MO-9 / 3-10 - 8003 - Sr Citrix Engineer - Remote

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.

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you are interested, please submit the following :

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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.

Job duties will include, but are not limited to the following :

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 Skills, Experience & 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

teammates

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.