Senior Infrastructure Technician (Citrix)

Senior Infrastructure Technician (Citrix) Location: Canberra Job Type: Contract Specialisation: Architects Salary: Negotiable Reference: CR/025598_1711002857 Contact: Simmi Vakharia Email: email Simmi Canberra and Sydney locationContract until June 2025Australian Citizen with NV2 experienceResponsibilities: Manage the architecture and integration of Citrix ICT infrastructure onto Navy platforms.Execute the setup and configuration of Citrix infrastructure, including installing and configuring infrastructure components and provisioning necessary resources.Ensure the continuous health and optimal performance of Citrix infrastructure by applying patches, updates, and conducting regular health checks.Maintain and enhance Citrix build and deployment automation scripts to streamline processes, accommodate changes, and troubleshoot issues, enabling efficient and reliable deployments.Collaborate with the End User Services (EUS) team to manage the complete lifespan of desktop VDI, covering planning, deployment, maintenance, and adherence to organisational standards.Monitor user experience, performance metrics, and set up alerting mechanisms to promptly identify and address any anomalies or critical events, ensuring a seamless user experience.Create and peer review Standard Operating Procedure documentation (SOPs), build guides and related artefacts.Report to the EUC & Apps Integration Lead in relation to status of activities, identified risks and task completion.Work collaboratively with project peers and external stakeholders to deliver an overall high-quality end product.Required Skills & Experience:Experience in Defence as a Senior Infrastructure Technician.Demonstrated experience in the architecture and integration of Citrix ICT infrastructure onto platform operating systems.Demonstrated experience and knowledge in: - Citrix ADC (Netscaler) - Citrix Monitoring - Nutanix AHV - VMware VCF/ESXi/vSphere - Machine Creation Services - IGEL and UMS - PowerShell Scripting & Ansible AutomationAbility to take customer requirements, industry standards and frameworks and apply in a practical application to future proposed designs and systems.Strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills with ability to present and engage with both internal and external stakeholders and Projects.