Citrix Systems Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

We are seeking a Senior Citrix Administrator to join our team supporting an ITES task order.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

• Five (5) years of experience as a Windows Systems Administrator or Engineer, with specific expertise in Citrix technologies (XenApp, NetScaler Gateway, Storefront, Director).
• Three (3) years of experience automating administrative tasks with PowerShell.
• Three (3) years of experience installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting complex applications and web servers (IIS, Apache).
• Three (3) years working with complex networking solutions; strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SMTP, SNMP).
• Three (3) years of experience supporting Cybersecurity practices including STIGs, SRGs, RMF, SCA-V, and CORA assessments.
• Three (3) years managing enterprise-level Active Directory structures.
• Three (3) years creating and maintaining complex MS Group Policy Objects (GPOs).
• Three (3) years writing and following SOPs for repeatable processes, disaster recovery, and troubleshooting.
• Three (3) years configuring and supporting essential services such as DNS, SFTP, SMTP, and NTP.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience supporting government agencies, customers, or contracts within federal environments. This includes the Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Civil agencies, and military organizations. Prior experience supporting the same or similar contract, with an in-depth understanding of the customer environment, requirements, and operational landscape, is highly desirable.

Certifications

• CompTIA Security+.
• Computing Environment (CE) Certification (i.e., MCSE, Server+, CCNA, RedHat, Palo, etc.) – can be waived for 30 days after project join date.

Clearance

• Secret – IT-II Non-Critical Sensitive Clearance or Secret Tier 3 (T3) investigation.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent years of experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage, maintain, deploy, and support Citrix solutions within a mixed Windows Server 2019/2022 enterprise environment.
• Design, install, and maintain Citrix components including XenApp, NetScaler Gateway, Citrix Storefront, and Citrix Director.
• Execute system hardware and software implementations; maintain detailed technical instructions, SOPs, and policies.
• Monitor, tune, and harden systems to ensure optimal performance and security posture.
• Track system performance metrics, generate utilization reports, and identify areas requiring corrective action.
• Recommend and implement improvements to optimize system efficiency and availability.
• Support the full lifecycle of hardware/software, including firmware updates and preventive maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and maintain complex applications and web services including IIS and Apache.
• Automate routine administrative tasks using PowerShell scripting.
• Collaborate across teams and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Locations: Radford Army Ammunition Plant, Radford VA
• Type of environment: Office
• Noise level: Medium
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: Less than 10%

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

U.S. Citizen

Secret clearance

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

OTHER INFORMATION

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers. Apply now to explore jobs with us at www.TekSynap.com. 

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays. 

TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact hr@teksynap.com for assistance.