Citrix/Parallels Engineer - Data Center Migration & Cloud Consolidation

Title: Citrix/Parallels Engineer – Data Center Migration & Cloud Consolidation

Location: Remote (Needs to travel to client site when required with your own expenses)

Duration: Long term contract

Job Overview:

We are looking for a skilled Citrix/Parallels Engineer with expertise in VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure) administration. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience managing Citrix DaaS on public cloud (preferably AWS), Citrix Netscaler, CVAD (Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops) on-prem, and Parallels RAS. The role involves provisioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of VDI solutions across cloud and on-prem environments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and administer Citrix DaaS in a public cloud environment (preferably AWS) at a senior level.
  • Configure, maintain, and optimize Citrix Netscaler and Citrix Cloud Gateway for seamless connectivity and performance.
  • Oversee CVAD On-Prem environments, including Provisioning Services (PVS) and Image Management.
  • Support Remote Desktop Services (RDS) and Parallels RAS deployments and integrations.
  • Perform gold image management for CVAD, RDS, and Parallels RAS environments.
  • Provision and maintain AWS EC2 instances for virtual desktop workloads and Citrix workloads.
  • Manage VMware ESXi environments, including provisioning and versioning of virtual machines.
  • Configure and maintain Active Directory (AD) and Group Policies related to virtual machines and published applications.
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize VDI performance and end-user experience.
  • Work closely with security and compliance teams to ensure adherence to best practices.
  • Document architectural designs, procedures, and migration runbooks for future reference and support.

Required Skills and Experience:

  • Experience: 10+ years of experience in disaster planning and business recovery
  • Senior-level experience with Citrix DaaS on public cloud (preferably AWS).
  • Mid to Senior-level experience with Citrix Netscaler and Citrix Cloud Gateway.
  • Senior-level expertise in CVAD On-Prem, including Provisioning Services (PVS).Citrix/Parallels Engineer
  • Mid-level experience with Remote Desktop Services (RDS) or Parallels RAS.
  • Mid-level proficiency in gold image management across CVAD, RDS, and Parallels RAS.
  • Early to Mid-level experience in AWS EC2 provisioning and maintenance.
  • Mid-level experience with VMware ESXi, including provisioning and versioning of virtual machines.
  • Mid-level expertise in Active Directory and Group Policy Management for VDI environments.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills in Citrix, Parallels RAS, RDS, and VMware environments.
  • Experience working in enterprise-scale VDI deployments with cloud and on-prem hybrid architectures.
  • Experience with automating VDI provisioning using PowerShell or Terraform.
  • Knowledge of Zero Trust and Secure Access frameworks for remote work solutions.
  • Familiarity with monitoring tools like Citrix Director, ControlUp, or Splunk.

Preferred Certifications:

  • Citrix certifications (e.g., CCP-V, CCE-V, or Citrix Certified Associate).
  • Parallel RAS Certification
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
  • VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty (optional)

Additional Skills:

  • Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Self-driven, adaptable, and able to work independently or within a team
  • Experience working in fast-paced, large-scale infrastructure projects

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