Citrix Systems Engineer

We have a current opportunity for a Citrix System Engineer to join one of our french clients on a contract basis. The position will be fully remote. For further information about this position please apply.

Job Title: Citrix Systems Engineer

Location: Paris, France (Fully Remote Available)

Company: Leading Automotive Industry Firm

Job Type: Long-term Freelance

About the Company:

Our client, is a prominent player in the automotive industry, committed to innovation and excellence in our field. Their team is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions that drive their business forward. They are currently seeking a talented Citrix Systems Engineer to join them on a long-term freelance basis.

Job Description:

As a Citrix Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining Citrix environments to support the business operations within the automotive industry. Your expertise will be instrumental in ensuring seamless access to critical applications and resources for our distributed workforce.

Project:

As a Citrix Engineer, you will lead the migration of the legacy on-premises Citrix infrastructure to a modern cloud-based Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops environment hosted on Microsoft Azure. This project will involve designing the new architecture, implementing the migration plan, configuring Citrix ADC (NetScaler) for secure remote access, optimizing performance for high availability and scalability, and providing user training and support throughout the transition process.

Responsibilities:

1. Citrix Environment Management:

   • Design, deploy, and maintain Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (formerly XenApp and XenDesktop) environments to meet business requirements.
   • Perform regular updates, patches, and upgrades to Citrix infrastructure components.

2. User Support and Troubleshooting:

   • Provide technical support to end-users experiencing Citrix-related issues.
   • Troubleshoot and resolve connectivity, performance, and application access problems within the Citrix environment.

3. Security and Compliance:

   • Implement and maintain security policies, access controls, and compliance standards within the Citrix environment.
   • Conduct regular security assessments and audits to ensure the integrity of Citrix systems.

4. Integration and Automation:

   • Collaborate with other IT teams to integrate Citrix solutions with existing systems and applications.
   • Develop and maintain automation scripts for Citrix environment provisioning and management tasks.

5. Performance Optimization:

   • Monitor Citrix environment performance and resource utilization.
   • Identify opportunities for optimization and implement solutions to enhance performance and scalability.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Citrix Engineer in enterprise environments.
• Expertise in deploying and managing Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops.
• Proficiency in Citrix ADC (NetScaler) for load balancing and application delivery.
• Knowledge of virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V) and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS).
• Experience with scripting languages (PowerShell, Python) for automation.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.
• Solid understanding of networking concepts and protocols.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Citrix certifications such as Citrix Certified Associate (CCA) or Citrix Certified Professional (CCP).
• Experience working in the automotive industry or related sectors.
• Familiarity with other technologies commonly used in enterprise environments, such as Microsoft Active Directory, Office 365, and endpoint management solutions.

Contact

+44 20 3879 1050