Senior CITRIX Administrator

Integral; Radford (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) with vesting

Paid Time Off

Professional Training Reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

Integral is seeking a Senior CTRIX Administrator to support the U.S. Army PL ALTESS Windows team in Radford, VA. The role focuses on deploying and maintaining Windows servers, Citrix XenApp/StoreFront/Director, and implementing security and operational best practices.

Requirements include 5+ years in Windows systems administration, PowerShell automation, and DoD Secret clearance. Bachelor’s preferred; Security+ and CE certifications recommended.

Qualifications

• Experience in Computer Science or IT.
• Five or more years' experience as a Windows Systems Administrator or Engineer designing, installing, and maintaining Citrix XenApp, NetScaler Gateway, Citrix StoreFront, and Citrix Director.
• Three or more years' experience automating tasks with PowerShell.
• Three or more years' installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting IIS, Apache, etc.
• Three or more years' experience with complex networking (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SMTP, SNMP).
• CompTIA Security+.
• CE Certification (MCSE, Server+, CCNA, RedHat, Palo, etc.) – can be waived for 30 days after project join date.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Work with the existing Windows team to manage, maintain, deploy, troubleshoot and support servers for a mixed customer environment.
• Monitor and tune system performance; maintain server operation and security posture.
• Recommend improvements and manage new software/hardware integrations with utilization reports.
• Support lifecycle of vendor equipment in the datacenter, including firmware version control and preventive maintenance.
• Recommend, demonstrate, and implement technologies to expand, upgrade, and increase efficiencies in the current environment.

Skills

Windows Systems Administration

Citrix XenApp

Citrix StoreFront

Citrix Director

PowerShell automation

IIS

Apache

Networking basics

TCP/IP & DNS

Security+

DoD Secret Clearance

CE Certification (MCSE/Server+/CCNA/…)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Certifications: Security+ or equivalent

Tools

Citrix XenApp

NetScaler Gateway

Citrix StoreFront

Citrix Director

Job description

Overview

The Senior CTRIX Administrator is responsible for supporting the U.S. Army Product Lead Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology Enterprise Systems and Services (PL ALTESS) Windows team. This position will assist with implementing new system HW and SW and provide input for developing local operating procedures and policies as needed.

Responsibilities

· Work with the existing Windows team to manage, maintain, deploy, troubleshoot and support servers for a mixed customer environment.

· Be adept at monitoring and tuning system performance, ongoing operation of the servers, hardening of the servers and reporting of the overall security and operational status.

· Recommend improvements to the enterprise and manage new SW/HW integrations when required while also providing utilization reports using existing tools to identify problems and corrective actions as needed.

· Provide support towards the lifecycle of a mixed environment of vendor equipment in the datacenter to include firmware version control and periodic preventive maintenance.

· This position will also recommend, demonstrate, and implement technologies to help expand, upgrade, and increase efficiencies to the current environment.

Qualifications

Required:

· Experience in Computer Science or IT.

· Five or more years' experience as a Windows Systems Administrator or Engineer designing, installing, and maintaining Citrix Xenapp, NetScaler Gateway, Citrix Storefront, and Citrix Director.

· Three more years' experience in automating assigned tasks utilizing powershell.

· Three or more years' installing, configuration, maintaining, and troubleshooting complex applications and websites IIS, Apache, etc.

· Three or more years' experience working in an environment with complex networking solutions with senior level fundamental knowledge in networking principles (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SMTP, SNMP).

· CompTIA Security+.

· Computing Environment (CE) Certification (i.e., MCSE, Server+, CCNA, RedHat, Palo, etc.) – can be waived for 30 days after project join date.

· Strong interpersonal skills and willing to be a team player with excellent communication and team skills

· Active DoD Secret Security Clearance.

Preferred:

· Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent years of experience.

· Three or more years' experience supporting Cybersecurity patch management and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG), SRG, RMF, SCA-V, and Cyber Operational Readiness Assessments (CORA).

· Three or more years' experience managing enterprise level Active Directory Structures.

· Three or more years' experience creating and maintaining complex MS Group Policy implementations.

· Three or more years' experience creating, maintaining, following Standard Operating Procedures for repeatable processes, disaster recovery, and common problem resolution.

· Three or more years' experience configuring and maintaining key services such as DNS, SFTP, SMTP, and NTP.).

Company Overview

Integral partners with federal defense, intelligence, and civilian leaders to tackle their most important challenges and deliver positive outcomes. Since our founding in 1998, we have helped clients leverage existing and emerging technologies to transform their enterprises, empower growth, drive innovation, and build sustainable success. The forward-leaning solutions we deliver are tailored to each mission with a focus on keeping our nation safe and secure.

Integral is headquartered in McLean, VA and serves clients throughout the country.

We offer a comprehensive total rewards package including paid parental leave and immediate vesting in our 401(k). Give us a try and become part of a curated group of professionals at Integral Federal!

Our package also includes:

· Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

· Flexible Spending Accounts

· Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

· Life Insurance

· Paid Time Off & Holidays

· Earned Bonuses & Awards

· Professional Training Reimbursement

· Paid Parking

· Employee Assistance Program

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability