Citrix ADC Engineer

Requirement details :

Role : Sr. Citrix Engineer -On-Prem Support

Location : Chicago, IL / Houston, TX(onsite)

Duration : Full Time

Job Description :

• 3 Years of Experience
• Architecture, Design, and Implementation : Responsible for the design, architecture, and implementation of complex Citrix environments, including virtual apps and desktops (formerly XenApp / XenDesktop), Citrix ADC (NetScaler), and Citrix Cloud services. This includes capacity planning, high availability, and disaster recovery.
• Performance Tuning and Optimization : Proactively monitor and tune the Citrix infrastructure to ensure optimal performance, scalability, and user experience. This involves analyzing metrics, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing solutions to improve system efficiency.
• Advanced Troubleshooting and Support : Act as the highest escalation point for complex technical issues related to the Citrix platform. This includes root cause analysis, resolving difficult-to-diagnose problems, and providing expert-level support to junior engineers and help desk staff.
• Hands-on experience in the design, implementation, and management of complex enterprise-level Citrix environments.
• Proficiency in scripting languages, especially PowerShell, to automate tasks, generate reports, and perform large-scale configurations efficiently.
• Citrix Core Technologies : Deep, hands-on expertise with the entire Citrix stack, including Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD), Citrix ADC (Application Delivery Controller, formerly NetScaler), and Citrix Cloud services. This includes designing and managing components like StoreFront, Delivery Controllers, Provisioning Services (PVS), and Machine Creation Services (MCS).
• Virtualization Platforms : Comprehensive knowledge of underlying hypervisor technologies such as VMware vSphere (ESXi), Microsoft Hyper-V, or Nutanix AHV. A senior engineer must understand how Citrix integrates with and leverages these platforms for optimal performance.
• Windows Server and Active Directory : Expert-level skills in Windows Server administration, including managing Active Directory, Group Policy Objects (GPOs), and DNS. These are the fundamental building blocks of almost any Citrix environment.
• Networking : Strong understanding of networking concepts, including TCP / IP, routing, switching, and firewall policies. This is crucial for configuring Citrix ADC for load balancing and secure remote acce