Architect

Harris Computer

. Design, document, and maintain end-to-end Citrix architecture across on-premises, DaaS, hybrid, multi-site, and disaster-recovery environments .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • IndiaSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Citrix CVAD architecture and engineering, including design, migration, and troubleshooting of Citrix environments. Proficient in automation and scripting with PowerShell and Terraform, alongside strong leadership in project management and cross-functional collaboration.

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Citrix CVAD ArchitecturePowerShell ScriptingCitrix DaaS MigrationWindows Server/Client KnowledgeCitrix Certifications

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Hard Skills

Citrix CVADCitrix DaaSNetScaler/ADCPowerShellTerraformFSLogixUPMHyper-VVMware vSphereAzure

Soft Skills

TroubleshootingAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipMentorship

Tools & Technologies

GitHubREST APIsCI/CD PipelinesActive DirectoryGroup Policy

Certifications & Qualifications

CCP-VCCE-VMicrosoft Azure CertificationWindows Server CertificationMicrosoft 365 Certification

Industry Keywords

End-User ComputingDisaster RecoveryCapacity PlanningHigh AvailabilityChange Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSAzureCitrixCloudDNSPythonTerraformVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, document, and maintain end-to-end Citrix architecture across on-premises, DaaS, hybrid, multi-site, and disaster-recovery environments
Produce high-level and low-level designs, reference architectures, standards, and build guides
Define capacity planning, sizing, scalability, and high-availability strategies for Citrix infrastructure and VDA workloads
Design secure remote access using NetScaler Gateway/ADC, SAML, MFA, and Entra ID
Serve as the Tier 3/final escalation point for complex, high-impact Citrix incidents
Perform root-cause analysis of logon, session, graphics, VDA registration, and profile issues
Engage Citrix and other vendors and drive support cases to resolution
Document RCA findings and create knowledge-base articles and runbooks
Lead CVAD upgrades, Citrix DaaS migrations, component upgrades, testing, cutovers, and rollback planning
Coordinate project plans, timelines, risks, communications, change management, and post-implementation reviews
Evaluate UPM versus FSLogix and design, tune, and migrate profile architectures
Lead POCs and pilots for new Citrix, virtualization, cloud, GPU, analytics, and secure-access technologies
Lead approved solution rollouts through design, build, testing, and operational handover
Optimize logon times, session performance, user experience, and resource utilization
Automate deployment, image management, and configuration using PowerShell, REST APIs, Terraform/Ansible, and CI/CD pipelines
Define monitoring, alerting, health-check, patching, lifecycle, golden-image, and application-packaging strategies
Define security baselines, hardening standards, certificate management, vulnerability remediation, and DR/BCP testing
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Citrix engineers and support teams
Liaise with Citrix, Microsoft, and other vendors; contribute to roadmaps, budgets, and licensing strategy
Develop diagnostic playbooks, training materials, recorded sessions, runbooks, and lessons-learned libraries
Mentor Systems Engineers and conduct knowledge-transfer sessions and training
Lead AI-assisted analysis of Citrix configurations, GPO data, knowledge articles, and best-practice documentation
Develop or guide PowerShell and Python scripts for GPO auditing, data extraction, and cross-environment comparison
Work with tooling teams to productionize AI-based GPO audit and Citrix policy-analysis capabilities
Use GitHub for Citrix automation and innovation

Requirements

What you’ll need

8–12+ years of experience in end-user computing, with 5+ years in Citrix CVAD architecture and engineering
Expert knowledge of Citrix CVAD, Citrix DaaS, StoreFront, NetScaler/ADC, PVS/MCS, Director, and WEM
Proven experience delivering major upgrades (CVAD LTSR/CR) and migrations
Hands-on experience with UPM and FSLogix, including design, migration, and troubleshooting
Strong knowledge of Windows Server/Client, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, PKI, networking, and storage
Experience with hypervisors and cloud platforms (VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, Nutanix AHV, Azure, AWS)
Proficiency in PowerShell scripting and automation
Ability to use AI tools to build and troubleshoot PowerShell/REST/Terraform automation for Citrix, with GitHub source control, pull request review, and CI/CD workflows
Demonstrated ability to lead POCs, solution deployments, and cross-functional projects
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills
Preferred: Citrix certifications (CCP-V, CCE-V, or current Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops certifications)
Preferred: Microsoft certifications (Azure, Windows Server, Microsoft 365)
Preferred: Experience with ITIL processes, change management, Agile/hybrid project delivery, Azure Virtual Desktop, or VMware Horizon