Citrix SME Azure Platform
Posted 2 days ago by 1757740100
Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA
Summary: The role of Citrix SME Azure Platform involves managing and supporting Citrix infrastructure in an Azure environment, focusing on both business-as-usual operations and project implementations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Citrix and Azure, capable of providing architectural guidance and hands-on support. This position is remote and requires a self-driven professional with strong technical and consulting skills. The role is classified as outside IR35, indicating a flexible contracting arrangement.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Key Skills:
- 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
- Citrix certifications preferred: CC-VAD-MA, CCP-V, or CCE-V.
- Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty AZ-140 certification is a plus.
- Strong customer communication and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Consulting mindset with a focus on reliability, security, and scalability.
- Education qualification: B.Tech, BE, M. Tech or equivalent technical degree from a reputed college
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: USA
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Dear Applicant,
Please let me know if you are interested.
Job Title: Citrix SME Azure Platform
Location: Remote
Hire Type: Long term Contract
Who are we looking for?
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:
We are looking for a skilled technical professional with expertise in following areas:
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.
Behavioral Skills:
- Strong customer communication and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Consulting mindset with a focus on reliability, security, and scalability.
Qualification:
- Education qualification: B.Tech, BE, M. Tech or equivalent technical degree from a reputed college