Sr. Citrix O365 Engineer - Virtual Desktop Apps, Azure, Financial
Austin , Texas
Hybrid
Contract
$70/hr - $80/hr
We are seeking a Citrix Cloud Engineer with a strong background in Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops hosting resources on premises and on Azure. In addition, Windows 11 and peripheral VDI technologies experience, as well as excellent problem-solving skills are crucial to role. The Citrix Cloud Engineer will work closely with other IT professionals to ensure optimal performance, security, and reliability of our End User platform. This position is highly technical and hands-on.
This position is a Long-term CTH and you must be able to work onsite 4 days a week in Downtown Austin. CANDIDATES MUST BE ABLE TO WORK DIRECTLY ON A W2 WITHOUT SPONSORSHIP OR C2C
Overview
* Design/Build/Manage/Maintain the Citrix platform, including Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, NetScaler, StoreFront and control plane. This consists of both on premises and Azure hosted resources.
* Design/Build/Manage/Maintain peripheral technologies and devices utilized by the End User Services team, including Nutanix, Thin Clients and various endpoints.
* Manage end-user technology projects, such as migrations, deployments and introducing new technology solutions
* Maintain awareness of trends analysis to identify and escalate major incidents and problems and escalate quickly
* Ability to leverage automation and workflows to manage routine tasks.
* Develop, provision, update, and support Xen Desktop based Windows 11 VDI’s and underlying images
* Tier 3 internal support for escalations where it relates to the End User Services environment
Experience
* Strong hands-on experience with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops and NetScaler ADC in a global environment. This includes components such as user profile management.
* Strong hands-on experience implementing and managing a VDI solution hosted in Azure.
* Experience in designing/deploying/administering multi-site, multi-zone, and cloud-based Citrix environments, supporting active/active topology
* Experience managing system and user configuration across large, distributed environments
* In-depth understanding of Active Directory; including GPO’s and DNS as applied to the Windows client OS
* Strong understanding of VDI underlying hardware and hypervisors – Nutanix, VMWare
* Strong understanding of networking concepts and protocols, such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and VPN
* Well versed in scripting (PowerShell is a priority)
* Understanding of Digital Workspace Tools including Microsoft Office, O365, Box and conferencing software (Zoom, MS Teams)
* Ability to write technical and Presentation management documentation (system design and engineering documents)
* Have a troubleshooting mindset (i. e. parsing event log, utilizing System Internals tools)
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
The Offer:
This position is a Long-term CTH and you must be able to work onsite 4 days a week in Downtown Austin. CANDIDATES MUST BE ABLE TO WORK DIRECTLY ON A W2 WITHOUT SPONSORSHIP OR C2C
Overview
* Design/Build/Manage/Maintain the Citrix platform, including Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, NetScaler, StoreFront and control plane. This consists of both on premises and Azure hosted resources.
* Design/Build/Manage/Maintain peripheral technologies and devices utilized by the End User Services team, including Nutanix, Thin Clients and various endpoints.
* Manage end-user technology projects, such as migrations, deployments and introducing new technology solutions
* Maintain awareness of trends analysis to identify and escalate major incidents and problems and escalate quickly
* Ability to leverage automation and workflows to manage routine tasks.
* Develop, provision, update, and support Xen Desktop based Windows 11 VDI’s and underlying images
* Tier 3 internal support for escalations where it relates to the End User Services environment
Experience
* Strong hands-on experience with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops and NetScaler ADC in a global environment. This includes components such as user profile management.
* Strong hands-on experience implementing and managing a VDI solution hosted in Azure.
* Experience in designing/deploying/administering multi-site, multi-zone, and cloud-based Citrix environments, supporting active/active topology
* Experience managing system and user configuration across large, distributed environments
* In-depth understanding of Active Directory; including GPO’s and DNS as applied to the Windows client OS
* Strong understanding of VDI underlying hardware and hypervisors – Nutanix, VMWare
* Strong understanding of networking concepts and protocols, such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and VPN
* Well versed in scripting (PowerShell is a priority)
* Understanding of Digital Workspace Tools including Microsoft Office, O365, Box and conferencing software (Zoom, MS Teams)
* Ability to write technical and Presentation management documentation (system design and engineering documents)
* Have a troubleshooting mindset (i. e. parsing event log, utilizing System Internals tools)
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
The Offer:
- W2 70-80/hr pay
- optin W2 employee benefits
- optional 401K
- paid sick days
You will receive the following benefits:
- Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
- Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
- Paid Sick Time Leave
- Legal and Identity Protection Plans
- Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
- 529 College Saver Plan
Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans/Disability/Women. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.