IT Engineer - Citrix
Posted by: "Dale Abel" dale.abel@abelintegration.com daleabel1962
Date: Thu Mar 5, 2009
TIAA-CREF, a pension management firm specializing in the Education and
Medical markets is looking for an IT Engineer with Citrix expertise.
This position would work out of our Broomfield office. Very competitive
benefits including work-from-home up to 2 days a week.
The job description is below, if you are interested either apply online
or send your resume to me. To apply on-line go to:
http://tiaa.taleo.net/careersection/10000/moresearch.ftl?lang=en and
search for job number: 1685418
or search for IT positions in Colorado.
Dale Abel
------- Job Description -------
This position requires a seasoned professional with at least 8 years of
experience in the IT industry. Candidates must have a 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 x 64 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
3+ years project management skills supporting large scale
corporate initiatives
Working knowledge of:
* 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:
* Excellent conceptual and analytical skills
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Able to produce detailed technical documentation and server
architecture diagrams
* Adherence to corporate standards/problem and change management
policies
* A bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience is required
* Professional certifications are a plus
