Job Description:
We are looking for a highly skilled Citrix Engineer to design, implement, manage, and support our Citrix environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD), Citrix Cloud, and supporting technologies such as Active Directory, Azure, and FSLogix. You will play a key role in ensuring that users have a seamless, secure, and performant virtual desktop and application experience, while continuously improving and optimizing the Citrix platform to meet business needs.
The Roles Primary Responsibilities:
1. Design, deploy, and maintain Citrix environments, including Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, Citrix Cloud, Citrix ADC (NetScaler), and Citrix StoreFront.
2. Administer and optimize Citrix environments for performance, reliability, and scalability.
3. Manage user profiles and policies with Citrix Workspace Environment Management (WEM) and FSLogix.
4. Monitor and troubleshoot Citrix infrastructure using Citrix Director, Citrix Studio, and other diagnostic tools.
5. Implement and maintain security controls, including MFA, SSL certificates, and access policies.
6. Collaborate with infrastructure teams (network, storage, cloud, and security) to ensure seamless integration and performance.
7. Automate routine tasks using PowerShell or other scripting tools.
8. Plan and execute upgrades, patches, and migrations (on-premises to Citrix Cloud or hybrid deployments).
9. Document system configurations, standard procedures, and technical designs.
10. Stay up to date with Citrix product updates, best practices, and new features.
Desirable Skills:
11. 3–5+ years of experience in Citrix engineering and administration
12. Strong understanding of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD), Citrix Cloud, and Citrix ADC (NetScaler).
13. Experience with Active Directory, Group Policy, Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), and Windows 10/11 multi-session.
14. Familiarity with FSLogix, WEM and profile management
15. Proficiency with PowerShell scripting and automation.
16. Experience troubleshooting complex end-user computing environments.
17. Citrix certifications (e.g., CCA-V, CCP-V, CCE-V).
18. Experience with Microsoft Endpoint Manager (Intune), Azure, and M365 integration.
19. Knowledge of VDI performance monitoring and capacity planning tools.
20. Exposure to Zero Trust, security hardening, and multi-factor authentication in Citrix environments.
21. Familiarity with ITIL processes and change management practices.
About you:
22. UK national
23. Location - Newcastle
24. Security cleared to SC
25. Confident in delivering high level updates, issues, and risk via conference calls (both internal and external to DXC)
26. Experience collaborating with 3rd party vendors and customers.
27. Natural problem solver.
28. Experience collaborating with 3rd party vendors and customers.
About Our Vacancies
Would you describe yourself as a creative and ambitious individual who is always ready to take on the next challenge? If your answer is yes, you are going to fit right in with our team. We are looking for passionate, motivated, innovative team players with a thirst for learning and problem solving, who would like to be part of our vision in helping clients transform their business.
New business has resulted in significant growth. We are driving real transformation using modern delivery platforms. Our clients are embracing newer platforms such as Azure and Office365 moving towards managed cloud platforms, delivering solutions with DevOps and Agile methodologies to deliver workload in sprints. This allows us to utilise industry leading tools and methodologies to quickly deliver beneficial results.
About DXC
DXC Technology is the world’s leading independent, end-to-end IT services company, helping clients harness the power of innovation to thrive on change. Created by the merger of CSC and the Enterprise Services business of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, DXC Technology serves nearly 6,000 private and public sector clients across 70 countries. The company’s extensive partner alliance and independent status allows us to build strong vendor relationships.
At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.