Senior Citrix Administrator

IPT Associates (IPTA) solves real-world problems with technology for government and business organizations, focusing on understanding needs and building practical solutions. The culture emphasizes learning, growth, collaboration, and values such as fierce determination, fearless integrity, and passionate service.

We're looking for people who are curious and excited about technology, like solving problems and figuring things out, can take initiative but also enjoy working with a team, and want to keep learning, growing, and challenging themselves.

Position Summary

You will be the senior Citrix administrator supporting an established Windows team in a mixed, growing Windows Server environment. You will manage, maintain, deploy, troubleshoot, and support servers for several customers.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement new Citrix and system hardware and software
• Write and maintain technical instructions, operating procedures, and policies
• Monitor and tune performance, harden servers, and report on security and operational status
• Recommend improvements, manage integrations, and write utilization reports
• Support the lifecycle of datacenter equipment, including firmware version control and preventive maintenance

Requirements

• CompTIA Security+ certification
• Computing environment certification (e.g., MCSE, Server+, CCNA, Red Hat, Palo Alto), or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of starting
• Active Security Clearance
• Experience in computer science or IT
• 5+ years as a Windows systems administrator or engineer designing, installing, and maintaining Citrix XenApp, NetScaler Gateway, Citrix StoreFront, and Citrix Director
• 3+ years automating tasks with PowerShell
• 3+ years installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting complex applications and websites (IIS, Apache, etc.)
• 3+ years in complex networking environments, with senior-level knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SMTP, and SNMP
• Strong interpersonal skills and a team-player attitude

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent experience
• 3+ years supporting cybersecurity patch management, STIGs, SRGs, RMF, SCA-V, and CORA
• 3+ years managing enterprise Active Directory
• 3+ years creating and maintaining complex Microsoft Group Policy setups
• 3+ years creating and following SOPs for repeatable processes, disaster recovery, and problem resolution
• 3+ years configuring and maintaining DNS, SFTP, SMTP, and NTP

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Certifications

• CompTIA Security+
• Computing environment certification