Overview
Remote
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Skills
Citrix infrastructure
Azure-hosted
Citrix Cloud
Networking
Virtual Machines
Storage
RBAC
Azure Automation
PowerShell scripting
Job Details
Highly skilled and self-driven Citrix Sr. SME to support both BAU operations and project implementations in a Citrix on Azure environment. The candidate must be capable of independently managing Citrix infrastructure, providing architectural guidance, and delivering hands-on support and consulting for enterprise environments.
Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience managing and supporting Citrix infrastructure, with at least 3 5 years in Azure-hosted Citrix environments.
Key Responsibilities:
BAU Support:
- Manage day-to-day Citrix operations hosted on Azure (Citrix Cloud, CVAD, NetScaler, FSLogix, Autoscale).
- Perform advanced troubleshooting and resolution of complex Citrix VDI issues.
- Handle patching, image updates, user profile issues, and policy administration.
- Maintain and optimize performance using Citrix Director and Azure Monitor.
- Support delivery groups, machine catalogs, and user access provisioning.
BAU Projects:
- Lead deployments, upgrades, and migrations of Citrix infrastructure on Azure.
- Configure Citrix Machine Creation Services (MCS) and FSLogix in Azure.
- Participate in capacity planning, load balancing, and HA design.
- Implement Citrix ADC (NetScaler) for external access and gateway services.
- Develop and execute scripts or automation for image updates and scaling.
Consultation and Advisory:
- Offer expert-level advice on Citrix architecture, design, and optimization.
- Review and fine-tune customer Citrix environments for performance, security, and cost efficiency.
- Support integration with Azure AD, Conditional Access, and MFA policies.
Skills Required:
- Citrix Cloud, Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops (CVAD)
- Microsoft Azure (Virtual Machines, Networking, Storage, RBAC, Azure Entra ID Domain services)
- Citrix Machine Creation Services (MCS)
- Citrix ADC (NetScaler) configuration, SSL, HA
- FSLogix, Citrix Profile Management, Workspace Environment Management
- Citrix Director, Studio, Autoscale
- Azure Monitor, Security Center
- PowerShell scripting, Azure Automation
Certifications
- Citrix certifications preferred: CC-VAD-MA, CCP-V, or CCE-V.
- Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty AZ-140 certification is a plus.
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