Citrix Infrastructure Administrator

Leidos • Arlington, VA

4d • $73,450 - $132,775 • Onsite

About The Position

Leidos is hiring a Citrix Infrastructure Administrator to support the DISA CESO ITSS team, which provides network operations and cyber defense support to the Defense Information Systems Agency. The team enables secure and reliable communications for the Department of Defense and Combatant Commands. The position is responsible for the day-to-day health, maintenance, troubleshooting, performance, and security integration of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD) and Citrix ADC (NetScaler). This role is 100% on-site in Arlington, Virginia.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts degree and at least 4 years of experience with enterprise virtualization architectures and Citrix technologies such as XenApp, XenDesktop, StoreFront, Citrix Gateway, or CVAD; additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Hands-on experience administering and troubleshooting Citrix ADC (NetScaler).
• Strong networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, load balancing, and SSL/TLS certificates.
• Active DoD Top Secret security clearance and eligibility to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI.
• Willingness to take and maintain a CI/Poly.
• 8570 IAT Level II Baseline Certification, such as CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, or Security+ CE.

Nice To Haves

• Citrix certifications such as Citrix Certified Associate – Virtualization (CCA-V) or Citrix Certified Professional – Virtualization (CCP-V).

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain CVAD and Citrix ADC (NetScaler), including associated access components such as StoreFront and Citrix Gateway as required.
• Troubleshoot and resolve user connectivity, latency, and performance issues across geographic locations.
• Perform routine patching, system health checks, upgrades, and firmware updates for Citrix infrastructure, hypervisors, and supporting platforms.
• Manage security and access, including Active Directory integration, user and group access controls, and compliance requirements.
• Automate provisioning and administrative tasks using PowerShell or similar scripting.
• Document configurations and operational procedures; support incident and change workflows.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time