Job Description

Solution Architecture & Design

• Design, build, deploy scalable, highly available, fault-tolerant Citrix environments aligned with enterprise architecture and security standards.

• Architect and deliver Citrix published applications and desktops across Windows and Linux VDAs, supporting single‑session and multi‑session VDI use cases.

• Provide hybrid VDI platforms to support developer & enterprise workloads across on‑premises and cloud.

• Assess existing Citrix landscapes and recommend enterprise-grade architectural improvements in collaboration with service owners and technology towers.

Platform Implementation & Operations

• Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot Citrix initiatives throughout the transformation lifecycle, adhering to industry and vendor best practices.

• Implement image management, user personas, profile management, and application layering solutions (e.g., App Volumes).

• Migrate complex, multi‑tier apps, users, & workloads to Citrix platforms with minimal business disruption.

• Integrate Citrix environments with on‑premises networks, identity services, & security controls as required.

Infrastructure & Technology Expertise

• Prove in‑depth knowledge of Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) concepts and Citrix technologies.

• Possess strong expertise across datacenter and cloud operating systems.

• Work across HCI platforms (vSAN) and hypervisors including VMware and Nutanix.

• Leverage working knowledge of developer apps, databases, modern software deployment methods.

Security, Risk & Compliance

• Design Citrix environments in accord with enterprise security guidelines and compliance requirements.

• Identify, analyze, and remediate infrastructure vulnerabilities and application deployment issues.

• Implement Citrix security, governance, and compliance controls where applicable.

• Design and implement disaster recovery and business continuity plans across Citrix and cloud platforms.

Performance, Capacity & Cost Management

• Conduct system planning, performance analysis, capacity modeling for best scalable & reliable platform.

• Provide tools and solutions for end‑to‑end performance monitoring and analysis.

• Estimate infrastructure costs, establish cost‑optimization & control mechanisms for Citrix-based services.

Stakeholder Engagement & Governance

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to enhance Citrix platform management, application design, data migration, and security posture.

• Define clear roles and responsibilities, RACI for Citrix operations teams & Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).

• Provide architectural guidance and technical expertise to dependent services and technology teams.

• Effectively communicate complex technical concepts, reports, and recommendations to management and IT stakeholders through structured documentation and presentations.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Citrix Solution Architect / Senior Citrix Administrator.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong presentation capabilities.

• Strong working knowledge of Excel for data analysis and reporting.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple technology teams.

Preferred Certifications

• Citrix Certified Enterprise Expert (CCEE)

• Citrix Certified Integration Architect (CCIA)