Citrix Engineer
Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Mindlance, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today!Title: Citrix EngineerLocation: Chicago, IL 60606 or Houston, TX (Hybrid (3 days onsite: Tue/Wed/Thu))Duration: 12+ monthsTop Must-Have SkillsetsCitrix Mastery: Deep expertise in Citrix DaaS, Studio, Director, StoreFront, Workspace, and NetScaler/ADC configurations.OS Expertise: Advanced proficiency in Windows 10/11 and Windows Server environments.Core Networking: Solid understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, Firewalls, and Routers as they relate to VDI delivery.Virtualization & Storage: Functional knowledge of VMware administration and SAN concepts.Endpoints: Managed thin clients (like Igel, Dell, or HP) within a Citrix environment.Soft Skills: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to understand the audience—moving seamlessly between deep technical dives and high-level business briefingsNice-to-Have SkillsetsServiceNow Power User: Experience using ServiceNow for request fulfillment.Modern Management: Familiarity with SCCM, Workspace ONE, or SysTrack.Security: Experience with certificate management processes (Venafi preferred).Leadership: Previous experience in a lead role or as a primary architect for large-scale enterprises.Position OverviewClient is seeking a highly skilled Sr. Citrix Engineer to join our VDI Services team. As we continue to scale our global infrastructure, we need a self-motivated expert to help maintain, optimize, and innovate our virtual desktop environment. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in large-scale enterprise environments and possesses the soft skills to translate complex technical concepts for executive leadership.The ideal candidate will not only manage the day-to-day health of our Citrix stack but will also play a key role in developing our 3–5 year technology roadmap and driving automation through ServiceNow integration.________________________________________Key ResponsibilitiesInfrastructure Strategy: Design, build, and maintain Citrix solutions across an enterprise-scale environment. Contribute to the long-term architectural roadmap.Automation & Integration: Lead initiatives to integrate ServiceNow with Citrix for automated VDI provisioning, alerting, and SSL certificate management (Venafi).Image Management: Build and optimize VDI images for both general use and specialized high-performance team requirements across Windows 10 and 11.System Performance: Proactively monitor and troubleshoot the Citrix stack (Studio, Director, StoreFront, NetScaler) to ensure maximum uptime and a seamless end-user experience.Executive Communication: Interface with business stakeholders and executives to provide status updates, project milestones, and technical recommendations in non-technical terms.Endpoint Management: Manage and optimize the connectivity between ChromeOS thin-client devices (Chromeboxes/Chromebooks) and Citrix DaaS to ensure a seamless experience for remote and contact center agents.________________________________________Required Qualifications & Technical SkillsExperience: 5+ years of dedicated Citrix Engineering experience in a large-scale environment (e.g., 5,000+ seats, or major healthcare/aviation/finance sectors).Citrix Mastery: Deep expertise in Citrix DaaS, Studio, Director, StoreFront, Workspace, and NetScaler/ADC configurations.OS Expertise: Advanced proficiency in Windows 10/11 and Windows Server environments.Core Networking: Solid understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, Firewalls, and Routers as they relate to VDI delivery.Virtualization & Storage: Functional knowledge of VMware administration and SAN concepts.Endpoints: Managed thin clients (like Igel, Dell, or HP) within a Citrix environment.Soft Skills: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to understand the audience—moving seamlessly between deep technical dives and high-level business briefings.________________________________________Preferred QualificationsServiceNow Power User: Experience using ServiceNow for request fulfillment.Modern Management: Familiarity with SCCM, Workspace ONE, or SysTrack.Security: Experience with certificate management processes (Venafi preferred).Leadership: Previous experience in a lead role or as a primary architect for large-scale enterprises.