Senior Citrix Engineer

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer with strong expertise in VMware virtualization, Citrix environments, and Windows administration, along with a solid focus on automation and operational efficiency. The role involves managing enterprise infrastructure, improving system reliability, and reducing manual effort through automation

You Will Make an Impact By:

Virtualization (VMware Focus)

• Manage and support VMware vSphere / ESXi environments
  • VM provisioning, templates, snapshots
  • HA, DRS, vMotion operations
• Perform:
  • Capacity planning and performance tuning
  • Troubleshooting CPU, memory, and storage issues
• Work with storage and backup teams for VM-level operations

Citrix Administration

• Manage Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops (CVAD) environment
  • Delivery Controllers, StoreFront, Citrix Gateway
• Handle:
  • Application publishing and desktop delivery
  • Session performance and user experience issues
• Troubleshoot:
  • Login delays, profile issues, and connectivity problems

Windows Infrastructure

• Administer Windows Server (2016–2022) environments
• Manage:
  • OS patching, upgrades, and lifecycle management
  • Basic Active Directory operations (users, groups, GPO understanding)
• Troubleshoot:
  • OS-level issues, service failures, and performance bottlenecks

Automation & Scripting

• Automate infrastructure tasks using:
  • PowerShell (mandatory)
  • VMware PowerCLI
• Develop scripts for:
  • VM provisioning and reporting
  • Health checks and alerting
  • Patch and compliance reporting
• Work towards reducing manual operational effort

Cloud & Hybrid Exposure

• Basic exposure to:
  • Azure / AWS environments
• Support hybrid workloads and VM provisioning in cloud

Monitoring & Operations

• Work with monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Datadog, etc.)
• Troubleshoot:
  • Performance issues across infra layers
• Participate in:
  • Incident, problem, and change management DR drills and recovery validation

Skills You Bring:

• BE/B.Tech with 8-10 years of experience

• Strong experience of VMware vSphere / ESXi (must-have)
• Hands-on experience with Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops
• Solid knowledge of Windows Server administration
• Proficiency in PowerShell scripting and automation
• Strong troubleshooting skills across virtualization and OS layers

Preferred Skills: (Optional)

Good to Have

• Nutanix AHV exposure
• Experience with Azure / AWS cloud platforms
• Knowledge of backup tools (Veeam/Commvault)

Exposure to automation tools (Ansible/Terraform)

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MKS Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“MKS”) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies.  MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.

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