Mid-Senior level Citrix VDI Architect

SCOPE OF THE PROJECT :

The types of project 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 oneonone training to identified System Administrators.

DAILY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :

MidSenior level Citrix VDI Architect will be responsible for providing level2 and level3 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 interlinked 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 level2 and level3 technical support for Citrix / XenApps server environment
• Monitoring of VDI platform with various client tools Netscaler ControlUP)
• Support will include :
• VDI EndUser Sessions
• VDI Stack
• Level2 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 domain

Qualifications Skills Experience & Qualifications :

REQUIRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE) :

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 selfmotivated with strong technical and problem solving skills.

PREFERRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE) :

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 selfstarter demonstrating the willingness to address / resolve ambiguity and conflict within complex 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 enviroment and experience in Citrix VDI.

Additional Sills : REQUIRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE) : 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 selfmotivated with strong technical and problem solving skills. PREFERRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE) : 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 selfstarter demonstrating the willingness to address / resolve ambiguity and conflict within complex VDI environment. Develop update processes and work with team members to maintain currency in the VDI environment; Technical expertise a must.

Skills : Category

Name

Required

Importance

Level

Last Used

Experience

Citrix Administration Certification

Citrix Administration Certification

Advanced

Within 6 Months

4 6 Years

Communication

Self starter

Advanced

Currently Using

4 6 Years

IT Administration

Citrix Administration

Advanced

Within 6 Months

4 6 Years

Operating Systems / APIs

VMWare

Advanced

Within 6 Months

4 6 Years

Operating Systems / APIs

Windows Server

Advanced

Within 6 Months

4 6 Years

XenDesktop Broker

Xen Desktop Broker

Advanced

Within 6 Months

4 6 Years

Key Skills

Apache Hive,S3,Redshift,Spark,AWS,Solr,NoSQL,Data Warehouse,Internet Of Things,Kafka,DynamoDB,ZooKeeper

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1