Monday, May 07, 2007

Citrix Administrator in Dallas, TX

A senior-level technical expert, the Infrastructure Management Principal is a fully qualified individual contributor who applies an advanced knowledge of systems programming/analysis concepts, practices and procedures. Incumbents are competent to work on the most complex assignments (including large/complex systems) and perform a comprehensive range of system operations activities. The incumbent routinely works under demanding deadlines and often handles heavy workloads, operating with only limited supervision; errors at this level can cause significant delay, expense and/or disruption. Provides functional guidance to less experienced staff. Provides functional and technical expertise to formulate computer system scope and objectives develops and/or modifies procedures to solve problems using information systems. Prepares detailed documentation for computer operations/programs sequencing, performs multiple software functions and supports hardware platforms. Assignments are in technical, scientific and business functional areas. REPESENTATIVE PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES* Analyzes, modifies and/or designs complex computer programs across mainframe, midrange, client server and desktop platforms, to ensure user requirements/program objectives are met. Develops detailed documentation including the use of flowcharts, project specifications, diagrams to translate user requirements into programming language; develops/modifies illustrations of program sequences necessary to meet user requirements. Analyzes new and existing vendor software; provides installation, maintenance and customization of vendor software as required. Develops and recommends alternative programming approaches to realize desired specifications and/or enhancements based on user requirements. Performs feasibility studies, life cycle analysis and/or cost/benefit studies. Consults with end user to identify current operations procedures and clarify program objectives. Monitors computer program performance to detect errors; applies testing procedures/methodologies (e.g., diagnostic software) and provides interpretation of data. Provides input during client strategic planning as required as part of technical expertise. May provide guidance to and assist in the training of less experienced staff; provides hardware/software training as required. A Bachelor's degree in a related technical field or equivalent work experience. Minimum 6 years of progressively responsible related technical experience, including at least 3 years computer/systems design experience in a large-scale computer/systems environment and at least 2 months software installation, maintenance and customization experience. Proficiency using personal computer and associated work station/computer-assisted tools, etc. EXPERIENCE / SKILLS REQUIRED: Strong technical working knowledge and hands-on experience at medium to large corporate environments, including: EXPERIENCE / SKILLS REQUIRED: Strong technical working knowledge and hands-on experience at medium to large corporate environments, including: Hands-on technical experience and Citrix Presentation 3.0 & 4.0 Hands on Experience with Active Directory Group Policy Experience with Citrix Presentation server 4.5 a plus Hands on technical experience with Microsoft Terminal Server 2003 Document standard operating procedure for management and use of Disaster Recovery to restore Citrix servers Citrix Proactive maintenance using enterprise monitoring tools Knowledge of server hardware (IBM/HP) drivers, and protocols Ability to be accessible and available for on call responsibility and support Provide appropriate information and recommendations to resolve problems on behalf of the customer Manage Citrix and Load Balance Design definition requirements Provide Enhancement & proposal upgrades recommendation Strong ability to transfer knowledge and experiences to other technicians Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment Ability to define an document practices and procedures consistently and accurately Plan and lead project installations Education: Bachelor degree required in MIS, CS or Engineering; 5 - 7 Windows based systems engineering experience; MCSE or MCSA and/or Citrix Certification required Maintain expert level industry/technical knowledge base and facilitates/maintains industry relationshi To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here