated with strong technical and problem solving skills.

Desired Skills

• Citrix Administration Certification.
• Must be a self-starter demonstrating the willingness to address / resolve ambiguity and conflict within complex VDI environment.
• Develop update processes and work with team members to maintain currency in the VDI environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with large or small groups of people through written or spoken communication.
• Ability to analyze, use structured problem solving and available tools to troubleshoot systems in a critical environment, identify root cause, create action plans, and resolve issues.
• Ability to plan a large complex undertaking and effectively focus the efforts of a group to execute the plan for infrastructure implementation of systems.

Education

• A bachelors of computer science degree or a related field, plus five years or more professional experience supporting a large scale enterprise Windows enviroment and experience in Citrix VDI.