Citrix Engineer / Onsite in Boca Raton, FL

A leading organization is seeking a Cloud & Citrix Engineer for a 6-month contract-to-hire opportunity based in a hybrid environment (4 days onsite, 1 day remote), in Boca Raton, FL.

This role focuses on designing, engineering, and supporting Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops (CVAD/DaaS) across a complex hybrid infrastructure that includes on-premises data centers, colocation environments, and public cloud-specifically Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform). The engineer will work heavily with VMware, hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI), and Google Compute Engine (GCE) to deliver highly available, secure, and scalable virtual desktop solutions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned Citrix professional who enjoys working in enterprise-scale environments and driving modernization initiatives. The role offers exposure to cutting-edge cloud-native architectures, migration work from legacy platforms, and opportunities to influence infrastructure strategy. Candidates will collaborate cross-functionally with architecture, networking, and security teams while acting as a technical escalation point and mentor. Required Skills & Experience

• Advanced hands-on experience with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD / DaaS) in enterprise environments
• Strong expertise with NetScaler / Citrix ADC including gateway configuration and secure access
• Experience designing and supporting hybrid cloud infrastructure (on-prem + public cloud)
• Extensive VMware (vCenter / ESXi) administration and engineering experience
• Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform), particularly GCE, IAM, networking, monitoring, and logging
• Experience with hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) platforms and lifecycle management
• Proven experience with migration projects (moving from legacy environments to modern/cloud-based solutions)
• Strong troubleshooting skills across compute, storage, networking, and identity layers
• Experience supporting high-availability production environments with on-call responsibilities
• Excellent communication, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills

Desired Skills & Experience

• Citrix certifications (CCP, CCE-V, NetScaler)
• Google Cloud certifications (Professional Cloud Architect, Network Engineer)
• VMware certifications (VCP-DCV or equivalent)
• Experience with automation and scripting (PowerShell, Python, Terraform)
• Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and DevOps practices
• Exposure to enterprise monitoring and observability tools
• Prior experience in highly regulated or mission-critical environments