Senior Citrix Administrator

CDO Technologies, Inc; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

CDO Technologies, Inc is seeking a Senior Citrix Administrator to support enterprise Citrix services in the ALTESS Windows environment. You will manage XenApp, NetScaler Gateway, StoreFront, and Citrix Director to ensure availability, performance, and security.

The role demands strong PowerShell automation, experience with IIS/Apache, and a DoD Secret clearance. The company offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Active DoW Secret security clearance required.
• MCSE / Server+ / CCNA or equivalent certification; may be obtained within 30 days after start.
• 8 years in IT with senior Citrix/Windows Administration experience.
• Minimum five years designing, installing, and maintaining Citrix XenApp, NetScaler Gateway, StoreFront, and Citrix Director.
• Minimum three years PowerShell automation experience.
• Three years deploying and troubleshooting IIS/Apache web services.
• Three years in complex networks (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SMTP, SNMP).
• Strong interpersonal and team-collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, deploy, troubleshoot, and support Citrix and Windows servers.
• Design, install, configure, and sustain XenApp, NetScaler Gateway, StoreFront, and Director.
• Monitor performance, perform hardening, report security/operational status.
• Plan and execute new hardware/software implementations and integrations.
• Automate admin functions using PowerShell.
• Troubleshoot applications, websites, IIS, Apache, and related web services.
• Create and maintain technical instructions, SOPs, and reports.
• Support lifecycle management, firmware control, and preventive maintenance.
• Improve service availability, scalability, and efficiency.

Skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Tools

Citrix XenApp

NetScaler Gateway

StoreFront

Citrix Director

PowerShell

Job description

Are you ready to apply cutting-edge technologies to solve real world problems? Do you thrive in an environment where people leverage technology and processes to build innovative and sustainable solutions? You might just be a perfect fit for the CDO team. Since 1995, CDO Technologies has delivered the best solutions for unique business problems in the commercial and federal sectors ranging from Asset Management to IT Services. CDO employees demonstrate integrity, embrace teamwork, and embody a Can Do attitude in the delivery of superior customer service.

Position Summary

The Senior Citrix Administrator supports enterprise Citrix services and the ALTESS Windows environment. The role manages Citrix infrastructure, including XenApp, NetScaler Gateway, StoreFront, and Director, while ensuring availability, performance, security hardening, and integration with enterprise systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, deploy, troubleshoot, and support Citrix and Windows server environments.
• Design, install, configure, and sustain Citrix XenApp, NetScaler Gateway, StoreFront, and Citrix Director.
• Monitor and tune system performance; perform server hardening; and report security and operational status.
• Plan and execute new hardware/software implementations and integrations.
• Automate administrative functions using PowerShell.
• Troubleshoot complex applications, websites, IIS, Apache, and related web-service components.
• Create and maintain technical instructions, operating procedures, policies, utilization reports, and corrective-action documentation.
• Support equipment lifecycle management, firmware version control, and preventive maintenance.
• Recommend and implement capabilities that improve service availability, scalability, and operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Active DoW Secret security clearance.
• CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Computing Environment certification, such as MCSE, Server+, CCNA, Red Hat, Palo Alto, or equivalent; may be obtained within 30 days after project start.
• 8 years' Experience in computer science or IT with:
• At least five years of experience as a Windows Systems Administrator or Engineer designing, installing, and maintaining Citrix XenApp, NetScaler Gateway, StoreFront, and Citrix Director.
• At least three years of PowerShell automation experience.
• At least three years installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting complex applications and websites, including IIS and Apache.
• At least three years of experience in complex network environments, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SMTP, and SNMP.
• Strong interpersonal and team-collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent experience.
• At least three years supporting patch management, STIGs, SRGs, RMF, SCA-V, and CORA activities.
• Enterprise Active Directory and Group Policy implementation experience.
• Experience creating and maintaining SOPs, disaster-recovery procedures, DNS, SFTP, SMTP, and NTP services.

What can a CDO employee expect?

At CDO Technologies, we believe in taking care of our employees with a comprehensive benefits package. Our health and welfare benefits include two medical plan options along with a LiveHealth program to see a doctor online anytime day or night. CDO offers dental, vision, and a Flexible Spending Account for medical or childcare. Employees may also enroll in a 401(k) plan with their first paycheck. Full-time employees also receive company paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance. We also provide tuition reimbursement, professional development, and certification reimbursements. Finally, CDO also offers employees a generous leave program including paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

CDO is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.