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citrix administrator

StratEdge It consulting INCChicago, IL🇺🇸United StatesPosted 23 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid Citrix Administrator role offers an exciting opportunity to lead a significant technical transformation, developing advanced skills in Azure Virtual Desktop and Nerdio management. You'll thrive here if you have a strong background in VDI and a passion for architecting scalable cloud solutions, with competitive compensation offered for your expertise.

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Job title -Citrix Administrator
Tax Work Location: Chicago, Il

Experience Required: 4-6

Skills: Digital : Windows Virtual Desktop

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Role Overview

Lead the technical transformation from Citrix VDI to Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD). You will design, build, and migrate workloads using Nerdio Manager for Enterprise.

Core Responsibilities

Design & Architecture: Build scalable AVD landing zones and infrastructure in Microsoft Azure.

Migration Execution: Migrate user profiles, applications, and workloads from Citrix to AVD.

Nerdio Management: Deploy and configure Nerdio Manager for automation and autoscaling.

Image Management: Build and optimize golden images using MSIX App Attach and Nerdio.

Profile Optimization: Implement FSLogix for profile container management and storage tuning.

Performance Tuning: Define Azure network, compute, and storage options to lower costs.

Troubleshooting: Solve complex issues related to Azure identity, networking, and session hosts.

Required Technical Skills

AVD Expertise: Deep knowledge of Azure Virtual Desktop components and architecture.

Citrix Knowledge: Strong understanding of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops for legacy migration.

Nerdio Tooling: Hands-on experience with Nerdio Manager for Enterprise management.

Identity & Security: Mastery of Azure AD (Entra ID), Active Directory, and GPOs.

Automation: Proficiency in PowerShell, Azure CLI, or Terraform for deployment.

Profile Management: Expert knowledge of Microsoft FSLogix configuration.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in enterprise VDI engineering (Citrix, VMware, or AVD).

Lead role in at least one Citrix-to-AVD migration project.

Microsoft Certification: AZ-140 (Configuring Azure Virtual Desktop) required.

Nerdio certifications (NMP or NME) are highly preferred.

Role Descriptions: Role OverviewLead the technical transformation from Citrix VDI to Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD). You will design| build| and migrate workloads using Nerdio Manager for Enterprise.Core ResponsibilitiesDesign Architecture Build scalable AVD landing zones and infrastructure in Microsoft Azure.Migration Execution Migrate user profiles| applications| and workloads from Citrix to AVD.Nerdio Management Deploy and configure Nerdio Manager for automation and autoscaling.Image Management Build and optimize golden images using MSIX App Attach and Nerdio.Profile Optimization Implement FSLogix for profile container management and storage tuning.Performance Tuning Define Azure network| compute| and storage options to lower costs.Troubleshooting Solve complex issues related to Azure identity| networking| and session hosts.Required Technical SkillsAVD Expertise Deep knowledge of Azure Virtual Desktop components and architecture.Citrix Knowledge Strong understanding of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops for legacy migration.Nerdio Tooling Hands-on experience with Nerdio Manager for Enterprise management.Identity Security Mastery of Azure AD (Entra ID)| Active Directory| and GPOs.Automation Proficiency in PowerShell| Azure CLI| or Terraform for deployment.Profile Management Expert knowledge of Microsoft FSLogix configuration.Qualifications5 years of experience in enterprise VDI engineering (Citrix| VMware| or AVD).Lead role in at least one Citrix-to-AVD migration project.Microsoft Certification AZ-140 (Configuring Azure Virtual Desktop) required.Nerdio certifications (NMP or NME) are highly preferred Essential Skills: Lead the technical transformation from Citrix VDI to Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD). You will design| build| and migrate workloads using Nerdio Manager for Enterprise.

Desirable Skills:

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Skills

Active Directory
Azure
PowerShell
Terraform
VMware

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