Citrix Solution Architect

Responsibilities:

• The Sr. Solution Architect will closely work with the client on end-to-end solution architecture, finalize design requirements, complete the technical solution with details on work breakdown structure, pricing and planning.
• Work with the project manager, project technical resources, and business stakeholders, to ensure that requirements are understood, dependencies are defined, and the solution is documented and tested.
• Will be the technical lead for end-to-end project solution, implementation and transition to the steady state operations.
• Be part of the Workplace services operations team for steady state operations and escalations.

Qualifications and Skills:

• BS or BA degree in Information Technology with 10+ years of progressive experience in IT.
• 5+ years of hands-on Citrix architecture and engineering experience.
• Citrix and Virtualization certifications.
• Design, architect, and implement Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops environments.
• Develop scalable Citrix solutions for on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud).
• Configure and optimize Citrix components: Citrix Delivery Controllers, StoreFront, Citrix Gateway (NetScaler), Citrix Director, Citrix Workspace
• Design and implement high-availability and disaster recovery solutions for Citrix infrastructure.
• Lead migration projects from legacy Citrix environments to current platforms.
• Experience with Windows Server administration and Active Directory.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and hybrid cloud architectures.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts including DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, SSL, VPN, load balancing, and firewalls.
• Maintains strong knowledge of emerging technologies and trends.
• Develop scripts, utilities, and applications to aid in automation and steady state operations.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Strong customer skills, technical analysis and engineering skills.
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization, be an effective team member and provide coordination across matrixed virtual teams and organizations.

Job Description - Grade Specific

SolutionorDelivery Architect Director Responsible for the solution. Own, shape and drive the solution delivery and the partnership between Capgemini and the client. Understand the challenges, complexities and opportunities inherent in a business environment. Align the design of the solution according to the principles of enterprise architecture and control its successful implementation. Identify and assess technical evolution scenarios of a client organization and define its governance processes and program management. Are acknowledged internally and externally as a thought leader, are seen as a role model in the community, and can operate effectively at the highest levels within national and multi national organisations. Certification: preferably Capgemini Architects certification level 3 or above, relevant solution certifications, IAF andoror industry certifications such as TOGAF 9 or equivalent.