Citrix/VDI Engineer

Role requires deep expertise across Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD / Citrix DaaS), Citrix ADC (NetScaler), profile/container technologies (e.g., FSLogix), and cloud platforms (Azure/AWS). A seasoned L3 Citrix/VDI Engineer to design, implement, and support enterprise-scale virtual desktop/application environments. Escalation point for complex issues, own platform architecture/standards, and drive automation, performance tuning, and security. Must-Have skills: Hands-on with Citrix CVAD/Citrix DaaS and Citrix ADC (NetScaler) at enterprise scale Architect CVAD (on prem & Citrix DaaS) including Delivery Controllers, StoreFront/Workspace, MCS/Provisioning Services (PVS), WEM, Profile Management / FSLogix, and policy baselines. Design Citrix ADC (NetScaler) for Gateway/VPN, Load Balancing, Content Switching, GSLB, nFactor authentication, SSL/TLS, and Web App Firewall in HA and multi site topologies. Define cloud landing zones and hybrid connectivity (ExpressRoute/VPN), image strategy, capacity planning, and DR across Azure/AWS. Lead deployments, upgrades, and migrations (e.g., on prem CVAD to Citrix DaaS, StoreFront to Workspace, ADC 12.x 13.x/14.x, Windows 10 11 images). Build golden images with MDT/SCCM/Autopilot, hardening, app layering, and GPU (Citrix HDX 3D Pro) when applicable. Integrate identity and access: Entra ID/Azure AD, ADFS, SAML/OAuth, MFA, conditional access; implement Zero Trust controls for VDI. Serve as L3 escalation for performance, login slowness, printing, profile/FSLogix, app publishing, and ADC gateway issues. Own platform observability: Citrix Director/Monitor, Citrix Application Delivery Management (ADM), Log Analytics/Splunk, Perfmon/WPA; develop health checks and Proactive Remediations. Manage certificates, DNS, STA/CGP, EDT/UDP, HDX policies, session reliability, MTU/Path MTU tuning, and WAN optimization. Baseline and tune CPU/Memory/IOPS, ICA RTT, Framehawk/EDT, and login duration sub metrics (GPO, profile, shell). Establish capacity models, autoscale policies (Citrix Autoscale / Cloud autoscaling), and BC/DR runbooks including multi region failover. Implement hardening/secure baselines for ADC, Windows Server, CVAD, WEM, and images; enforce least privilege, RBAC, and admin partitioning on ADC. Coordinate with InfoSec on VAPT findings, WAF policies, TLS cipher suites, FIPS, and audit/attestation (e.g., ISO/NIST). Automate with PowerShell, Citrix PowerShell SDK, REST/ Nitro API (ADC), Terraform/ARM templates; codify builds, publish apps, and policy deployments. Create self service workflows and pipelines for image rollouts, app updates, and platform changes. Produce HLD/LLD, standards, SOPs, and change management artifacts; maintain CMDB accuracy. Mentor L1/L2 engineers; lead knowledge transfer, and represent EUC in architecture councils.. Good-to-Have skills: Endpoint management and enterprise mobility solutions. Ability to handle multiple technology tasks and work independently as well as a team member Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate or Azure certifications preferred. Disclaimer: This job posting has been aggregated from external source. Role details, content, and availability are subject to change. Applicants are advised to confirm the latest information directly on the company website before applying.