Senior Systems Engineer (Citrix)

Que Technology Group
Fort Meade, MD, United States
24 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$170,000.0 - $210,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Active Directory Systems Engineering User Authentication Unix Desktop Computing Linux Desktop Virtualization Domain Name System (DNS) VMware ESX Servers Identity and Access Management Citrix XenApp
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Windows Servers NetApp Applications Citrix Systems Red Hat Enterprise Linux Software Deployment Solaris (Operating System) Systems Integration Virtualization Technology VMware VSphere Software Vulnerability Management Patch Management Data Management Xendesktop Citrix Netscaler

Job description

Que Technology Group, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Senior Systems Engineer (Citrix) with extensive experience designing, implementing, and supporting large-scale Citrix environments across Windows and Linux/UNIX platforms. The ideal candidate will serve as a technical lead and subject matter expert responsible for enterprise virtual desktop infrastructure, application delivery, cross-platform identity integration, virtualization, and systems engineering initiatives supporting mission-critical operations., * Design, engineer, deploy, and maintain enterprise Citrix environments including XenApp, XenDesktop, Virtual Apps and Desktops, StoreFront, NetScaler, Provisioning Services, and Profile Management.

  • Install, configure, and support Citrix application publishing for Windows, Linux, and UNIX-based applications.
  • Provide Tier III and Tier IV support for Citrix infrastructure, troubleshooting complex performance, connectivity, authentication, and application delivery issues.
  • Administer Microsoft Windows Server environments including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and authentication services.
  • Install, configure, and maintain Linux and UNIX operating systems including Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Solaris systems.
  • Integrate Linux and UNIX systems with Microsoft Active Directory using Delinea, Centrify, and related identity management technologies.
  • Support VMware ESX and vSphere environments hosting Citrix workloads and enterprise services.
  • Deploy, configure, and support enterprise storage technologies including NetApp storage systems and SAN infrastructure.
  • Perform system hardening, patch management, vulnerability remediation, and compliance activities in accordance with security requirements.
  • Develop technical documentation, architecture diagrams, implementation guides, and operational procedures.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams, customers, and stakeholders to modernize infrastructure and improve service delivery.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree plus 8+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience supporting Citrix XenApp and XenDesktop environments.
  • Strong administration experience with Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, and Group Policy.
  • IAT II certification
  • Strong Linux and UNIX administration experience, preferably with Red Hat Linux and Solaris.
  • Experience with VMware ESX and vSphere virtualization technologies.
  • Experience integrating Linux and UNIX systems with Active Directory and enterprise authentication services.
  • Experience creating technical documentation and supporting enterprise infrastructure projects.
  • Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and customer-facing skills., * Citrix Certified Administrator, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops certification, or equivalent.
  • NetApp Certified Data Management Administrator or equivalent enterprise storage experience.
  • Experience with Delinea, Centrify, privileged access management, and cross-platform identity integration.
  • Experience supporting enterprise virtual desktop infrastructure environments and Citrix NetScaler implementations.
  • Experience supporting Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, or other highly secure enterprise environments.

Security Clearance:

  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k) 6% Match, * $170,000 - $210,000 annually, commensurate with experience, qualifications, certifications, and clearance status., * Competitive salary
  • Company Medical/Dental/Vision plans - Company paid
  • Short-term Disability, Long-term disability and Life Insurance - Company paid
  • Business/ First Class travel upgrade for 7 hour or longer flights & company card will be provided for expenses
  • Vacation / Personal days granted at 25 days per year
  • Paid Federal Holidays - 11 days
  • $5,000 Annual Professional Development Fund plus 40 paid hours if in class
  • 401K with 6% company match; all contributions are immediately vested by Employee
  • Employee will be paid a bonus of $10,000 per employee hired based on their referral
  • Up to 3 paid Code Red days due to customer closure

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