Citrix Administrator

Intact FC • Mississauga, ON

83d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Citrix administrator (OnPrem and DaaS) with working knowledge of Azure and Azure Virtual Desktop to join our IT team. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in managing and administering Citrix environments, as well as a strong background in deploying, optimizing, and troubleshooting Citrix infrastructures.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in a similar role as a Citrix administrator.
• Proficient in Citrix products, including XenApp, XenDesktop, Studio, App-layering, and Provisioning Services.
• Good knowledge of Windows Server operating systems and virtual environments.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS), and related cloud platforms.
• For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English speaking colleagues across the country.
• No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada

Nice To Haves

• Citrix certification (CCA-V, CCP-V, or CCE-V) is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer Citrix XenApp, XenDesktop, and Citrix Cloud environments.
• Manage the deployment, patching, and administration of Citrix environment (ELM / AppLayering), GPO, FsLogix rules and cloud-based resources (Azure) to enhance platform reliability and performance.
• Optimize the performance of Citrix and Azure systems, including the implementation of monitoring and tuning strategies to ensure an optimal user experience.
• Deploy, configure, and maintain Citrix farms and associated infrastructure, including ELM, XenServer and Provisioning Services (PVS).
• Evaluate and optimize IT systems to align with and advance business objectives.
• Participate in Citrix implementation and cloud migration projects.
• Provide advanced technical support and resolve complex issues related to the Citrix environment, including Level 3 incidents.
• Collaborate with security team to maintain Citrix infrastructures by implementing security policies and conducting regular audits.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation of environments and business processes.
• Train and mentor junior IT team members on best practices and technologies.
• Work closely with development, networking, and security teams to ensure the integration and harmonization of solutions across the IT ecosystem

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model
• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
• Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more
• Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more (ask how you could earn guaranteed income for life)
• Annual bonus target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to double the target (subject to personal and company performance): 12%
• Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) – with Intact matching 50% of your net shares.
• Opportunity to receive guaranteed income for life via our defined benefit pension plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed