[THIN] Citrix Position in Arizona

  • From: "Steve Greenberg" <steveg@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <thin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2007 10:29:44 -0700

For anyone who is interested, see below?.

 

 

Steve Greenberg

Thin Client Computing

34522 N. Scottsdale Rd D8453

Scottsdale, AZ 85262

(602) 432-8649

www.thinclient.net

steveg@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

 

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Position Title: Citrix Administrator
Department: Information Technology
Reports To: Information Systems And Services Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt

SUMMARY

The Citrix Administrator?s role is to manage and performance-tune Citrix
systems, networks, and applications to ensure high levels of availability
and security of the supported business applications. This individual also
participates in the planning and implementation of policies and procedures
to ensure Citrix system provisioning and maintenance that is consistent with
company goals, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy & Planning

?Participate in and support capacity planning and the development of
long-term strategic goals for Citrix systems, software, and clients in
conjunction with end-users and department managers.

Acquisition & Deployment

?Coordinate with network engineering, business application, and database
administration functions to implement Citrix systems that utilize industry
best practices to meet corporate objectives.
?Install and configure Citrix servers and applications.

Operational Management

?Implement policies, procedures, and technologies to ensure Citrix system
security through secure system access, monitoring, control, and routine
security evaluations.
?Perform tasks necessary to fulfill service level agreements with end-users
regarding Citrix-served application availability and security including file
system and database configuration and management.
?Perform and test system configuration backups and restores to ensure system
recovery from outages or errors.
?Review and deploy new Citrix patches and software updates according to best
practices.
?Anticipate, mitigate, identify, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware and
software problems on Citrix servers and client access software.
?Analyze Citrix application usage to support long-term strategy and network
capacity and/or licensing.
?Collaborate with analysts, application developers, and system owners in the
testing of Citrix programs, applications, and interoperability.
?Develop, document, and maintain policies, procedures, and associated
training plans for both Citrix system administration and end-user access.
?Recommend hardware or software changes needed to optimize Citrix
deployments, configuration, or maintenance.
?Support feasibility studies for Citrix products under consideration for
purchase.
?Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be capable of
performing each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below
are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

?Strong customer-service orientation.
?Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
?Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail.
?Good project management skills.
?Able to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language.
?Able to research application issues and products.
?Skilled at working within a team-oriented, collaborative environment. 

 

Skills / Requirements EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of 5 years equivalent work
experience required. B.A./B.S. Degree in computer science or information
systems preferred. Certifications in Citrix Administration (CCA) and 3 years
direct experience administrating the direction, development, and
implementation of Citrix applications including Presentation Server
(MetaFrame), Password Manager, Secure Access Manager, Collaboration services
and Performance Monitoring required. Hands-on knowledge of Citrix
administration tools and resources. Technically fluent in server and OS
administration, including Windows Server 2003. Direct knowledge of directory
services, including Active Directory. Strong knowledge of software quality
assurance best practices. Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and
laws. Excellent understanding of the organization?s goals and objectives.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and analyze financial reports, and legal documents. Ability
to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers. Ability to
effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of
managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Ability to effectively
communicate (verbal and written) with all levels within the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and
proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions
furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to resolve problems
involving several variations and effectively negotiate with customers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly
required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The incumbent is
occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee
frequently is required to walk, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or
feel. The incumbent must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25-50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is occasionally
exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment
varies from quiet to quite high, requiring hearing protection while on the
manufacturing floor.

?40-hour on-site work week with on-call availability.
?No travel required.
?Weekend and shift work required to meet 24x7 production schedules.
?Sitting for extended periods of time.
?Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, power
tools, and other computer components.

OTHER

As provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company is committed
to discussing and providing reasonable accommodations to its employees to
help them fulfill the essential functions of their jobs.

POSTED
9/17/2007 

JOB STATUS
Full Time 






PAY COMMENTS
Competitive

 

 

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