Sr. Citrix Virtual Desktop Engineer - NYC

Senior Virtual Desktop Engineer (Hybrid – NYC) Employment Type:

Full-time

Location:

Hybrid – 3 days onsite, 2 days remote in New York City

Role Overview:

One of NYC's leading law firms is seeking a senior virtual desktop engineer to design, manage, and optimize its Citrix-based virtual desktop infrastructure. This role is a key member of the enterprise platforms group, responsible for both on-premises and cloud deployments, working closely with IT, security, and application teams to ensure scalability, security, and performance.

Required Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience managing and optimizing Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD), NetScaler (Citrix ADC), Machine Creation Services (MCS), and Provisioning Services (PVS)
• Strong background in user profile management and personalization tools such as UPM, Ivanti Workspace Control, and FSLogix
• Expertise in Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policies, and PowerShell scripting for automation
• Experience with Citrix Cloud, Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), and Nerdio for hybrid deployments
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V)
• Security-focused mindset, including experience with MFA, TLS, and compliance measures

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Citrix App Layering and Workspace Environment Management (WEM)
• Familiarity with Citrix Director & Citrix Analytics for monitoring and performance optimization

What You’ll Do: Tech Breakdown

• 50% Citrix architecture and virtual desktop management
• 30% cloud and infrastructure integration
• 20% security, automation, and optimization

Daily Responsibilities

• 60% designing, managing, and optimizing Citrix environments
• 20% collaborating with IT, security, and application teams
• 20% automating processes, troubleshooting, and improving performance

The Offer

• Base salary: $165,000 - $180,000
• Hybrid work schedule (3 days onsite, 2 remote)
• Competitive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k) with company match, PTO, and professional development opportunities

All applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis.

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