Citrix Engineer

Citrix Engineer
Location: DC/Maryland

Citizenship required: Yes

Clearance Type: Top Secret

Telecommute: Hybrid

Travel Required: No

Salaried, Exempt: $130,000 - $150,000

Positions Available: 1

This person will be responsible for the design, implementation, and ongoing optimization of the organization’s virtual application and desktop infrastructure. This role supports enterprise environments utilizing Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops and requires a strong understanding of systems architecture, performance tuning, and end-user experience. The position exercises independent judgment in evaluating system performance, implementing solutions, and supporting business‑critical applications.

To be considered for this position, US Citizenship and an active Top Secret security clearance is required. This is a funded position and is contingent upon verification of a security clearance prior to starting with Cloudshape.

Job Responsibilities

Design, deploy, and maintain Citrix virtual desktop and application environments

Administer and optimize Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops infrastructure, including delivery controllers, storefront, and workspace environments

Analyze system performance and implement enhancements to improve availability, scalability, and user experience

Develop and maintain automation scripts (PowerShell or similar) to streamline administration and deployments

Collaborate with network, security, and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless integration and performance

Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex system issues and outages, performing root cause analysis and implementing long‑term solutions

Participate in capacity planning, system upgrades, and patch management strategies

Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and configurations to support business needs

Maintain system documentation, architecture diagrams, and operational procedures

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)

3‑6+ years of experience in Citrix administration or engineering roles

Hands‑on experience with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops

Strong knowledge of Windows Server environments and Active Directory

Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware or Hyper‑V)

Proficiency in scripting (PowerShell preferred)

Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills

Ability to work independently and make informed technical decisions

Preferred Qualifications

Citrix certifications (e.g., CCA‑V, CCP‑V)

Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS)

Familiarity with profile management tools and endpoint management solutions

Knowledge of networking concepts (DNS, load balancing, firewalls)

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Cloudshape will contribute to 401K plans without employee contributions.

Bonus Potential

Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance

Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Insurance

Training Assistance

Employee Referral Program

Cloudshape is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or to perform the essential functions of the job, please contact Fedelza.Lake@cloud‑shape.com. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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