Job Description

Citrix Administrator (Systems Analyst II)

Location: Austin, TX 78744

Duration: 12-month contract

Work Schedule: Standard Monday-Friday 8am-5pm (Must be onsite 4-5 days per week).

Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Background Requirement: Must pass a satisfactory standard criminal background check upon hire.

About the Role

As a Citrix Administrator (Systems Analyst II) , youll support and optimize a large-scale virtual desktop environment using Citrix DaaS/CVAD and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) . Youll ensure secure, reliable, and high-performing virtual services while collaborating with IT teams to deliver an excellent end-user experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support Citrix DaaS/CVAD and AVD (host pools, session hosts, MCS/Autoscale, FSLogix, app layering, Workspace/StoreFront, Cloud Connectors, Gateway, policies, image lifecycle).
• Administer and harden Windows Server 2022 , including AD, GPO, DNS, DHCP, and enterprise patching/automation (PowerShell, MECM/Intune, basic IaC).
• Apply networking and security fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing, ACLs, firewall rules, Azure NSG/ASG) to maintain secure, least-privilege connectivity.
• Monitor and optimize performance using Citrix Director/Analytics , Azure Monitor, and Log Analytics; perform incident response and root-cause analysis.
• Maintain strong governance by following TxDOT change, configuration, compliance, DR/backup, and vulnerability management processes.
• Work directly with internal teams to troubleshoot issues, publish virtual apps, and support a consistent, high-quality user experience; participate in on-call rotation.

Minimum Requirements

• 7+ years administering Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops, Citrix DaaS, and/or Azure Virtual Desktop.
• 7+ years working with networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, VLANs/subnets, DNS, load balancing, ACLs, firewall rule management.
• 7+ years with PowerShell and familiarity with infrastructure-as-code concepts.
• 7+ years monitoring/troubleshooting Citrix/AVD, Windows Server, and network environments.
• 7+ years Windows Server administration (AD, GPO, DNS/DHCP, patching, enterprise operations).
• Strong technical documentation skills and experience working within change/incident management frameworks.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years with Azure network security, NIST 800-53, CIS benchmarks, or public-sector security frameworks.
• Certifications such as Citrix CCA-V/CCP-V/CCE-V , Microsoft AZ-104 / AZ-140 , CompTIA Network+ / Security+ , or ITIL Foundation .

GTS Technology Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

As part of our hiring process, we conduct background checks on all final candidates. These checks are conducted in compliance with the guidelines set forth by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). We ensure that the information obtained from background checks is used fairly and does not unlawfully discriminate against any individual.

GTS Technology Solutions participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. If you are offered a position with GTS Technology Solutions, your employment will be contingent upon successful verification of your identity and legal authorization to work in the United States through E-Verify.

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