Citrix Engineer

Citrix Engineer
Location: DC/Maryland
Citizenship required: Yes
Clearance Type: Top Secret
Telecommute: Hybrid
Travel Required: No
Salaried, Exempt: $130,000 - $150,000
Positions Available: 1
At Cloudshape our employees have incredible opportunities to work in helping organizations securely transform their IT Infrastructure to meet the changing business cultures. We help government agencies transform their IT infrastructure using a solutions-driven approach that focuses on business outcomes rather than activities and tasks. This results in reduced capital requirements; lower and predictable operating costs; better alignment with business objectives; and reduced risk.
Our people make us who we are. We believe that to be a good partner for our clients we must have a solid team dynamic. We place emphasis on personal growth and learning new skills. 


Cloudshape is experiencing rapid growth within our IT & Engineering Portfolio. We are currently seeking a talented Citrix Engineer to join our growing team. This person will be responsible for the design, implementation, and ongoing optimization of the organization’s virtual application and desktop infrastructure. This role supports enterprise environments utilizing Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops and requires a strong understanding of systems architecture, performance tuning, and end-user experience. The position exercises independent judgment in evaluating system performance, implementing solutions, and supporting business-critical applications.

To be considered for this position, US Citizenship and an active Top Secret security clearance is required. This is a funded position and is contingent upon verification of a security clearance prior to starting with Cloudshape.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Design, deploy, and maintain Citrix virtual desktop and application environments
• Administer and optimize Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops infrastructure, including delivery controllers, storefront, and workspace environments
• Analyze system performance and implement enhancements to improve availability, scalability, and user experience
• Develop and maintain automation scripts (PowerShell or similar) to streamline administration and deployments
• Collaborate with network, security, and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless integration and performance
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex system issues and outages, performing root cause analysis and implementing long-term solutions
• Participate in capacity planning, system upgrades, and patch management strategies
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and configurations to support business needs
• Maintain system documentation, architecture diagrams, and operational procedures
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3–6+ years of experience in Citrix administration or engineering roles
• Hands-on experience with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server environments and Active Directory
• Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware or Hyper-V)
• Proficiency in scripting (PowerShell preferred)
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and make informed technical decisions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Citrix certifications (e.g., CCA-V, CCP-V)
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS)
• Familiarity with profile management tools and endpoint management solutions
• Knowledge of networking concepts (DNS, load balancing, firewalls)

Cloudshape is committed to employee growth through learning, training, advancement, and rewards. We offer a full range of benefits that includes:

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Cloudshape will contribute to 401K plans without employee contributions.
• Bonus Potential
• Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Training Assistance
• Employee Referral Program

Cloudshape is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or to perform the essential functions of the job, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.
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