Solution Architect - VDI Implementation

Technical Skills Mandatory

- Able diagnose and troubleshoot VDI implementation issues around performance, access and usability.

- Strong in-depth experience on Citrix Products especially with XenDesktop 7.x & 6.x, XenApp 7.x & 6.x, Provisioning Services and its components installation and configuration with troubleshooting mythology at each components level.

- Must have strong Microsoft, Citrix, network design/implementation, troubleshooting, application packaging and integration, and performance tuning skills.

- Good experience on complete build process of each component of XenDesktop and XenApp 6.5 on Windows 2008 R2 / 2012 Servers O.S which is needed to build the Citrix Environment.

- Good scripting knowledge in developing automation of XenApp 6.5, 7.x installation and configuration.

- In-depth knowledge in XD and XA Citrix Policies and optimization

- Experience in scheduling deployment sequences for Application landscape migration including

- Strong in-depth Knowledge on Citrix Provisioning Services for enterprise environments that may include provisioning desktops and servers, configuring Active Directory-based central stores, working with vDisks and configuring target devices etc...

- Implement, maintain and secure roaming profiles and folder redirection to ensure user accessibility and functionality.

- Implement security policies, procedures and technologies to ensure secure system access and control

- Strong in-depth knowledge on licensing, Storefront, Access Gateway and Netscaler products with design and implementation concepts for various clients.

- Configuration and trouble shooting of switches and load balancers especially Citrix Netscaler SDX platform.

- Good Knowledge on Load Balancing and High Availability for network high-availability concepts, Active-Passive and Active-Active, GSLB etc.,

- Good understanding of profile management and GPO.

- Able to define and implement service profiles with UCSM

- Experience in hosting and supporting applications on Citrix

- Working closely with partner technology teams (Windows, Storage, Network and Security) to deliver best-of-breed customer service outcomes.

- Understanding of Cloud Concepts

- Have participated in and lead server and desktop virtualization deployments.

- Perform tasks necessary to fulfill service level agreements for application availability and accessibility.

- Assist in project scoping activities.

- Ability to plan ahead, implement as per the scheduled timelines

- Experience in Virtualization Microsoft (Microsoft Hyper-V) and System Center Suite 2012/ 2012R2

- Technically able to understand and implement data center as per design from Architect.

Technical Skills desired :

- Knowledge on Active Directory, Automation, Scripting and Clear understanding on windows Server administration will be an added advantage

- Hands on experience of implementing VMware View based solution will be an added plus

- Able to manage implementation activities onsite of the three infrastructure pillars: Compute, Network & Storage.

- Basic Knowledge & Hands on experience on VDI tools like RES Software, FSLogix, Appsense will be an added plus

- Knowledge on application installation of source exes or packaged msi files.

- Knowledge on streaming application such as App-V etc.

- Scripting Knowledge with windows PowerShell and VB Scripting is desired

- Experience in implementing server/storage solutions in support of virtualized platforms UCS based design, Fiber channel/NAS storage, etc.

- Knowledge about Nexus or NetApp Storage a plus

- Fundamental knowledge and experience with SAN, Server technologies and data center operations.

- Working knowledge of high availability and business continuity from a technology and business process perspective, experience defining RPO/RTO expectations Data replication technologies.

- Understanding of security procedures and practices

- Experience and understanding in IT project management tasks and able to manage customer relationship onsite in role of a PM as need may arise for small term projects.

Other Requirements:

- Engineering degree is Desirable

- Ability to provide 24x7 support and operate in shifts

- Availability to work nights and weekends as required for systems maintenance and critical support.

- Able to multi-task and work productively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Excellent Customer Service Skills

- Excellent oral and written communication skills.

- Travel ready for short and medium term trips to implement the solution at different customer places & should be willing to relocate to an onsite location longer term of the Project demands so.

- A team player with a positive attitude and excellent interpersonal skills.

- Ability to understand and comply with business processes and procedures

- Strong problem solving skills.

- Strong conceptual and analytical skills

Good written and oral communication skills

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