Capital Health
IT Citrix Infrastructure Lead- FT- Pennington
Capital Health, Pennington, New Jersey, us, 08534
Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.
Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.
Pay Range $97,947.20 - $147,124.33
Scheduled Weekly Hours 40
Position Overview SUMMARY The IT Citrix Infrastructure Lead is a senior technical leader responsible for the strategic design, implementation, and continuous improvement of Capital Health’s enterprise Citrix environment. This role serves as the technical authority for virtual desktop and application delivery, ensuring secure, scalable, and high-performance access to clinical and business systems across both on-prem and cloud platforms.
In addition to hands-on engineering responsibilities, this role provides technical leadership to cross-functional teams, influences long-term platform strategy, and drives modernization initiatives related to Citrix, VMware, Azure, and storage infrastructure. The Lead also ensures alignment with organizational goals, security standards, and compliance frameworks (e.g., HIPAA, NIST).
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education
Required: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; or equivalent experience
Preferred: Master’s degree or advanced certifications in virtualization, cloud architecture, or information security
Experience
8+ years of IT infrastructure experience, including:
5+ years leading design, implementation, and support of enterprise Citrix environments
3+ years of experience with VMware virtualization and Microsoft Azure integration
Prior experience in a technical leadership or mentoring capacity
Experience in highly regulated industries such as healthcare, finance, or government
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Citrix Expertise (Core Focus)
Deep expertise in Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, Citrix Cloud, StoreFront, and Delivery Controllers
Advanced knowledge of Citrix ADC (NetScaler), Citrix Provisioning Services (PVS), MCS, and Citrix WEM
Experience with FSLogix or Citrix Profile Management for profile and session optimization
Strong troubleshooting skills across Citrix session performance, access issues, and app delivery
Supporting Technologies
Strong proficiency in VMware vSphere, vCenter, and virtual infrastructure best practices
Solid experience integrating Citrix workloads with Azure, including Azure AD and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)
Expertise in Windows Server environments (2019–2025), GPO, Active Directory
Understanding of enterprise storage systems (e.g., NetApp, Dell EMC, Pure Storage) as they relate to VDI performance
Hands‑on scripting/automation using PowerShell
Familiarity with Zero Trust, MFA, and remote access security best practices
Understanding of regulatory compliance frameworks: HIPAA, NIST, PCI–DS, CIS Benchmarks
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS
Citrix Certified Expert – Virtualization (CCE‒V)
Citrix Certified Professional – Virtualization (CCP‒V)
Microsoft Certified: Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty or Azure Administrator Associate
VMware Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization (VCP‒DCV)
NetApp, Pure Storage, or Dell EMC storage certifications
ITIL Foundation or equivalent process–oriented certification
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Lead the design and implementation of secure, scalable Citrix solutions across on‐prem and hybrid environments
Define standards, best practices, and governance models for Citrix infrastructure, user access, and VDI operations
Collaborate with cloud, network, security, and application teams to ensure performance and compliance
Guide Citrix integration with Azure for hybrid workloads and future‐state virtualization strategies
Drive automation and standardization through PowerShell scripting and infrastructure-as-code
Oversee Citrix-related monitoring, capacity planning, alerting, and incident response processes
Lead root cause analysis for high-impact Citrix incidents and guide remediation plans
Mentor and coach Citrix engineers and infrastructure staff to elevate platform support and delivery
Serve as a technical point of contact for audits, security reviews, and vendor engagements
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Contribute to enterprise architecture and cloud transformation strategies involving Citrix and Azure
Evaluate emerging technologies and tools that enhance user experience, security, and platform resilience
Participate in budget planning and vendor management for Citrix licensing, support, and infrastructure needs
Lead platform upgrades, migrations, and lifecycle planning (e.g., Windows Server, VMware, Citrix LTSR)
Produce and maintain detailed design documentation, SOPs, and knowledge transfer materials
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Enterprise Citrix infrastructure (on-prem and cloud-hosted)
Citrix access gateway and session security
VMware virtualization and Azure integration
Windows Server and Active Directory support for VDI
Storage optimization for profile and workload performance
Cross-functional technical leadership and mentoring
Compliance and security alignment for remote access infrastructure
KEY METRICS FOR SUCCESS
High system uptime and end-user satisfaction with Citrix services
Efficient delivery of secure, compliant VDI solutions
Reduction in Citrix-related incidents and faster resolution times
Improved session performance, logon times, and profile stability
Increased team knowledge and autonomy through mentoring and documentation
Timely delivery of platform upgrades and optimization initiatives
Alignment of Citrix strategy with broader IT transformation and cloud goals
Benefits
Medical Plan
Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Healthcare FSA
Dependent Care FSA
Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)
Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
Employee Assistance Program
Commuter Transit
Commuter Parking
Supplemental Life Insurance
Voluntary Life Spouse
Voluntary Life Employee
Voluntary Life Child
Voluntary Legal Services
Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
Voluntary Pet Insurance
Paid Time-Off Program
The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.
The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.
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Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.
Pay Range $97,947.20 - $147,124.33
Scheduled Weekly Hours 40
Position Overview SUMMARY The IT Citrix Infrastructure Lead is a senior technical leader responsible for the strategic design, implementation, and continuous improvement of Capital Health’s enterprise Citrix environment. This role serves as the technical authority for virtual desktop and application delivery, ensuring secure, scalable, and high-performance access to clinical and business systems across both on-prem and cloud platforms.
In addition to hands-on engineering responsibilities, this role provides technical leadership to cross-functional teams, influences long-term platform strategy, and drives modernization initiatives related to Citrix, VMware, Azure, and storage infrastructure. The Lead also ensures alignment with organizational goals, security standards, and compliance frameworks (e.g., HIPAA, NIST).
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education
Required: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; or equivalent experience
Preferred: Master’s degree or advanced certifications in virtualization, cloud architecture, or information security
Experience
8+ years of IT infrastructure experience, including:
5+ years leading design, implementation, and support of enterprise Citrix environments
3+ years of experience with VMware virtualization and Microsoft Azure integration
Prior experience in a technical leadership or mentoring capacity
Experience in highly regulated industries such as healthcare, finance, or government
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Citrix Expertise (Core Focus)
Deep expertise in Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, Citrix Cloud, StoreFront, and Delivery Controllers
Advanced knowledge of Citrix ADC (NetScaler), Citrix Provisioning Services (PVS), MCS, and Citrix WEM
Experience with FSLogix or Citrix Profile Management for profile and session optimization
Strong troubleshooting skills across Citrix session performance, access issues, and app delivery
Supporting Technologies
Strong proficiency in VMware vSphere, vCenter, and virtual infrastructure best practices
Solid experience integrating Citrix workloads with Azure, including Azure AD and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)
Expertise in Windows Server environments (2019–2025), GPO, Active Directory
Understanding of enterprise storage systems (e.g., NetApp, Dell EMC, Pure Storage) as they relate to VDI performance
Hands‑on scripting/automation using PowerShell
Familiarity with Zero Trust, MFA, and remote access security best practices
Understanding of regulatory compliance frameworks: HIPAA, NIST, PCI–DS, CIS Benchmarks
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS
Citrix Certified Expert – Virtualization (CCE‒V)
Citrix Certified Professional – Virtualization (CCP‒V)
Microsoft Certified: Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty or Azure Administrator Associate
VMware Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization (VCP‒DCV)
NetApp, Pure Storage, or Dell EMC storage certifications
ITIL Foundation or equivalent process–oriented certification
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Lead the design and implementation of secure, scalable Citrix solutions across on‐prem and hybrid environments
Define standards, best practices, and governance models for Citrix infrastructure, user access, and VDI operations
Collaborate with cloud, network, security, and application teams to ensure performance and compliance
Guide Citrix integration with Azure for hybrid workloads and future‐state virtualization strategies
Drive automation and standardization through PowerShell scripting and infrastructure-as-code
Oversee Citrix-related monitoring, capacity planning, alerting, and incident response processes
Lead root cause analysis for high-impact Citrix incidents and guide remediation plans
Mentor and coach Citrix engineers and infrastructure staff to elevate platform support and delivery
Serve as a technical point of contact for audits, security reviews, and vendor engagements
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Contribute to enterprise architecture and cloud transformation strategies involving Citrix and Azure
Evaluate emerging technologies and tools that enhance user experience, security, and platform resilience
Participate in budget planning and vendor management for Citrix licensing, support, and infrastructure needs
Lead platform upgrades, migrations, and lifecycle planning (e.g., Windows Server, VMware, Citrix LTSR)
Produce and maintain detailed design documentation, SOPs, and knowledge transfer materials
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Enterprise Citrix infrastructure (on-prem and cloud-hosted)
Citrix access gateway and session security
VMware virtualization and Azure integration
Windows Server and Active Directory support for VDI
Storage optimization for profile and workload performance
Cross-functional technical leadership and mentoring
Compliance and security alignment for remote access infrastructure
KEY METRICS FOR SUCCESS
High system uptime and end-user satisfaction with Citrix services
Efficient delivery of secure, compliant VDI solutions
Reduction in Citrix-related incidents and faster resolution times
Improved session performance, logon times, and profile stability
Increased team knowledge and autonomy through mentoring and documentation
Timely delivery of platform upgrades and optimization initiatives
Alignment of Citrix strategy with broader IT transformation and cloud goals
Benefits
Medical Plan
Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Healthcare FSA
Dependent Care FSA
Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)
Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
Employee Assistance Program
Commuter Transit
Commuter Parking
Supplemental Life Insurance
Voluntary Life Spouse
Voluntary Life Employee
Voluntary Life Child
Voluntary Legal Services
Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
Voluntary Pet Insurance
Paid Time-Off Program
The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.
The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.
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