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Position Title:     Citrix Engineer

Location Information  

100% Remote
6 Month Contract

Position Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and manage Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops environments to support business needs and client requirements.
• Configure and maintain Citrix ADC (NetScaler) appliances for load balancing, application delivery, and secure remote access.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues pertaining to Citrix infrastructure, including connectivity, authentication, and latency.
• Implement and manage core Citrix components such as StoreFront, Director, and Studio, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with IT security teams to enforce security best practices, including access control, encryption, and endpoint security protocols.
• Continuously monitor Citrix environments using appropriate tools and analytics, proactively identifying and mitigating potential performance issues.
• Participate in organizational change control processes, maintain accurate documentation, and engage in knowledge-sharing initiatives across the technical team.
• Provide advanced (L3) support and serve as a subject matter expert for Citrix and NetScaler platforms for both project and operational needs.
• Support disaster recovery and business continuity efforts, including proactive incident response planning and execution for Citrix environments.

 

Essential Skills, Experience

• Minimum of 3 years' hands-on experience with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops in a production environment.
• At least 2 years' experience in configuring and managing Citrix ADC (NetScaler) for secure application delivery and load balancing.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience with Windows Server platforms, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy administration.
• Proficiency in deploying and troubleshooting Citrix StoreFront, Director, and Workspace Environment Management (WEM).
• Solid understanding of network protocols and services, including TCP/IP, HTTPS, SSL VPNs, and related networking concepts essential for virtual desktop and application delivery.
• Experience in using monitoring tools and automating tasks via scripting languages (PowerShell preferred) for operational efficiency.
• Demonstrated ability to independently diagnose and resolve complex Citrix systems issues with minimal supervision.
• Outstanding communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey technical details to non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• Citrix certifications such as Citrix Certified Associate – Virtualization (CCA-V), Citrix Certified Professional – Virtualization (CCP-V), or Citrix Certified Professional – Networking (CCP-N) are highly desirable.
• Experience working with cloud-based Citrix deployments, including Citrix Cloud and Azure Virtual Desktop, is preferred.
• Familiarity with information security frameworks and compliance standards is a plus.

ECCO Select is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. Our policy is to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Veterans of our United States Uniformed Services are specifically encouraged to apply for ECCO Select opportunities.

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