Responsibilities
We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Administrator Remote Applications to design manage and optimize enterprise remote application and virtual access platforms. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in Microsoft RDS Citrix VDI and application virtualization technologies with a strong focus on performance security and highavailability for distributed workforces.
Key Responsibilities
Remote Application Platform Engineering
- Design administer and support enterprise remote application platforms (RDS Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops VDI application virtualization).
- Manage RDS farms session hosts brokers gateways and licensing servers.
- Administer Citrix delivery controllers StoreFront Workspace and supporting components.
- Lead platform upgrades migrations and architecture enhancements.
Performance Scalability & High Availability
- Optimize performance resource utilization and user experience across remote environments.
- Implement and maintain load balancing redundancy and failover strategies.
- Monitor platform health and proactively address performance bottlenecks.
Security & Access Controls
- Collaborate with security teams to implement secure remote access controls and baselines.
- Manage SSL certificates secure gateway configurations and encryption settings.
- Apply Group Policy hardening standards and configuration baselines for session hosts.
Troubleshooting & Advanced Support
- Diagnose and resolve complex session profile and application delivery issues.
- Manage user profiles (roaming profiles FSLogix UPM) and application settings.
- Serve as an escalation point for remote access and virtual application issues.
Operations Lifecycle & Documentation
- Support patching updates and lifecycle management of remote application platforms.
- Maintain documentation runbooks and operational standards.
- Coordinate with networking teams on firewall rules DNS load balancing and connectivity requirements.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in information technology or related field and 8 years of experience. 4 years of additional experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
- 7 years of systems administration experience with a strong focus on remote access technologies.
- Expertlevel experience with Microsoft RDS and/or Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops.
- Strong Windows Server and Active Directory experience.
- Experience with profile management and application virtualization technologies.
- Familiarity with networking concepts related to remote access (DNS load balancing firewalls).
- Proficiency in scripting and automation (PowerShell).
- DoD 8140 IAT Level II certification (e.g. Security).
- Active TS/SCI clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) or cloudhosted VDI solutions.
- Experience with VMware Horizon or similar platforms.
- Knowledge of MFA conditional access zero trust and secure remote access models.
- Relevant certifications (Microsoft Citrix VMware)
Peraton Overview
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the worlds leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider we deliver trusted highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land sea space air and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day our employees do the cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range
$112000 - $179000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position the individuals experience education knowledge skills and competencies as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position employees may be eligible for overtime shift differential and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
EEO
EEO: Equal opportunity employer including disability and protected veterans or other characteristics protected by law.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
ResponsibilitiesWe are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Administrator Remote Applications to design manage and optimize enterprise remote application and virtual access platforms. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in Microsoft RDS Citrix VDI and application virtualization technologies wit...
Responsibilities
We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Administrator Remote Applications to design manage and optimize enterprise remote application and virtual access platforms. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in Microsoft RDS Citrix VDI and application virtualization technologies with a strong focus on performance security and highavailability for distributed workforces.
Key Responsibilities
Remote Application Platform Engineering
- Design administer and support enterprise remote application platforms (RDS Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops VDI application virtualization).
- Manage RDS farms session hosts brokers gateways and licensing servers.
- Administer Citrix delivery controllers StoreFront Workspace and supporting components.
- Lead platform upgrades migrations and architecture enhancements.
Performance Scalability & High Availability
- Optimize performance resource utilization and user experience across remote environments.
- Implement and maintain load balancing redundancy and failover strategies.
- Monitor platform health and proactively address performance bottlenecks.
Security & Access Controls
- Collaborate with security teams to implement secure remote access controls and baselines.
- Manage SSL certificates secure gateway configurations and encryption settings.
- Apply Group Policy hardening standards and configuration baselines for session hosts.
Troubleshooting & Advanced Support
- Diagnose and resolve complex session profile and application delivery issues.
- Manage user profiles (roaming profiles FSLogix UPM) and application settings.
- Serve as an escalation point for remote access and virtual application issues.
Operations Lifecycle & Documentation
- Support patching updates and lifecycle management of remote application platforms.
- Maintain documentation runbooks and operational standards.
- Coordinate with networking teams on firewall rules DNS load balancing and connectivity requirements.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in information technology or related field and 8 years of experience. 4 years of additional experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
- 7 years of systems administration experience with a strong focus on remote access technologies.
- Expertlevel experience with Microsoft RDS and/or Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops.
- Strong Windows Server and Active Directory experience.
- Experience with profile management and application virtualization technologies.
- Familiarity with networking concepts related to remote access (DNS load balancing firewalls).
- Proficiency in scripting and automation (PowerShell).
- DoD 8140 IAT Level II certification (e.g. Security).
- Active TS/SCI clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) or cloudhosted VDI solutions.
- Experience with VMware Horizon or similar platforms.
- Knowledge of MFA conditional access zero trust and secure remote access models.
- Relevant certifications (Microsoft Citrix VMware)
Peraton Overview
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the worlds leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider we deliver trusted highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land sea space air and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day our employees do the cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range
$112000 - $179000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position the individuals experience education knowledge skills and competencies as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position employees may be eligible for overtime shift differential and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
EEO
EEO: Equal opportunity employer including disability and protected veterans or other characteristics protected by law.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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