Citrix Infrastructure Administrator

Leidos

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Work type
On-site
Location
Arlington, VA
Salary
$73,450–$132,775 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
7 days ago
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Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.

Leidos currently has 426 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Citrix Infrastructure Administrator

The Citrix Infrastructure Administrator joins the DISA CESO ITSS team to provide network operations and cyber defense support for the Defense Information Systems Agency. This role involves the day-to-day health, maintenance, troubleshooting, and security integration of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops and Citrix ADC NetScaler. Key responsibilities include configuring StoreFront and Citrix Gateway, performing routine patching, system health checks, and firmware updates for hypervisors. The administrator will manage security via Active Directory integration, automate provisioning tasks using PowerShell, and document operational procedures. Required technical skills include experience with XenApp, XenDesktop, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, load balancing, and SSL/TLS certificates. The position supports secure communications for the Department of Defense and Combatant Commands by resolving connectivity and performance issues across various geographic locations.

What you'll do

  • Configure and maintain Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD) and Citrix ADC (NetScaler) systems.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve user connectivity, latency, and performance issues across various geographic locations.
  • Perform routine patching, system health checks, upgrades, and firmware updates for Citrix infrastructure and hypervisors.
  • Manage security and access controls including Active Directory integration and compliance requirements.
  • Automate provisioning and administrative tasks using PowerShell or similar scripting languages.
  • Document configurations and operational procedures while supporting incident and change workflows.

What we're looking for

  • BA degree and 4+ years of experience with enterprise virtualization architectures and Citrix technologies.
  • Hands-on experience administering and troubleshooting Citrix ADC (NetScaler).
  • Strong networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, load balancing, and SSL/TLS certificates.
  • Ability to automate provisioning and administrative tasks using PowerShell or similar scripting.
  • Active DOD Top Secret level security clearance and eligibility to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI.
  • Willingness to take and maintain a CI/Poly 8570 IAT Level II Baseline Certification.
  • Citrix certifications such as CCA-V or CCP-V (preferred).

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