Remote Information Systems Architect - Advantage Tech, Inc. : Job Details

The scope of the project: design and development of a CUI VDI environment, Windows systems and images, technical and engineer support, and one-on-one training to identified System Administrators.

Mid-Senior level Citrix VDI Architect will be responsible for providing level-2 and level-3 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 problems and potential resolution. Provide analytical support in the conceptualization, development and implementation of complex, multiple inter-linked 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:

• Providing level-2 and level-3 technical support for Citrix / XenApps server environment
• Monitoring of VDI platform with various client tools Netscaler, ControlUP
• VDI End-User Sessions
• VDI Stack
• Level-2 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 Environment
• Deploy and support core Microsoft services, AD, ADFS, DNS & DHCP, WSUS and Group Policy.

Qualifications Skills, Experience & Qualifications:

• Advanced system testing tool knowledge & experience
• Strong technical experience with the following technologies:
• Citrix Xen Desktop
• Citrix Xen Server
• Microsoft Windows infrastructure.
• Ability to work well within a team environment
• Experience with Workflow analysis
• Technical collaboration for client problem solving
• Ability to apply best practices to ensure maximum amount of production

Ability to provide one-on-one training to teammates

• 5+ years technical experience with Citrix administration, including XenServer in a Production Environment
• 5+ years experience with Microsoft Windows Servers and Microsoft Windows Infrastructure (AD, DNS, DHCP, ADFS, WSUS, etc.)
• 5+ years experience Design and Architect experience
• 5+ years experience providing Tier 1 - Tier 4 support
• Proven experience with Citrix/Xen Apps, VMware Administration, Microsoft Windows Servers, Citrix App Layering
• Ability to answer complex questions related to Citrix command line commands
• Ability to speak to Citrix Ports
• Effective communication skills (written and oral).
• Team member training.
• Adaptable, flexible, and self-motivated with strong technical and problem solving skills.

Preferred Skills (rank in order of Importance):

• Citrix Administration Certification
• Must be a self-starter 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
• 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.

A bachelors of computer science degree or a related field, plus five years or more professional experience supporting a large scale enterprise Windows environment and experience in Citrix VDI.

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About Advantage Technical

With company roots going back over 30 years, Advantage Technical is an engineering and information technology services company and a national leader in the provision of technical resources today. These services include Staff Augmentation, Direct Placement, Project Resourcing and Outsourcing - delivered from 40 key market locations, by over 3500 specialized contractors, to over 500 clients across North America. Advantage Technical is a Best of Staffing Diamond Award winner for both Clients and Talent. For more information about the industries and services offered by Advantage Technical, please visit AdvantageTechnical.com.

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