Sr Support Engineer 1 - Citrix Admin, NetScaler, Azure
JDA
Job Summary
We are seeking a Cloud Infra Ops – Systems Engineer (Citrix) with 5–8 years of hands-on experience in Citrix and virtualization technologies. This is a hands-on executor role focused on daily operations, troubleshooting, and support in a global environment. The candidate will work on incident resolution, system monitoring, and user support, while continuously learning cloud adoption practices, AI-driven monitoring, and Parallel Client ROMI operations. The position requires availability for shift operations to support 24x7 business needs, providing day-to-day operational support for Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops, StoreFront, Workspace App, and NetScaler Gateway.
Must Have
- Provide day-to-day operational support for Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops (CVAD / XenApp / XenDesktop)
- Support and troubleshoot issues related to StoreFront, Workspace App, and NetScaler Gateway (ADC)
- Perform basic configuration and health checks of Citrix environments
- Troubleshoot and assist in managing Parallel Client ROMI deployments and integrations
- Support MFA authentication flows (Azure AD MFA, Okta, Duo, RSA) with Citrix logins
- Work with Windows Server OS and Active Directory in Citrix environments
- Assist with incident handling, problem logging, and ticket resolution via ServiceNow (or similar ITSM tools)
- Participate in routine monitoring, patching, and upgrades as directed by senior engineers
- Develop basic PowerShell scripts for repetitive tasks and reporting
- Collaborate with senior engineers for escalations and mentoring
- Adapt to cloud-native concepts and AI-driven operations as part of learning and growth
- 5–8 years of hands-on experience with Citrix infrastructure (CVAD, StoreFront, NetScaler)
- Knowledge of Parallel Client ROMI operations and troubleshooting
- Basic experience in Windows Server administration, AD, DNS, DHCP
- Exposure to MFA and SSO integrations (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect)
- Familiarity with VDI/DaaS concepts and user session troubleshooting
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills in end-user and Citrix environments
- Willingness to work in a 24x7 shift environment
Good to Have
- Exposure to Citrix Cloud and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) deployments
- Knowledge of Zero Trust frameworks and modern security practices
- Familiarity with monitoring platforms (Splunk, Elastic, Citrix Director, ServiceNow dashboards)
- Awareness of AI-driven monitoring and automation solutions (predictive analytics, noise reduction, self-healing)
- Experience with automation/orchestration tools (Terraform, Ansible – desirable)
- Working knowledge of Azure Entra ID for MFA, SSO, and conditional access integrations
Job Description
Scope:
- We are seeking a Cloud Infra Ops – Systems Engineer (Citrix) with 5–8 years of hands-on experience in Citrix and virtualization technologies. This role is a hands-on executor role, focused on daily operations, troubleshooting, and support in a global environment. The candidate will work on incident resolution, system monitoring, and user support, while continuously learning cloud adoption practices, AI-driven monitoring, and Parallel Client ROMI operations. The position requires availability for shift operations to support 24x7 business needs.
Our current technical environment:
- Microsoft Azure
- VMware ESXi
What you’ll do:
- Provide day-to-day operational support for Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops (CVAD / XenApp / XenDesktop)
- Support and troubleshoot issues related to StoreFront, Workspace App, and NetScaler Gateway (ADC)
- Perform basic configuration and health checks of Citrix environments
- Troubleshoot and assist in managing Parallel Client ROMI deployments and integrations
- Support MFA authentication flows (Azure AD MFA, Okta, Duo, RSA) with Citrix logins
- Work with Windows Server OS and Active Directory in Citrix environments
- Assist with incident handling, problem logging, and ticket resolution via ServiceNow (or similar ITSM tools)
- Participate in routine monitoring, patching, and upgrades as directed by senior engineers
- Develop basic PowerShell scripts for repetitive tasks and reporting
- Collaborate with senior engineers for escalations and mentoring
- Adapt to cloud-native concepts and AI-driven operations as part of learning and growth
What we are looking for:
- 5–8 years of hands-on experience with Citrix infrastructure (CVAD, StoreFront, NetScaler)
- Knowledge of Parallel Client ROMI operations and troubleshooting
- Basic experience in Windows Server administration, AD, DNS, DHCP
- Exposure to MFA and SSO integrations (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect)
- Familiarity with VDI/DaaS concepts and user session troubleshooting
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills in end-user and Citrix environments
- Willingness to work in a 24x7 shift environment
Preferred Skills
- Exposure to Citrix Cloud and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) deployments
- Knowledge of Zero Trust frameworks and modern security practices
- Familiarity with monitoring platforms (Splunk, Elastic, Citrix Director, ServiceNow dashboards)
- Awareness of AI-driven monitoring and automation solutions (predictive analytics, noise reduction, self-healing)
- Experience with automation/orchestration tools (Terraform, Ansible – desirable)
- Working knowledge of Azure Entra ID for MFA, SSO, and conditional access integrations
Soft Skills
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability in task execution
- Good communication skills to work with users and technical teams
- Willingness to learn from senior engineers and adapt to new technologies
- Proactive, with a problem-solving mindset
- Customer-first mindset with strong ownership
Our Values
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.