Senior Citrix Administrator – On Prem and Hybrid Cloud (VMware + CVAD 2402)

Conduent

3d • Remote

About The Position

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Citrix Administrator to design, operate, and
optimize large-scale Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops environments spanning
on‑prem Data Centers, Azure, and hybrid cloud architectures. This role requires
deep expertise with CVAD 2402+, VMware ESXi/vSphere, Azure, WEM, CPM, and
NetScaler ADC 14.1, as well as strong cross‑domain knowledge of Windows Server,
AD, DNS, networking, load balancing, and automation.

Requirements

• 5+ years Citrix administration experience in enterprise environments.
• Expert-level skills with CVAD 2402, Controllers, VDAs, StoreFront, and Cloud Connectors.
• Strong experience with WEM configuration and troubleshooting.
• Advanced CPM knowledge including profile containers and GPO integration.
• Deep expertise with NetScaler ADC 14.1 (Gateway/AAA, GSLB, LB, SSL, policies, diagnostics).
• Strong VMware ESXi/vSphere skills (clusters, HA/DRS, tuning, templates).
• PowerShell automation for Citrix/Windows/AD.
• Strong understanding of networking, SSL chains, firewalls, AD, DNS, and GPOs.

Nice To Haves

• Citrix App Layering, Citrix Analytics.
• FSLogix experience.
• Monitoring tools (ControlUp, eG Innovations).

Responsibilities

• Architect and optimize CVAD 2402 environments (Delivery Controllers, VDAs, StoreFront/Workspace, Cloud Connectors) across VMware and Azure.
• Design and maintain WEM policies, CPM profiles, and profile container strategies.
• Implement high‑availability NetScaler ADC 14.1 solutions for Gateway/AAA, MFA, LDAP, and load balancing.
• Lead image management lifecycle using MCS (versioning, patching, optimization).
• Integrate with AD, Azure AD/MFA/Conditional Access, PKI, and security platforms.
• Manage CVAD Catalogs, Delivery Groups, policies, and StoreFront configurations.
• Create and maintain WEM policies and desktop optimization assignments.
• Monitor VDA health, logon performance, session metrics, and end‑user experience.
• Manage CPM profiles, including profile containers, WEM integration and GPO integration.
• Manage NetScaler ADC 14.1 firmware, content switching, authentication policies, SSO, and monitoring.
• Use Citrix Director, vCenter, WEM logs, and NetScaler/HDX Insight for proactive monitoring.
• Oversee OS patching, VDA upgrades, CU cycles, and certificate lifecycle.
• Diagnose CVAD issues: VDA registration, brokering, session launches.
• Analyze ICA/HDX performance (EDT/TCP fallback, congestion, QoS, latency).
• Resolve WEM agent registration, policy assignment, and service connectivity issues.
• Troubleshoot CPM profile issues (logon delays, container paths, exclusions).
• Address NetScaler Gateway authentication failures (LDAP/MFA/SAML, nFactor), traffic policy issues, and HA problems.
• Troubleshoot VMware performance metrics (CPU Ready, ballooning, datastore latency, DRS).
• Automate operations using PowerShell, Citrix SDKs, and NetScaler NITRO APIs.
• Script image publishing, MCS workflows, capacity reporting, and logon analytics.
• Create standardized documentation, runbooks, diagrams, and operational baselines.

Benefits

• Health & Welfare Benefits: Comprehensive plans tailored to your needs, effective from day one.
• Retirement Savings: Robust programs to help you secure your financial future.
• Employee Discounts: Access to a wide range of discounts on merchandise, services, travel, and more.
• Career Growth Opportunities: Paths for advancement within a global organization.
• Paid Training: Learn while you earn with award-winning learning platforms.
• Paid Time Off: Competitive PTO packages to help you recharge.
• Great Work Environment: Join an award-winning culture that values diversity and inclusion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed