Senior Citrix Administrator

Senior Citrix Administrator Place of work:Dublin 12 /Duration: Permanent/FTC / Hours of work: Hybrid - Monday to Friday office hours About the Company and the Role: Auxilion, a leading provider of IT outsourcing and IT managed service solutions. As part of the Auxilion organization you will work directly on a client site responding to internal customer service requests needing technical support for hardware/software issues. You will be working closely with a wider team across Ireland to provide the best possible technical service and customer experience that the client requires. As a Senior Citrix Administrator, you will be responsible for maintaining and optimizing our client's Citrix infrastructure deployed on VMware Metro Cluster. This critical platform supports access to applications and desktops for 500 concurrent users, and your expertise will be pivotal in ensuring its high availability, security, and optimal performance. Position Responsibilities: This role involves the following: Infrastructure Maintenance: Manage and maintain the Citrix infrastructure deployed on VMware Metro Cluster to ensure uninterrupted service delivery. Performance Optimization: Monitor and optimize the performance of Citrix XenApp architecture and supporting services to enhance user experience and efficiency. Security and Compliance: Implement and enforce security measures and compliance standards within the Citrix environment to safeguard client data and meet regulatory requirements. Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution: Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues related to Citrix and VMware Metro Cluster, including performance bottlenecks, connectivity problems, and application delivery issues. Capacity Planning and Upgrades: Conduct capacity planning assessments and recommend infrastructure upgrades to support growing user demands and ensure scalability. Disaster Recovery: Develop and implement disaster recovery strategies for Citrix and VMware environments to ensure business continuity. Documentation and Reporting: Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including configurations, procedures, and incident reports. Provide regular status updates and performance reports to management and stakeholders. Vendor and Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with vendors, internal teams, and client stakeholders to resolve issues, implement enhancements, and support project initiatives. Training and Knowledge Sharing: Provide guidance and training to junior administrators and end-users on Citrix and VMware technologies, best practices, and troubleshooting techniques. Technical Competencies: Minimum 5 years of experience as a Senior Citrix Administrator, with a strong focus on Citrix XenApp, FSlogix, Netscaler, Provisioning Server, VMware, Control-Up and supporting technologies. Expertise in designing, deploying, and maintaining Citrix environments in enterprise settings, including advanced configurations and integrations. Hands-on experience with VMware virtualization & HPE dHCI Platforms. Proficiency in troubleshooting complex technical issues and performing root cause analysis. Certifications such as Citrix Certified Associate (CCA), Citrix Certified Professional (CCP), VMware Certified Professional (VCP), or equivalent are preferred. Business Competencies: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Our Company, Auxilion About Us Work matters. Its where we spend a third of our lives. At Auxilion we strive to be a great place to work, with career opportunities and the development of people in our DNA. Our competitive advantage is how we support our clients on their journey. Our people have a passion for their work, our culture and values. Whether your focus is technical, sales, finance or anything in-between, our roles aim to provide each person with meaningful impact and plenty of space to grow. Skills: Citrix Administrator Citrix XenApp FSlogix Netscaler, Provisioning Server Vmware