Senior Citrix XenApp Administrator

Summary: The Senior Citrix XenApp Administrator is responsible for managing and maintaining Citrix XenApp environments, including machine catalogs and delivery groups. The role also involves configuring NetScaler appliances for secure remote access and managing VMware virtual machines. Additionally, the administrator will monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with cross-functional teams while ensuring compliance with security protocols. This position is fully remote and classified as outside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain Citrix XenApp environments
• Create and manage machine catalogs, delivery groups, and StoreFront configurations
• Configure NetScaler VPX/SDX appliances including VIP, NSIP, SSL certificates, load balancing, and high availability
• Implement secure remote access via NetScaler Gateway and configure authentication policies
• Deploy and manage virtual machines using VMware vSphere 8.x, including ESXi hosts, vCenter, and DRS/HA configurations
• Perform VM provisioning, cloning, snapshot management, and resource tuning
• Use Citrix Director and Edgesight for performance monitoring and issue resolution
• Conduct root cause analysis for recurring issues and outages
• Provide L2/L3 support
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for infrastructure upgrades and migrations
• Maintain knowledge base articles and SOPs for Citrix and VMware environments
• Ensure compliance with enterprise security and change management protocols.

Key Skills:

• Expertise in Citrix XenApp administration
• Experience with NetScaler (Citrix ADC) configuration
• Proficient in VMware vSphere 8.x management
• Strong troubleshooting and performance monitoring skills
• Ability to provide L2/L3 support
• Knowledge of documentation and compliance protocols

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT