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# Citrix Architect

- **Company:** Lumen Solutions Inc.
- **Location:** Columbia, SC, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Active Directory Federation Services, Command-Line Interface, Information Systems, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Citrix XenApp, Microsoft Software, Windows Servers, Virtual Desktops, Citrix Systems, Service Pack, Xen Servers, Information Technology, Xendesktop, Wsus, Citrix Netscaler, Vmware
- **Published:** September 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www2.jobdiva.com/portal/?a=yyjdnwtj1vk20likwp2a7oa2mc2scw064c948z22g23e046qehohegye8oqt3zi6&compid=0/jobs/26266808#/jobs/26266808

## About the Role

* 5+ years Citrix administration, including XenServer in a Production Environment.
 * 5+ years Microsoft Windows Server & Infrastructure (AD, DNS, DHCP, ADFS, WSUS, etc.).
 * 5+ years in Citrix/VDI design and architecture.
 * 5+ years providing Tier 1 - Tier 4 support.
 * Strong expertise with Citrix XenDesktop, XenServer, VMware, and Citrix App Layering.
 * Proficiency with Citrix command-line commands and knowledge of Citrix Ports.
 * Excellent communication (written & oral) and team training skills.
 * Proven problem-solving skills with ability to troubleshoot in critical environments., * Citrix Administration Certification.
 * Experience planning and executing large-scale infrastructure implementations.
 * Ability to develop and refine processes in a dynamic VDI environment.
 * Strong collaboration and leadership abilities., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
 * Equivalent professional experience may be considered.

## Description

The State of South Carolina is seeking an experienced Citrix Architect to support a new initiative involving Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). This position will focus on architecting, maintaining, and supporting a secure Citrix VDI environment while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

This is a mid-to-senior level position requiring deep expertise in Citrix XenServer, XenDesktop, VMware, and Microsoft infrastructure. The resource will provide Tier 1-4 support, lead design/architecture efforts, and serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Citrix environment., * Provide Level-2 and Level-3 technical support for Citrix/XenApps server environments.

 * Monitor VDI platforms with tools such as Netscaler and ControlUP.
 * Manage and support:
 + VDI End-User Sessions
 + VDI Stack Infrastructure
 + Virtual sessions and Citrix services
 + XenDesktop Broker and Citrix/VMware application delivery
 * Apply software patches and system updates to Citrix environments.
 * Troubleshoot issues using structured problem-solving techniques and Citrix command-line tools.
 * Serve as the technical SME for Citrix/VDI-related issues.
 * Deploy and manage core Microsoft services including AD, ADFS, DNS, DHCP, WSUS, and Group Policy.
 * Create and maintain SOPs and technical documentation.
 * Ensure high levels of client satisfaction through effective communication and problem resolution., ***Lumen and / or its clients will not provide equipment (Laptop, monitor, etc.) to the selected contractor. The contractor must have their own equipment. Access to a virtual desktop set up (software) will be provided by Lumen's client, allowing the user access to the required systems and technology.***


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