Architect
Core
Technical authority for the organization's Citrix virtualization platform, leading architecture, complex issue resolution, and major upgrade/migration projects.
Role type
Senior IC Citrix Architect
Builds
End-to-end Citrix architecture (CVAD on-prem, Citrix DaaS, hybrid), secure remote access solutions, and automated deployment pipelines.
Domain
IT Infrastructure / Virtualization / Cloud
Required skills
Citrix CVAD/DaaS architecture, Citrix DaaS, StoreFront, NetScaler/ADC, PVS/MCS, Director, WEM, UPM, FSLogix, Windows Server/Client, Active Directory, Group Policy, PowerShell scripting, Terraform/Ansible, CI/CD pipelines, AI-assisted analysis, GitHub workflows
Preferred skills
Experience with Azure Virtual Desktop, VMware Horizon, Logic Monitor, Power BI, Azure Log Analytics, Splunk, SCOM, Azure Monitor, Python scripting
Technologies
Citrix, NetScaler, Azure, AWS, VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, Nutanix AHV, PowerShell, Terraform, Ansible, GitHub, Logic Monitor, Power BI, Splunk, SCOM
Responsibilities
Design and maintain end-to-end Citrix architecture including HLD/LLD and capacity planning; Serve as Tier 3 escalation point for complex Citrix incidents and perform root cause analysis; Lead end-to-end delivery of CVAD upgrades and Citrix DaaS migrations; Evaluate and lead POCs for new solutions like Citrix DaaS and App Layering; Optimize logon times and session performance using automation and monitoring tools; Define and enforce security baselines and participate in audits; Mentor engineers and develop diagnostic playbooks and training materials.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
