Citrix/Active Directory Engineer - Great Firm Chicago Loop

Work for one of the most prestigious International Companies, Headquartered in the Chicago Loop just blocks from the train station.Growing Firm with phenominal Growth Potential, Stable Company, Great Reputation and Excellent Compensation and Benefits.

The position of Senior Citrix and Active Directory Engineer needs:

3-5 years Citrix & Active Directory Network Engineer (need both)  Must have Citrix XPE experience.Need Strong electronic software distribution experience ( they use Radias, but it can be SMS, etc.)  (ZenWorks used to do the same thing for Novell clients – Operations experience ( DHCP, WINS, etc)

 

 



On call rotating every 6-8 weeks, will have a blackberry, they have 36 servers including production and testing

Virtual server experience is a plus  -  THIS IS A VERY FAST PACE ENVIRONMENT, must be able to handle.

 



Overview:

 

 

Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm

 



Responsibilities:

 

 

Under general supervision, formulates and defines system scope and objectives through research and fact-finding to develop or modify moderately complex information systems.  Prepares detailed specifications from which programs will be written.  Analyzes and revises existing system logic difficulties and documentation as necessary.  Competent to work on most phases of application systems analyst activities, but requires instruction and guidance in other phases.  May use CASE tools.  In addition will be responsible for the support of IS services related to planning, design, implementation, on-going management and security of a Desktop/Citrix Management Solutions. Working closely together with Server Operations to manage and coordinate planning of development, installation and testing. Will be responsible for troubleshooting, evaluating and assisting in the resolution of network service problems. Evaluate system performance.  Maintain, troubleshoot and configure servers, desktop computers, networking and office equipment. Will be required to make recommendations regarding enhancements of the systems. Must analyze and perform patches and upgrades, including new solutions as well as application packaging where appropriate. Will provide IT support and training to local and remote end users and IT staff. Administer and maintain Active Directory Objects, permissions, GPO's, and access rights. Maintain a detailed Hardware and Software inventory through reporting functions and assist as needed in other areas of ongoing projects.



Qualifications:

 

 

Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience working with Windows XP Operating Systems and Windows 2000 server experience.  In addition must have three years of experience with Citrix Presentation Server, XPE, Citrix Secure Gateway and Installation Manager.  Experience with desktop development, testing, migration and support of new or upgraded software including Microsoft operating systems is required.  In depth knowledge of MSI technology and DHCP, DNS, WINS and Internet Protocols.  Must have virtual server experience and strong database administration knowledge.  Knowledge of security products such as desktop firewalls are highly preferred.  Must have strong organizational and communication skills. Technical knowledge of computers, networks, software, and Internet technologies including hands-on experience installing and configuring is required.