Citrix and Azure Virtual Desktop Engineer

Citrix and Azure Virtual Desktop Engineer

Location: Austin, TX (4-5 days onsite required) Duration: 12-18 months

We are seeking an experienced Citrix Engineer to help set up and configure Citrix with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD). The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Citrix infrastructure, Azure integration, and core Windows Server and networking fundamentals.

Qualifications:

• 6+ years overall IT experience, with at least 2+ years hands-on with Citrix or Azure Virtual Desktop
• Proven experience setting up or managing Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (on-prem or cloud)
• Experience deploying or managing Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)
• Strong understanding of Windows Server administration
• Working knowledge of network fundamentals — routing, firewall rules, VPNs, DNS, etc.
• Experience with Citrix Cloud preferred
• Ability to work independently and deliver within project timelines

Preferred Certifications:

• Citrix Certified Associate – Virtualization (CCA–V) or higher
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty (AZ-140)

Key Responsibilities:

• Deploy, configure, and test Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops in an Azure Virtual Desktop environment
• Set up and manage Citrix Cloud connectors and integration with Azure resources
• Configure networking components, including firewall rules, subnets, and VPNs, to support secure connectivity
• Work with Windows Server (Active Directory, DNS, Group Policy, file shares, etc.)
• Troubleshoot user access, session performance, and connectivity issues
• Collaborate with IT and infrastructure teams to ensure smooth implementation and handoff

Genius Road, LLC is proud to be a Certified Women's Business Enterprise, an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.