CITRIX/Windows Systems Administrator - Baseline / NV1

"Ready for a new challenge? Well lets chat!"Location: Brisbane or Melbourne
Duration: 12m contract
Industry: International IT Vendor
Type: Residency role - Remote role (99% of the time)
Clearance: Requires Australian Government Security clearance - NV1/NV2

Job Overview

We are seeking a Citrix/Windows System Administrator to join our clients IaaS Team and support managed services for a top-tier client. This role involves maintaining and supporting IT infrastructure, particularly focusing on Citrix Application and Desktop services and Windows Server Administration.

About the role

• Manage and support Citrix farms and environments, including application and desktop services.
• Install, configure, and maintain server hardware and software.
• Perform firmware and driver updates, volume management, and data migration/replication.
• Administer user system access, ensure IT compliance, and manage server availability and performance.
• Provide technical support and problem resolution for delivery systems.
• Monitor system performance for capacity planning, backup, and disaster recovery.
• Collaborate with stakeholders in IT and the business for effective service delivery.
• Plan and support future directions with hyperconverged technology.

About you

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Citrix System Admin.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Windows System Admin.
• Expertise in Windows Server, Citrix XenApp/XenDesktop, VMware, and Active Directory.
• Knowledge of DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and general server concepts.
• Familiarity with VMware tools (vCenter, vCloud, vSphere), monitoring tools, ServiceNow, and network (LAN) exposure.
• Experience with HCI/automation and application/server migration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Citrix certifications (XenApp, XenDesktop) highly regarded.
• VDI exposure and configuration experience.
• Experience with platform security design and implementation based on best practices.
• Exposure to virtualization and VxRail.
• ITIL v3/v4 certification.

Requirements

• Must be an Australian Citizen with the ability to obtain Baseline and NV1/2 security clearances. Baseline clearance is mandatory.

If you are a cross-functional team player looking to make a significant impact and support a major managed services customer, we would love to hear from you!
Please get in touch with Steven on 0414 494 *** or email ******@theonset.com.au.