System Engineer II

Description

Responsibilities

·        Design, implement, and maintain Citrix environments to meet organizational requirements.

·        Ensure high availability, scalability, and performance of Citrix solutions.

·        Maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot all issues related to application and database servers, including upgrades, patches, and operating system issues. 

·        Maintain a healthy Windows Active Directory environment by reviewing and modifying group policies, logon scripts, and Active Directory permissions and security on the entire domain.

·        Collaborate with network engineering, business application, and database administration units to ensure server and system resources are meeting business demands.

·        Support and deploy Information Security (IS) system guidelines to a secure Information Technology (IT) infrastructure.

·        Act as the technical lead for the IT Engineering team. Handle escalated helpdesk issues; provide support and offer technical advice on Citrix, Windows, VMware, and related issues.

·        Identify and resolve Citrix-related issues promptly to minimize downtime.

·        Conduct root cause analysis for recurring problems and implement preventive measures.

·        Perform additional duties and projects as assigned by management.

Qualifications

·        Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent years of experience required.

·        Minimum five (5) years experience in Windows and/or Unix/Linux operating system administration.

·        Minimum three (3) years experience with VMware and Citrix VAD required.

·        Experience with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (Required, and v1906 and above preferred).

·        Extensive experience with Citrix Application Layering (and/or similar application layering technology)

·        Extensive experience with Citrix Provisioning Services

·        Expert level proficiency with Windows 2016, 2019, 2022 Group Policy and Active Directory, solid understanding of Active Directory design and implementation.

·        Experience with Ivanti UWM (formerly AppSense) v2018 and above preferred (Experience with other profile management solutions acceptable).

·        Working knowledge of Citrix ADC and ADM a plus.

·        Experience with thin clients and their management (Dell Wyse and Wyse Management suite or Elux).

·        Exchange Online / Office365 Management a plus.

·        Understanding of IT Service Management terms and processes.

·        Citrix certifications are a plus.

·        Vision and leadership skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues and provide solutions.

·        Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with other team members, unit directors, upper management, technology leaders, and support staff on as enterprise-wide basis.

·        Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to articulate vision, direction, requirements, and priorities.

·        Must be able to participate in 24/7 on-call rotation schedule.

We offer extraordinary benefits including outstanding health, dental, pension and family benefits for most positions which are paid entirely by the Funds without co-payments, deductibles, or out-of-pocket expenses for covered services. We also offer tuition reimbursement, generous holiday, vacation, and sick leave, as well as a 401K plan.