Job Specifications
Allied Consultants, Inc is a proudly Austin based firm with over 33 years of experience delivering top-tier technical and business professionals within Texas State Agencies. We are currently seeking an experience Citrix Administrator to play a key role within a high-impact technical services team.
**Location of job: Onsite, 4-5 days a week. Candidates must be local to Austin, TX**
Responsibilities
As a Citrix Administrator at client you will manage and optimize the Citrix and Azure Virtual Desktop environments, ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable virtual desktop services. This includes administering Citrix/AVD components, maintaining and hardening Windows Server systems, and applying networking fundamentals such as ACLs and firewall rules. You’ll automate processes with PowerShell, monitor performance using Citrix and Azure tools, and troubleshoot issues across infrastructure layers. Additionally, you’ll enforce client security and compliance standards, document procedures, and collaborate with internal teams to deliver a seamless end‑user experience.
The workers responsibilities and skills must include:
Citrix/AVD Administration: Manage Citrix DaaS/CVAD integrated with AVD (host pools, session hosts, delivery groups, MCS/Autoscale), FSLogix profiles, app layering, Citrix Workspace/StoreFront/Cloud Connectors, Citrix Gateway, policy design, image lifecycle, and capacity planning for client’s enterprise environment.
Windows Server Platform: Build, patch, and harden Windows Server (2022) for client services; manage AD, GPO, DNS, DHCP; use PowerShell and configuration tools (e.g., MECM/Intune, ARM/Bicep/Terraform basics) to automate tasks.
Networking & Security: Apply TCP/IP fundamentals, DNS, load balancing, and access control lists at multiple layers (Citrix policies, OS firewall, network firewalls, Azure NSG/ASG) to implement least‑privilege connectivity; create and maintain firewall rules for client systems.
Monitoring & Operations: Use Citrix Director/Analytics, Azure Monitor/Log Analytics, and platform logs to track performance, right‑size capacity, and tune user experience; drive incident response and root‑cause analysis; document client standard operating procedures.
Governance & Compliance: Follow client change, configuration, and security baselines; contribute to platform hardening, patch compliance, backup/DR readiness, and vulnerability remediation in partnership with client security teams.
Customer Focus & Collaboration: Partner with client application owners and service desks to triage user issues, publish applications, and deliver a consistent, high‑quality virtual desktop experience; participate in an on‑call rotation for high‑priority incidents.
Qualifications
Minimum (Required):
7 years of:
Administering Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops / Citrix DaaS and/or Azure Virtual Desktop.
Networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, subnets/VLANs, DNS, load balancing, plus hands‑on with ACLs and firewall rule management.
Proficiency with PowerShell and familiarity with infrastructure‑as‑code concepts.
Experience with monitoring and troubleshooting across Citrix/AVD, Windows Server, and network layers.
Ability to write clear technical documentation and operate within client's change and incident management processes.
Administering Windows Server in enterprise environments (AD, GPO, DNS/DHCP, file/print, patching/updates).
Preferred (Optional):
4 years of:
Experience with Azure network security, public‑sector security frameworks (e.g., NIST 800‑53), and CIS hardening benchmarks
Citrix CCA‑V / CCP‑V / CCE‑V; Microsoft AZ‑104, AZ‑140; ITIL Foundation; CompTIA Network+/Security+, certification(s) are a plus
Overview
At Allied Consultants, we value our consultants and are committed to providing an exceptional experience including:
Highly competitive pay rates
Local support staff for responsive, personal service
Comprehensive benefits package, including:
Medical insurance (with employer cost sharing)
Life insurance
A 401(K) plan with company match
Flexible spending through a cafeteria plan
Candidates selected for interviews will be subject to a criminal background check and may be required to pass a drug screening, in compliance with federal and state regulations. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of these checks.
Allied Consultants is a proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.