Senior Systems Engineer; Citrix

Position: Senior Systems Engineer (Citrix)
Location: California

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** Position

Purpose:

** The Senior Citrix Infrastructure Engineer will play a key role in the design, deployment, upgrade, and support of our enterprise Citrix environment, including both on-premises and Citrix Cloud platforms. This individual will ensure high availability, performance, and secure access for virtual applications and desktops across a hybrid infrastructure. This position requires advanced technical skills, troubleshooting expertise, and documentation practices in alignment with compliance requirements.
* Defines system and product requirements and generate software / hardware performance and reliability specifications and requirements
* Leads the evaluation, design, and integration of all enhancements or new releases of the system
* Leads the enhancement of processes, procedures, and policies relating to systems functioning and performance
* Meets with management team of multiple functional areas and vendors on the planning, upgrading, testing, securing, and servicing of IT solutions
* Designs and implement architecturally compliant system landscapes
* Develops, modifies, tests, implements, documents, and maintains systems software and hardware
* Troubleshoots and resolves server, operating system, and other infrastructure problems
* Monitors systems and networks for viruses, malfunctions, and errors
* Prepares network analytics, data reports, and operational manuals
* Performs troubleshooting and remediation, ensure successful project implementation, and perform post project end user support
* Manages project timelines, budgets, and documentation
* Trains the engineering team on new systems, protocols, and best practices
* Performs other duties as assigned
* Complies with all policies and standards
** Education/

Experience:

** A Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or business field (e.g., statistics, mathematics, engineering, computer science) and Requires 4 – 6 years of related experience.
Or equivalent experience acquired through accomplishments of applicable knowledge, duties, scope and skill reflective of the level of this position.

** Technical

Skills:

**** Citrix & Virtualization:
*** Deploy and manage Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD) – both on-premises and in Citrix Cloud
* Maintain and optimize Citrix Cloud Connectors for high availability and performance
* Configure and troubleshoot Federated Authentication Services (FAS) for certificate-based SSO
* Manage Citrix Net Scaler (ADC) for secure remote access and load balancing
* Utilize Citrix Director/Monitor for session monitoring and performance tuning
* Experience with Citrix Provisioning Services (PVS) for efficient image streaming and management
* Experience with Machine Creation Services (MCS) as an alternative or complement to PVS
* Experience working with Citrix Xen Server (or Citrix Hypervisor)
** Authentication & Security:
*** Experience with supporting SAML 2.0 authentication with Identity Providers and multi-factor authentication (MFA)
* Manage SSL certificates and secure configuration of Citrix components
** User Profile & Workspace Management:
*** Administer Ivanti User Workspace Manager for user personalization and policy management
* Experience with FSLogix
** Infrastructure & Cloud:
*** Solid understanding of Microsoft Active Directory, Group Policy Objects, and Windows Server OS
* Experience with cloud-first and hybrid environments, particularly Microsoft Azure
** Automation & Support:
*** Proficiency in Power Shell scripting and Citrix Power Shell SDK
* Create and maintain infrastructure documentation aligned with audit and compliance
* Provide technical support and serve as a subject matter expert for Citrix-related incidents and escalations
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* Soft Skills:

*** Intermediate - Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
* Intermediate - Ability to identify basic problems and procedural irregularities, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
* Intermediate - Ability to work independently
* Intermediate - Demonstrated analytical skills
* Intermediate - Demonstrated project management skills
* Intermediate - Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
* Intermediate - Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills
** License/Certification:
*** Citrix Certified or Microsoft Certifications or ITIL Foundation certification or experience with ITIL-based processes preferred

Pay Range: $87,000.00 - $ per year Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules.  Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's…