Senior Systems Engineer (Citrix) with extensive experience designing, implementing, and supporting large-scale Citrix environments across Windows and Linux/UNIX platforms. The ideal candidate will serve as a technical lead and subject matter expert responsible for enterprise virtual desktop infrastructure, application delivery, cross-platform identity integration, virtualization, and systems engineering initiatives supporting mission-critical operations.
Salary Range:- $170,000 - $210,000 annually, commensurate with experience, qualifications, certifications, and clearance status.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:- Design, engineer, deploy, and maintain enterprise Citrix environments including XenApp, XenDesktop, Virtual Apps and Desktops, StoreFront, NetScaler, Provisioning Services, and Profile Management.
- Install, configure, and support Citrix application publishing for Windows, Linux, and UNIX-based applications.
- Provide Tier III and Tier IV support for Citrix infrastructure, troubleshooting complex performance, connectivity, authentication, and application delivery issues.
- Administer Microsoft Windows Server environments including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and authentication services.
- Install, configure, and maintain Linux and UNIX operating systems including Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Solaris systems.
- Integrate Linux and UNIX systems with Microsoft Active Directory using Delinea, Centrify, and related identity management technologies.
- Support VMware ESX and vSphere environments hosting Citrix workloads and enterprise services.
- Deploy, configure, and support enterprise storage technologies including NetApp storage systems and SAN infrastructure.
- Perform system hardening, patch management, vulnerability remediation, and compliance activities in accordance with security requirements.
- Develop technical documentation, architecture diagrams, implementation guides, and operational procedures.
- Collaborate with engineering teams, customers, and stakeholders to modernize infrastructure and improve service delivery.
Required Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree plus 8+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience supporting Citrix XenApp and XenDesktop environments.
- Strong administration experience with Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, and Group Policy.
- IAT II certification
- Strong Linux and UNIX administration experience, preferably with Red Hat Linux and Solaris.
- Experience with VMware ESX and vSphere virtualization technologies.
- Experience integrating Linux and UNIX systems with Active Directory and enterprise authentication services.
- Experience creating technical documentation and supporting enterprise infrastructure projects.
- Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and customer-facing skills.
Preferred Qualifications:- Citrix Certified Administrator, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops certification, or equivalent.
- NetApp Certified Data Management Administrator or equivalent enterprise storage experience.
- Experience with Delinea, Centrify, privileged access management, and cross-platform identity integration.
- Experience supporting enterprise virtual desktop infrastructure environments and Citrix NetScaler implementations.
- Experience supporting Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, or other highly secure enterprise environments.
Security Clearance:- Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.
BENEFITS:- Competitive salary
- Company Medical/Dental/Vision plans - Company paid
- Short-term Disability, Long-term disability and Life Insurance - Company paid
- Business/ First Class travel upgrade for 7 hour or longer flights & company card will be provided for expenses
- Vacation / Personal days granted at 25 days per year
- Paid Federal Holidays - 11 days
- $5,000 Annual Professional Development Fund plus 40 paid hours if in class
- 401K with 6% company match; all contributions are immediately vested by Employee
- Employee will be paid a bonus of $10,000 per employee hired based on their referral
- Up to 3 paid Code Red days due to customer closure
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