Citrix SME _Azure Platform_ Remote

Citrix SME _Azure Platform_ Remote

Posted 1 day ago by 1756546266

Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA

Summary: The role of Citrix Sr. SME involves supporting both BAU operations and project implementations within a Citrix on Azure environment. The candidate is expected to independently manage Citrix infrastructure, provide architectural guidance, and deliver hands-on support for enterprise environments. A minimum of 10 years of experience in managing Citrix infrastructure, with a focus on Azure-hosted environments, is required. The position emphasizes advanced troubleshooting, project leadership, and expert consultation in Citrix architecture.

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

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

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:

  • 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.