Position Notice and Description

Citrix System Administrator / Engineer Level 2

Job Description
The Citrix Administrators role is to manage and performance-tune Citrix systems, networks, and applications to ensure high levels of availability and security for the supported business applications. This individual also participates in the planning and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure Citrix system provisioning and maintenance that is consistent with company goals, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements.

Duties
Strategy & Planning o Participate in and support capacity planning and the development of long-term strategic goals for Citrix systems, software, and clients in conjunction with end users and department managers. Acquisition & Deployment o Coordinate with network engineering, business application, and database administration functions to implement Citrix systems that utilize industry best practices to meet corporate objectives. o Install and configure Citrix servers and applications. Operational Management o Implement policies, procedures, and technologies to ensure Citrix system security through secure system access, monitoring, control, and routine security evaluations. o Perform tasks necessary to fulfill service level agreements with end users regarding Citrix-served application availability and security including file system and database configuration and management. o Perform and test system configuration backups and restores to ensure system recovery from outages or errors. o Review and deploy new Citrix patches and software updates according to best practices. o Anticipate, mitigate, identify, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware and software problems on Citrix servers and client access software. o Analyze Citrix application usage to support long-term strategy and network capacity and/or licensing. o Collaborate with analysts, application developers, and system owners in the testing of Citrix programs, applications, and interoperability. o Develop, document, and maintain policies, procedures, and associated training plans for both Citrix system administration and end-user access. o Recommend hardware or software changes needed to optimize Citrix deployments, configuration, or maintenance. o Support feasibility studies for Citrix products under consideration for purchase.

Education / Certifications

Bachelors degree in computer science or information systems Certifications in Citrix. CompTIA Security+

Essential Requirements
Department Of Defense (DISCO) Secret Clearance required 5-7 years direct experience administrating the direction, development, and implementation of Citrix applications including [Presentation Server (MetaFrame), Password Manager, Secure Access Manager, SiteMinder experience a plus].

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Position Notice and Description Hands-on knowledge of Citrix administration tools and resources. Technically fluent in server and OS administration, including [Windows Server 2003 & 2008]. Direct knowledge of directory services, including Active Directory. Knowledge of networking infrastructures, including LAN, WAN, VPN, etc. Strong knowledge of software quality assurance best practices. Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws. Excellent understanding of the organizations goals and objectives.

Personal Attributes

Strong customer-service orientation Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment Good written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail Good project management skills Able to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language Able to research application issues and products Skilled at working within a team-oriented, collaborative environment Competent team leadership and employee management skills

Travel Requirements
Less than 10%

Specific Requirements

Position Location: Fort Knox, Kentucky Salary Range (USD): $65,000.00 to $85,00.00 based on candidates qualifications and experience level Benefits: FULL Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Short/Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, AD&D, and 3% matching Simple IRA) Job Type: Employee / Temporary / Contract Job Status: Full Time Citizenship: U.S. citizenship required Clearance: DISCO Secret

Netlocity VA, Inc.

105 Centennial Street, Suite I La Plata, Maryland 20646

Please contact: Tom Hall 301.392.3232 x114 or Craig Hennessee 301.392.3232 x112 or service@netlocity.com

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