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BAE Systems, Inc. · 3 hours ago

System Administrator (Citrix)

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$118K/yr - $201K/yr

6+ years exp

BAE Systems is seeking an experienced full-time on-site System Administrator to support their work as a prime contractor on a U.S. Navy weapon system. The role involves identifying requirements for the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops systems and administering these environments to ensure operational and security needs are met.

Defense & Space

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Capture, document, and structure stakeholder requirements, then design and implement approved Citrix solutions that meet operational and security needs

Incorporate DISA STIGs, IAVAs, CTOs, and industry best practices into all configurations, deployments, and system changes

Administer, maintain, and enhance Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops environments (1912 LTSR and 2203 LTSR), including Delivery Controllers, StoreFront, and supporting components

Design and deploy additional Citrix capacity, including expansion of Citrix Desktops and NetScaler Gateway appliances

Configure and maintain highly available NetScaler Gateway pairs, including access policies, authentication, load balancing, and remote-access configurations

Build, update, and maintain desktop and server images used across Citrix deployments

Support and maintain all Citrix-based applications, coordinating with customers on installations, upgrades, and application requirements

Manage and support Citrix Workspace App (2203 LTSR and later) deployments across the enterprise

Support Web Interface, third-party application access requirements, and application virtualization components

Provide Tier II and Tier III support for complex Citrix, NetScaler, and virtual desktop issues, including performance analysis and root-cause troubleshooting

Ensure all Citrix systems remain compliant with DoD security guidance and are aligned with enterprise cybersecurity policy

Collaborate with Active Directory, networking, storage, and VMware teams to ensure system health, availability, and performance

Qualification

Citrix Virtual AppsCitrix NetScaler GatewayWindows ServerActive DirectoryCitrix Workspace AppDISA STIGs complianceCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsTime management

Required

Ability and willingness to work full-time onsite at the Washington Navy Yard

Ten years of position-related experience or a bachelor's degree in Information Systems or related field with six years of experience

Active DoD Top Secret security clearance

DoD 8570 IAT Level II or III certification, or a SECNAV 5239 qualifying degree with the ability to obtain IAT Level II within 6 months

Eligibility to obtain and maintain a CAC, facility access, and SSP network account in good standing

Hands-on experience with: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 1912 LTSR and 2203 LTSR, Citrix Workspace App 2203 LTSR or later, Citrix StoreFront administration, Citrix application virtualization and application delivery, Citrix NetScaler Gateway configuration and customization

Experience planning and executing upgrades for large Citrix VDI environments

Proficiency with Windows Server (2016/2019/2022) and Windows 11 operating systems

Strong working knowledge of Active Directory, NAS storage solutions, VMware vSphere, and core network infrastructure

Ability to troubleshoot network connectivity and authentication issues

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with government officials, partners, and technical teams

Solid organizational, time management, and planning abilities