Jobs via Dice
Citrix Administrator (Contract)
Neos is recruiting a Citrix Administrator for a contract role with a client in Austin, TX. The position is onsite, five days a week at 6230 E Stassney Ln, Austin, TX 78744. The candidate must currently reside in the Austin area. Job Overview
As a Citrix Administrator at TxDOT, you will manage and optimize the Citrix and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments, ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable virtual desktop services. You will administer Citrix/AVD components, maintain and harden Windows Server systems, apply networking fundamentals such as ACLs and firewall rules, automate processes with PowerShell, monitor performance, troubleshoot issues across infrastructure layers, enforce TxDOT security and compliance standards, and collaborate with internal teams to deliver a seamless end?user experience. Responsibilities Citrix/AVD Administration: Manage Citrix DaaS/CVAD integrated with AVD (host pools, session hosts, delivery groups, MCS/Autoscale). Maintain FSLogix profiles, app layering, Citrix Workspace/StoreFront/Cloud Connectors, Citrix Gateway, policy design, image lifecycle, and capacity planning. Windows Server Platform: Build, patch, and harden Windows Server 2022. Manage AD, GPO, DNS, DHCP. Use PowerShell and configuration tools (e.g., MECM/Intune, ARM/Bicep/Terraform basics) to automate tasks. Networking & Security: Apply TCP/IP fundamentals, DNS, load balancing, and access control lists at multiple layers (Citrix policies, OS firewall, network firewalls, Azure NSG/ASG). Create and maintain firewall rules for TxDOT systems. Monitoring & Operations: Use Citrix Director/Analytics, Azure Monitor/Log Analytics, and platform logs to track performance, right?size capacity, and tune user experience. Drive incident response and root?cause analysis. Document TxDOT standard operating procedures. Governance & Compliance: Follow TxDOT change, configuration, and security baselines. Contribute to platform hardening, patch compliance, backup/disaster recovery readiness, and vulnerability remediation. Customer Focus & Collaboration: Partner with application owners and service desks to triage user issues, publish applications, and deliver a consistent virtual desktop experience. Participate in an on?call rotation for high?priority incidents.
Required Qualifications
7+ years administering Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops / Citrix DaaS and/or Azure Virtual Desktop. 7+ years networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, subnets/VLANs, DNS, load balancing, ACLs, firewall rule management). 7+ years proficiency with PowerShell and familiarity with infrastructure?as?code concepts. 7+ years experience with monitoring and troubleshooting across Citrix/AVD, Windows Server, and network layers. 7+ years ability to write clear technical documentation and operate within TxDOT change and incident management processes. 7+ years administering Windows Server in enterprise environments (AD, GPO, DNS/DHCP, file/print, patching/updates).
Preferred Qualifications
4+ years experience with Azure network security, public?sector security frameworks (e.g., NIST 800?53), and CIS hardening benchmarks. 4+ years Citrix Certified Administrator (CCA?V / CCP?V / CCE?V). Microsoft AZ?104, AZ?140 certifications. ITIL Foundation and CompTIA Network+/Security+ certifications.
Compensation
Salary range: $80,000 $120,000 annually. Application Instructions
Direct applications only via the apply link; no calls or emails will be accepted. Contact
Neos Austin, TX #J-18808-Ljbffr
Neos is recruiting a Citrix Administrator for a contract role with a client in Austin, TX. The position is onsite, five days a week at 6230 E Stassney Ln, Austin, TX 78744. The candidate must currently reside in the Austin area. Job Overview
As a Citrix Administrator at TxDOT, you will manage and optimize the Citrix and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments, ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable virtual desktop services. You will administer Citrix/AVD components, maintain and harden Windows Server systems, apply networking fundamentals such as ACLs and firewall rules, automate processes with PowerShell, monitor performance, troubleshoot issues across infrastructure layers, enforce TxDOT security and compliance standards, and collaborate with internal teams to deliver a seamless end?user experience. Responsibilities Citrix/AVD Administration: Manage Citrix DaaS/CVAD integrated with AVD (host pools, session hosts, delivery groups, MCS/Autoscale). Maintain FSLogix profiles, app layering, Citrix Workspace/StoreFront/Cloud Connectors, Citrix Gateway, policy design, image lifecycle, and capacity planning. Windows Server Platform: Build, patch, and harden Windows Server 2022. Manage AD, GPO, DNS, DHCP. Use PowerShell and configuration tools (e.g., MECM/Intune, ARM/Bicep/Terraform basics) to automate tasks. Networking & Security: Apply TCP/IP fundamentals, DNS, load balancing, and access control lists at multiple layers (Citrix policies, OS firewall, network firewalls, Azure NSG/ASG). Create and maintain firewall rules for TxDOT systems. Monitoring & Operations: Use Citrix Director/Analytics, Azure Monitor/Log Analytics, and platform logs to track performance, right?size capacity, and tune user experience. Drive incident response and root?cause analysis. Document TxDOT standard operating procedures. Governance & Compliance: Follow TxDOT change, configuration, and security baselines. Contribute to platform hardening, patch compliance, backup/disaster recovery readiness, and vulnerability remediation. Customer Focus & Collaboration: Partner with application owners and service desks to triage user issues, publish applications, and deliver a consistent virtual desktop experience. Participate in an on?call rotation for high?priority incidents.
Required Qualifications
7+ years administering Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops / Citrix DaaS and/or Azure Virtual Desktop. 7+ years networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, subnets/VLANs, DNS, load balancing, ACLs, firewall rule management). 7+ years proficiency with PowerShell and familiarity with infrastructure?as?code concepts. 7+ years experience with monitoring and troubleshooting across Citrix/AVD, Windows Server, and network layers. 7+ years ability to write clear technical documentation and operate within TxDOT change and incident management processes. 7+ years administering Windows Server in enterprise environments (AD, GPO, DNS/DHCP, file/print, patching/updates).
Preferred Qualifications
4+ years experience with Azure network security, public?sector security frameworks (e.g., NIST 800?53), and CIS hardening benchmarks. 4+ years Citrix Certified Administrator (CCA?V / CCP?V / CCE?V). Microsoft AZ?104, AZ?140 certifications. ITIL Foundation and CompTIA Network+/Security+ certifications.
Compensation
Salary range: $80,000 $120,000 annually. Application Instructions
Direct applications only via the apply link; no calls or emails will be accepted. Contact
Neos Austin, TX #J-18808-Ljbffr