Citrix VDI Architect

Title: Citrix VDI Architect

Location: 100% Remote

Duration: 12+ months contract

Direct Client

Scope of the Project:

The types of projects the subject expert will focus on expertise for design and development of a CUI VDI environment, Window systems and images, technical and engineer support, and one-on-one training to identified System Administrators.

Daily Duties and Responsibilities:

Mid-Senior level Citrix VDI Architect will be responsible for providing level-2 and level-3 technical support for Citrix/XenApps server environment. This position will analyze and evaluate major system project requirements of considerable complexity requiring a thorough understanding of all parameters affecting and interfacing with the system. Review user requirements and provide direction in the identification of problem and potential resolution. Provide analytical support in the conceptualization, development and implementation of complex, multiple inter-linked systems. Define system objectives and prepare system design specifications to meet user requirements and satisfy interface problems. Job duties will include, but are not limited to the following:

Responsibilities:

Providing level-2 and level-3 technical support for Citrix / XenApps server environment

Monitoring of VDI platform with various client tools Netscaler, ControlUP)

Support will include:

VDI End-User Sessions

VDI Stack

Level-2 management and technical support

Ensuring virtual sessions are working as intended

Handling IT- VDI related requests or inquiries received by client helpdesk

Ensuring all Citrix platform server systems under management have updated software patches

XenDesktop Broker including VDI monitoring and alerting support of the Citrix /VMware applications which are responsible for delivery of the virtualized desktop or applications

Ensure high levels of client satisfaction for the products/solutions which are supported

Addresses all technical questions around VDI and Citrix

Participate in client meetings to update team members

Ability to be the technical Subject Matter Expert within the Environment

Deploy and support core Microsoft services, AD, ADFS, DNS & DHCP, WSUS and Group Policy.

Qualifications Skills, Experience & Qualifications:

Advanced system testing tool knowledge & experience

Strong technical experience with the following technologies: * Citrix Xen Desktop

Citrix Xen Server

Microsoft Windows infrastructure.

Ability to work well within a team environment

Experience with Workflow analysis

Technical collaboration for client problem solving

Ability to apply best practices to ensure maximum amount of production

Ability to provide one-on-one training to teammates

Required Skills:

Effective communication skills (written and oral).

Proven experience with Citrix/Xen Apps, VMware Administration, Microsoft Windows Servers, Citrix App Layering

Team member training.

Citrix Administration Certification

Adaptable, flexible, and self-motivated with strong technical and problem solving skills

Preferred Skills:

Ability to effectively communicate with large or small groups of people through written or spoken communication

Ability to analyze, use structured problem solving and available tools to troubleshoot systems in a critical environment, identify root cause, create action plans, and resolve issues Ability to plan a large complex undertaking and effectively focus the efforts of a group to execute the plan for infrastructure implementation of systems.

Must be a self-starter demonstrating the willingness to address / resolve ambiguity and conflict within a complex VDI environment.

Develop update processes and work with team members to maintain currency in the VDI environment;

Technical expertise a must.

Required Education:

A bachelors of computer science degree or a related field, plus five years or more professional experience supporting a large scale enterprise Windows environment and experience in Citrix VDI.