REMOTE CITRIX Architect / 12+ Months Contract / $81/hr C2C OR $75/hr W2

Job Title: CITRIX Architect
Location: REMOTE
Duration: 12+ Months
Contract Rate: $81/hr C2C/1099 OR $75/hr W2

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:
* 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 of experience with Citrix XenApp
5+ years of experience with XenServer Administration
5+ years of experience with Microsoft Windows Servers
5+ years of experience with Citrix App Layering
Experience working within complex VDI environment.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:
Citrix Administrator certification.