Citrix SME/Consultant (EOL Remediation) [Turkey]

 

Project Description

Our client is a US subsidiary of a global financial house working in multiple markets and asset classes.
The client has a requirement to migrate a big number of applications/systems running on hundreds of Windows/Unix servers (prod/non-prod) and components marked as EOL (End-of-Life) - Win 2012/2014, UNIX RHEL6, SQL 2016, Java 8, etc. to modern versions.
The scope of activities will include migration of applications (including DB/MW) and underlying infrastructure layer (OS, ESX, storage) to the latest (stable) infra stack: (Win 2012/2014 -> Win 2019, Unix RHEL6 -> Unix RHEL7), SQL 2016 -> SQL 2019, Java 8 -> Java 11. The project also involves some application technology stack modernization

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We are currently looking to build a distributed ~20 strong team of functional analysts, infrastructure and DevOps specialists, test engineers and developers led by an on-site project manager to assume full responsibility for project delivery.
Anticipated project duration is ~ 1 year. Luxoft is proposing permanent employment, competitive salary and benefits package and possibility to move to different projects within Luxoft upon the project completion.
The intent is to operate in WFH mode mostly, working from the office is possible upon request.

Responsibilities

We are looking for a Senior Citrix SME/Consultant to work directly and independently in the client environment and assume numerous responsibilities with client's Infrastructure support organization


• Support project portfolio providing specialist architecture, design, engineering and
implementation support.

• Provides internal SME technical escalation for core Desktop and Application delivery and Remote Access technologies.
• Full product lifecycle management, responsible for strategy support and product roadmaps.
• Guidance and some supervision to less experienced colleagues.
• Proactively Initiate actions to maintain or improve installation procedures and standards within area of authority, recognising issues that need to be escalated.
• Ensure that network management systems and appropriate performance analysis equipment and diagnostic tools are used to test the hardware and/or software affected, and quantify and qualify changes made.

Skills

Must have

Citrix Certified Professional (CCP)
XenApp/XenDesktop
Citrix ADM
VMWare
Citrix PVS
ADC
Citrix Storefront
Citrix WEM
iVanti
XenServer
Hyper-V
Windows Technologies
FSLogix

Nice to have

Potential candidates should have at least CCP or higher certifications

Personal requirements:

• Excellent communication skills
• Results driven, with a strong sense of accountability
• A proactive, motivated approach.
• The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly
• Strong decision-making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgement
• A structured and logical approach to work
• Strong problem-solving skills
• A creative and innovative approach to work
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• The ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• A calm approach, with the ability to perform well in a pressurised environment
• Strong numerical skills
• A confident approach, with the ability to present to both management and technical audiences

Languages

English: B2 Upper Intermediate

Seniority

Senior

Relocation package

If needed, we can help you with relocation process.

Vacancy Specialization

IT Infrastructure Engineering

Ref Number

VR-98159

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