This role is responsible for day-to-day health, maintenance, troubleshooting, performance, and security integration for Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD) and Citrix ADC (NetScaler).
This position is 100% on-site in Arlington, VA.
Key responsibilities
- Configure and maintainCVADandCitrix ADC (NetScaler), including associated access components (e.g.,StoreFront,Citrix Gateway) as required.
- Troubleshoot and resolveuser connectivity, latency, and performance issuesacross geographic locations.
- Perform routinepatching, system health checks, upgrades, andfirmware updatesfor Citrix infrastructure, hypervisors, and supporting platforms.
- Managesecurity and access, includingActive Directory integration, user/group access controls, and compliance requirements.
- Automate provisioning and administrative tasks usingPowerShell(or similar scripting).
- Document configurations and operational procedures; support incident/change workflows.
Required qualifications
- BA degree and 4+ yearsexperience with enterprise virtualization architectures and Citrix technologies (e.g.,XenApp, XenDesktop, StoreFront, Citrix Gateway/CVAD). Additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
- Hands-on experience administering and troubleshootingCitrix ADC (NetScaler).
- Strong networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, load balancing, SSL/TLS certificates.
- Candidate must possess an active DOD Top Secret level security clearance, and be eligible to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI
- Candidate must be willing to take and maintain a CI/Poly
- 8570 IAT Level II Baseline Certification (e.g. CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE)
Preferred qualifications
- Citrix certifications such asCitrix Certified Associate 6 Virtualization (CCA-V)orCitrix Certified Professional 6 Virtualization (CCP-V).
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Original Posting:
October 20, 2026
Pay Range:Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
