What are the responsibilities and job description for the Citrix Engineer position at FlexTrade?
FlexTrade Systems is a global leader in high performance multi-asset execution management and order management systems for equities, fixed income, foreign exchange, futures, and options. A pioneer in the field, FlexTrade is internationally recognized for introducing FlexTRADER®, the world’s first broker-neutral, execution management trading system, which allows clients to completely control and customize their execution workflows through a comprehensive ability to search/access liquidity while maintaining the confidentiality of their trading strategies.
The Team:
Our Windows Engineering Team works collaboratively across the globe, with local teams in every office providing operational support and project implementation in a challenging, fast paced environment.
The Windows & Citrix Engineer position will work directly with our users and management to plan and direct work across our Windows and Citrix environments.
About You:
The ideal candidate will have excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work both independently and within a team. You will have excellent attention to detail and be able to prioritize your workload, whether it be production escalation issues, tickets or wider projects.
You will have a background in Microsoft Windows with experience in supporting, configuring, and installing Windows Servers. You will be experienced in using Powershell to automate repetitive tasks across large IT estates.
You will be experienced in designing, building, and supporting Citrix Desktop Virtualization environments globally, and presenting these environments to a variety of clients as a managed service.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
6 to 8 years’ experience in managing, administering, and troubleshooting Microsoft Windows 2012, 2016, 2019 and 2022
Deep experience with Citrix architecture & design. Including ADC/NetScaler (13.0 ), Citrix ADM, WEM, XenApp, XenDesktop, High Availability, resiliency/redundancy, GSLB etc.
Deep experience in design/implementation/support of Windows Active Directory (AD) services, FSMO, DNS, replication etc.
Experience in deploying Citrix environments (on-prem/hybrid/cloud) from scratch or upgrading/migrating existing deployments (7.15/1912 )
In-depth knowledge of implementing and supporting distributed Windows Certification Authority infrastructure (ADCS)
Proven experience implementing and supporting SAML/SSO deployments and integrations with Citrix
Experience with AD GPO and secure configurations.
Experience with auditing of AD and Windows environments and performing adjustments to security & configuration policies
Deep experience in administering and troubleshooting Citrix environments
A knowledge of scripting (PowerShell preferred) and performing tasks remotely through automation
Experience with monitoring and automation tools (ControlUp/PDQDeploy etc.)
Proven ability to communicate professionally in a corporate environment
Desirable Skills
Experience with ITIL or IT service management practices.
Knowledge of TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, and network fundamentals.
Familiarity with VMware virtualization platforms.
Experience with configuration management and endpoint deployment tools.
Familiarity with collaboration and service tools such as Jira, Confluence, ServiceNOW.
Citrix certifications such as CCA-V, CCP-V, or CCE-V are advantageous.
Personal Attributes
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Able to work independently and collaboratively across global teams.
High attention to detail and strong ownership mindset.
Able to manage competing priorities in a fast-moving environment.
Customer-focused with a professional and service-oriented approach.
**FlexTrade Systems, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an authorized agreement for a particular SOW (Statement of Work) in place is hired: such resumes are deemed the sole property of FlexTrade Systems, Inc.**
**FlexTrade Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law.**