Citrix Analyst

Job#: 1337393

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is primarily responsible for maintaining the uptime and viability of a Citrix Virtual Applications and Desktops environment. Working in a team setting, this role will lead engineering efforts, future planning and continually improving user experience. This includes owning day-to-day operational tasks, performing server builds, publishing applications, provisioning virtual desktops, and acting as a virtualization SME for support personnel. This position will also be responsible for engineering and implementing solutions to maintain security compliance across the Citrix environment.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• BS/BA in Computer Science or MIS is desired

• Experience and knowledge of Citrix Virtual Applications and Desktops infrastructure is required

• Experience and knowledge of Citrix Application Layering and User Layers is required

• Experience and knowledge of Citrix Workspace Environment Management is required

• Experience with VDI environments is required (large environments preferred)

• Experience working with a hybrid cloud environment is preferred

• Knowledge of RDS and Citrix licensing is preferred.

• Knowledge & Experience of other virtualization platforms (Azure Virtual Desktop, VMware Horizon, etc.) is preferred.

• Experience scripting with PowerShell is preferred.

• Strong knowledge of Active Directory and Citrix group policy is preferred.

• Experience and knowledge of Citrix Provisioning Server is preferred.

• Experience and knowledge of VMware ESX is preferred.

• Experience and knowledge of VMWare Workspace ONE is preferred

• Ability to provide support for the implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of Windows Operating Systems on physical and virtual platforms

• General knowledge of information technologies

• Ability to effectively organize tasks, manage multiple priorities/details, meet schedules, and deliver on customer commitments

• Ability to negotiate with and influence others - internally as well as vendors

• Ability to build relationships and work in a team atmosphere as well as work independently

• Ability to provide and accept feedback

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

• Professional oral and written communication skills are required

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Communicate progress, problems and best practices to management, leads and teammates.

• Work with virtualization architect and peers to develop progressive solutions and processes.

• Serve as a virtualization subject matter expert on project teams.

• Diagnose and resolve problems to maintain environment stability and provide third-level support to other areas both within and outside of IT.

• Follow standard processes for hardware, software and project completion, problem resolution and change management.

• Partner with Security and peer teams to develop engineering solutions to maintain security compliance for all aspects of the Citrix environment

• Manage environment version currency balancing critical business requirements with security compliance

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