Citrix Architect – Application Delivery

We are seeking a Citrix Architect to lead solutioning within the Application Delivery domain. This role is responsible for architecting end-user delivery applications and collaborating across departments to align clinical and business objectives with IT strategies. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Citrix technologies VDI VDA thin clients and enterprise architecture principles.

This is acontract-to-hireopportunity reporting onsite/hybrid to Warrenville IL or Skokie IL.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and optimize end-user delivery platforms including Citrix VDI Group Policy Thin Clients SCCM Intune and MDM.
• Contribute to enterprise architecture strategies that drive value quality and risk management.
• Align IT initiatives with business goals to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs.
• Evaluate existing systems for performance security and cost improvements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across departments to ensure cohesive project outcomes.
• Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise in solution architecture.
• Develop technology roadmaps aligned with business strategies.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and advocate for best practices.
• Participate in on-call rotation and perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of IT engineering experience.
• Minimum 1 year of solution architecture experience (2 years preferred).
• Strong experience with Citrix technologies VDI VDA and thin client environments.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• The candidate must have a car as this position requires travel between location and the transportation of equipment
• A valid drivers license and proof of vehicle insurance will be required
• Legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship

Certifications (Minimum Requirements)

• Two or moremid-to-expert level platform certifications such as:
• VCP VCAP CCNP CCIE MZ-AZ NCTSP or equivalent experience.
• One or more of the following (or equivalent experience):
• ITIL TOGAF CEAP PMP.

We focus on candidates that display our ACE factor Attitude Compassion and Enthusiasm to deliver quality solutions with exceptional customer service.

Compensation Range:

$72-86/hr

What you get:

We offer weekly competitive pay medical dental vision 401K and more.

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About Us:

Sentinel delivers solutions that can efficiently address a range of IT needs from security to communications to systems & networks to software applications to cloud and managed services; all of which include our staffing solutions for our clients. Since 1982 Sentinel has grown from providing technology maintenance services to our current standing as one of the leading IT services and solutions provider in the US. We have aligned with many of todays global technology leaders including Cisco Dell VMware and Microsoft. Sentinel services customers both nationally and internationally with primary support operating centers in Downers Grove (HQ) Chicago and Springfield IL; Phoenix AZ.; Lansing and Grand Rapids MI; Milwaukee WI; and Denver CO.

If you are MOTIVATED you can make IT happen at Sentinel. Our commitment to our employees is to create a work environment that encourages creativity an entrepreneurial spirit fosters growth through certification and hands-on training and values a team-oriented culture with rewards based on impact!

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