Job Title: Netscaler SME- Citrix Expert
Location: Hybrid, Sheffield/Birmingham/Leeds UK (3days/Week Onsite)
Duration: 6months+ Contract Inside IR35
500GBP/Day Inside IR35
Role Overview
We are looking for a highly skilled Netscaler SME / Citrix Expert to support a major banking client in designing, implementing, and managing secure, high-performance Citrix and Netscaler environments. The ideal candidate will be responsible for delivering stable, scalable, and secure application delivery solutions within a complex banking infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, configure, and maintain Citrix Netscaler (ADC/Gateway) infrastructure for secure application delivery.
* Act as the subject matter expert for Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops (XenApp/XenDesktop).
* Troubleshoot performance issues, latency, and connectivity problems across Citrix/Netscaler environments.
* Optimize Netscaler load-balancing, traffic management, high availability, and SSL offloading.
* Implement security policies, multi-factor authentication, and access controls for banking systems.
* Work closely with network, security, and application teams to ensure seamless user experience.
* Perform upgrades, patches, health checks, and capacity planning.
* Document architecture, configurations, standards, and operational procedures.
* Support incident, change, and problem management processes following ITIL practices.
Required Skills & Expertise
Proven experience as a Citrix/Netscaler SME in large enterprise or banking environments.
* Citrix Netscaler ADC/Gateway
* Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops
* Citrix Cloud (preferred)
* StoreFront, Director, Studio
* Strong understanding of load balancing, GSLB, LDAP integration, SSL certificates, and application delivery.
* Good knowledge of networking (TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, routing, firewalls).
* Experience with security and compliance in financial institutions.
* Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning skills.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Nice-to-Have
* Citrix certifications (CCA-V, CCP-V, CCP-N).
* Experience with F5, Azure, VMware, or other application delivery technologies.
* Experience working in regulated banking environments.
Priyanka Sharma
Senior Delivery Consultant
Office: 02033759240
Email: psharma@vallumassociates.com