Lead Citrix Systems Engineer

Our Client is seeking a Lead Citrix Engineer, who will work directly with their users and management to plan and direct work across their Citrix environments. The ideal candidate will have excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work both independently and within a team. You will have excellent attention to detail and be able to prioritize your workload, whether it be production escalation issues, tickets or wider projects. You will have a background in Microsoft Windows with experience in supporting, configuring, and installing Windows Servers. You will be experienced in using PowerShell to automate repetitive tasks across large IT estates. You will be experienced in designing, building, and supporting Citrix Desktop Virtualization environments globally, and presenting these environments to a variety of clients as a managed service.Salary Range : $180K - $200K base Required Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field10+ years’ experience in managing, administering, and troubleshooting Microsoft Windows Server OS, VMware virtualization platforms and other hypervisor technologiesProven experience in design/implementation/support of Windows Active Directory (AD) services, FSMO, DNS, replication, GPO and secure configurationExperience in deploying Citrix environments (on-prem/hybrid/cloud) from scratch or upgrading/migrating existing deployments (minimum 7.15/1912)Proven experience implementing and supporting SAML/SSO deploymentsDeep experience in the Citrix lifecycle from architectural design to support and maintenance including ADC/NetScaler (13.0+), Citrix Cloud (DaaS), Virtual Apps, Citrix ADM, WEM, Storefront, XenApp, XenDesktop, High Availability, resiliency/redundancy, GSLB etc.A knowledge of scripting (PowerShell preferred) and performing tasks remotely through automation (Jenkins, ServiceNow, RPA)Experience in cloud computing including AWS, Azure and cloud native technologies (Kubernetes, Docker, VPC’s, etc.)Experience with monitoring and automation tools (ControlUp. Opsramp, PDQDeploy etc.)Proven ability to communicate professionally in a corporate environmentKnowledge of Jira/Confluence and ServiceNow would be advantageousKnowledge of TCP/IP, VLANs and network routing principlesKnowledge of IT Service Management principles, ideally ITILv3/4/5 certifiedExperience in Team leadership skills including mentoring, coaching, project management, workload delegation, stakeholder communication and vendor managementThis is a unique role that combines hands-on experience with architectural oversight and people managementIf you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today. The Solomon Page Distinction Our teams, comprised of subject matter experts, develop an interest in your preferences and goals and we act as an advisor for your career advancement. Solomon Page has an extensive network of established clients which allows us to present opportunities that are well-suited to your respective goals and needs – this specialized approach sets us apart in the industries we serve. About Solomon Page Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, and LinkedIn. Opportunity Awaits.#LI-JM1