Senior Citrix Administrator w​/Secret Clearance

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Citrix Administrator to join our team supporting an ITES task order.

• Manage, maintain, deploy, and support Citrix solutions within a mixed Windows Server 2019/2022 enterprise environment.
• Design, install, and maintain Citrix components including Xen App, Net Scaler Gateway, Citrix Storefront, and Citrix Director.
• Execute system hardware and software implementations; maintain detailed technical instructions, SOPs, and policies.
• Monitor, tune, and harden systems to ensure optimal performance and security posture.
• Track system performance metrics, generate utilization reports, and identify areas requiring corrective action.
• Recommend and implement improvements to optimize system efficiency and availability.
• Support the full lifecycle of hardware/software, including firmware updates and preventive maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and maintain complex applications and web services including IIS and Apache.
• Automate routine administrative tasks using Power Shell scripting.
• Collaborate across teams and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

• Five (5) years of experience as a Windows Systems Administrator or Engineer with expertise in Citrix technologies (Xen App, Net Scaler Gateway, Storefront, Director).
• Three (3) years of experience automating administrative tasks with Power Shell.
• Three (3) years of experience installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting complex applications and web servers (IIS, Apache).
• Three (3) years of experience with complex networking solutions; strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SMTP, SNMP.
• Three (3) years of experience supporting Cybersecurity practices including STIGs, SRGs, RMF, SCA‑V, and CORA assessments.
• Three (3) years managing enterprise‑level Active Directory structures.
• Three (3) years creating and maintaining complex MS Group Policy Objects (GPOs).
• Three (3) years writing and following SOPs for repeatable processes, disaster recovery, and troubleshooting.
• Three (3) years configuring and supporting essential services such as DNS, SFTP, SMTP, and NTP.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience supporting government agencies, customers, or contracts within federal environments (IC, DoD, Federal Civil agencies, military organizations). Prior experience supporting the same or similar contract is highly desirable.

• Any additional relevant experience beyond the required qualifications.

• CompTIA Security+.
• Computing Environment (CE) Certification such as MCSE, Server+, CCNA, Red Hat, Palo, etc. – can be waived for 30 days after project join date.

• Secret – IT‑II Non‑Critical Sensitive Clearance or Secret Tier 3 (T3) investigation.
• U.S. Citizen required.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent years of experience.

• Location:
  
  Radford Army Ammunition Plant, Radford, VA.
• Type of environment:
  Office.
• Noise level:
  Medium.
• Work schedule:
  
  Day shift Monday–Friday; may be required to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Travel:
  Less than 10%.
• The physical demands include regular use of hands, talking, hearing, standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements include close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Full‑time employees receive a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability plans, vacation time, and holidays.

Tek Synap is a drug‑free workplace. We may conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Tek Synap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

Tek Synap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities.