Cloud and Platform Lead (EuC Team)

Posted 14 May 2024
Salary Up to £450 per day + Inside IR35
LocationLondon
Job type Contract
Discipline Agile Delivery
ReferenceBBBH196403_1715691688
Contact NameSteven Lambert

Job description

Experience Cloud and Platform Lead required for an End User Computing team for an immediate start!

Location: London (Hybrid working)
Duration: 3-6 months
Rate: £450 inside IR35
Start date: ASAP!

Overview:
- Supporting Citrix XenDesktop and XenApp Servers for 4000+ colleagues across multiple organisations
- Working as part of a multidisciplinary team with your focus on the User experience.

Technical Skills:
- Citrix Knowledge: In-depth understanding of Citrix products including XenApp, XenDesktop, NetScaler, and Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops.
- Maintain and manage the gold image build and life cycle.
- Application packaging: In-depth understanding of application packaging and delivery within a citrix environment with App-V technologies Infrastructure

Expertise:
- Solid knowledge of Windows Server administration, Active Directory, virtualization technologies (like Hyper-V & VMware), networking concepts (DNS, DHCP), and PowerShell scripting.
- Troubleshooting and Problem-solving: Ability to diagnose and resolve complex Citrix issues efficiently.
- Security Best Practices: Understanding of security principles to configure and maintain a secure Citrix environment.

Leadership skills:
- Team Management: Experience leading and mentoring a team of Citrix & packaging engineers.
- Communication: Excellent communication skills to clearly explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Project Management: Proven ability to plan, execute, and monitor projects effectively.
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement long-term strategies for optimising the Citrix environment and aligning it with business goals.

Additional Desirable Skills:
- Certifications like Citrix Certified Professional - Virtualization (CCP-V)
- Microsoft MCSA or MCSE
- AWS certifications Automation Skills:
- Experience with scripting languages (PowerShell) to automate Citrix tasks.
- Cloud Knowledge: Understanding of cloud-based Citrix deployments (Citrix Cloud).

If you feel that you fit the above criteria and would like to discuss further, give me a call on 07711373367 or an email on steven.lambert@investigo.co.uk