IT Engineer w/Citrix expertise needed; Broomfield
Posted by: "Dale Abel" dale.abel@abelintegration.com
TIAA-CREF, a pension management firm for higher education and medical
providers is looking for an IT Engineer with Citrix expertise. The job
position can be viewed and applied for at:
http://tiaa.taleo.net/careersection/10000/moresearch.ftl?lang=en
Search for job number 1685418
The position could be out of either our Broomfield CO or Charlotte NC
offices (but no relocation would be available).
Please email me if you have questions.
Dale
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Sr IT Engineer - Citrix - 1685418
Description
This position requires a seasoned professional with at least 8 years of
experience in the IT industry. Candidates must have a very strong
server
engineering background and possess detailed working knowledge of Citrix
software, Windows Operating Systems and Intel hardware as deployed in a
mission-critical, multi-site enterprise environment.
Primary Responsibilities:
* Evaluate, install, configure, and deploy Citrix applications,
software, and/or enhancements to existing Citrix infrastructure
* Ensure that Citrix deployments meet business requirements and goals,
as well as fulfill user requirements, system compliance, and security
specifications
* Collaborate with desktop, server, and network engineers, IT Security,
and business analysts to identify and test application delivery via
Citrix programs and applications
* Perform second and third level monitoring and troubleshooting of
Citrix servers including 24 x 7 support as needed
* Identify and resolve systems issues, including installing and
configuring patches and upgrades as required
* Identify and resolve problems affecting Citrix infrastructure
performance, efficiency, and availability in a timely manner
* Analyze Citrix application usage and plan for growth or increases in
network capacity and/or licensing
* Develop, implement and maintain policies and procedures for Citrix
system administration and appropriate use
Qualifications
* 5+ years hands on experience with Citrix technologies
* 4+ years experience with Windows Server 2003 x64 Terminal Services
installation/configuration and operation, with special emphasis on a
Citrix Environment
* 5+ years experience with Microsoft Active Directory and group policy
* 1+ years experience with Citrix XenApp Server 4.5, installation,
configuration, and operation
* 5+ years experience of Application and Desktop Publishing through a
web browser
* 5+ years hand on experience providing Citrix trouble shooting,
optimization, patch management and capacity planning
* 5+ years of functional Engineering group experience, preferably in
the
financial services sector
o 3+ years project management skills supporting large scale
corporate initiatives
Working knowledge (Nice to Have):
* LAN/WAN technologies and network protocols (e.g. routers, switches,
TCP/IP, firewalls)
* Enterprise database technologies (MS SQL)
* Systems management technologies (e.g. Tivoli Framework, HPSIM)
General skills (Required):
o Excellent conceptual and analytical skills
o Excellent verbal and written communication skills
o Able to produce detailed technical documentation and server
architecture diagrams
o Adherence to corporate standards/problem and change management
policies
o A bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience is required
o Professional certifications are a plus
Primary Location Charlotte, NC
Other Locations Broomfield, CO
Organization Information Technology
