Job Title: Netscaler SME- Citrix Expert Location: Hybrid, Sheffield/Birmingham/Leeds UK (3days/Week Onsite) Duration: 6months Contract Inside IR35 500GBP/Day Inside IR35 NetscaleR 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. NetscalerKey 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. NetscalerRequired 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.