What are the responsibilities and job description for the Virtualization Administrator position at Raymond James Financial, Inc.?
Job Description Summary
Monitors system hardware, network, and infrastructure software performance, solves problems, and suggests improvements. Typically also manages authorized access to system resources.Job Description
Responsibilities:
Administrate, implement, maintain, and optimize all Virtualization systems including W365, Intune, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD) environments, ensuring high availability, scalability, and alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
Manage policy in applications such as Citrix, Active Directory, Intune, Ivanti AppSense, and Island Enterprise Browser. Etc
Serve as a Second-line escalation point for complex Citrix infrastructure incidents impacting virtual desktops and application delivery.
Monitor Virtual environments including Delivery Controllers, StoreFront, VDAs, and NetScaler/ADC components and Citrix Cloud services and Island IPA’s.
Diagnose and remediate performance issues such as logon delays, session instability, and capacity constraints.
Maintain platform health including patching, licensing, certificates, and configuration standards.
Manage gold images and master images including OS patching, application updates, and image optimization.
Review and approve access requests enforcing least-privilege principles.
Deploy Citrix upgrades, testing, and validation in non-production environments prior to rollout.
Attest and assist audit and compliance.
Skills:
Advanced level knowledge of Citrix NetScaler/Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD).
Enterprise (Secure) Browsers, Island.
PowerShell proficient.
Strong understanding of virtualization, networking, and storage concepts.
Ability to analyze metrics, logs, and telemetry for proactive issue resolution.
Experience with performance tuning, capacity planning, and high-availability design.
Strong documentation and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaborate across infrastructure, security, and application teams.
Reporting and metric presentation.
Education
Bachelor’s: Computer and Information Science, High School (HS) (Required)Work Experience
General Experience - 3 to 6 yearsCertifications
Travel
Less than 25%Workstyle
HybridThe total compensation for this position includes base salary or wages, and may include components such as additional compensation (cash or equity), discretionary bonuses, or commissions. This position is eligible for a benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision; life insurance; critical illness insurance and accident insurance; disability benefits; retirement savings; paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave); and parental leave. Eligibility for benefits and specific offerings may vary based on position and employment status. To view more details of the benefits offered, visit Myrjbenefits.com.
We expect our associates at all levels to:
- Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
- Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
- Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
- Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
- Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm
At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.
#LI-TC1