Citrix Systems Engineer F/m

**Requisition #**: 13431

When visionary companies need to know how their world-changing ideas will perform, they close the gap between design and reality with Ansys simulation. For more than 50 years, Ansys software has enabled innovators across industries to push boundaries by using the predictive power of simulation. From sustainable transportation to advanced semiconductors, from satellite systems to life-saving medical devices, the next great leaps in human advancement will be powered by Ansys.

Take a leap of certaintywith Ansys.

**Summary / Role Purpose**

**Key Duties and Responsibilities**
- Communicates and drives infrastructure improvement ideas within a project-based framework
- Develops processes, optimization methods and risk management strategies
- Performs customization and improvements of core infrastructure and client systems
- Performs root-cause analysis, analyzes network, hardware and software issues with infrastructure and client systems
- Tests and promotes enhancements to existing infrastructure systems
- Collaborates with other IT functions on complex business requirements, including design and integration points
- Participate in on-call 24X7 support as needed in the event of system outage or failure
- Provide documentation on installation and configuration procedures

**Minimum Education/Certification Requirements and Experience**
- Associate Degree
- Minimum of 3 years of (Unix, Windows, Networking, Virtualization, Cloud, or Security)
- Understanding of operating system concepts
- Understanding of distributed computing environment concepts
- Ability to identify and remedy hardware and software failures
- Ability to conceptualize and implement process and design improvements
- Experience with Horizon View (VDI) and Citrix
- Experience with Dell hardware and EMC storage

**Preferred Qualifications and Skills**
- Knowledge of storage technologies with experience in EMC/Dell and Pure portfolio
- Knowledge of Virtualization technologies with experience in Vmware, Citrix, VDI and others
- Supporting and preserving the Virtual Desktop setup of the institution, which includes Xen Desktop, XenApp, and others.
- Improving and adjusting the Virtual Desktop system
- Taking full control and accountability for applying, implementing, maintaining, and examining the documentation of the Virtual environment
- Should have knowledge of both native Citrix Tools and consoles to manage and troubleshoot the Citrix environment.
- Understanding and experience deploying/managing PVS servers and target devices
- Must have a clear understanding of Windows Active Directory and a Multi-Farm Citrix Environment, experience with GSLB / multi-site farms, WAF and security
- In-depth knowledge of NetScaler and other remote connectivity solutions
- Experience with scripting/automation using PowerShell
- Core competencies for this position also include effective time management, problem solving and time management, customer focus, a drive for results, the ability to communicate effectively, teamwork and organization skills
- Working knowledge of routing protocols, network topologies, data flow, and impact of Citrix traffic throughout a LAN/WAN
- Ability to travel internationally as needed
- Heavy lifting is necessary as infrastructure components can weigh up to 50lbs
- Knowledge of networking fundamentals, including DNS, TCP/IP, Routing protocols.
- In-depth knowledge of Virtualization-Storage interface methodologies
- Public Cloud Infrastructure as a Service such as Microsoft Azure or AWS
- Knowledge of PowerShell and PowerCLI scripting.
- Knowledge of Linux a must.

At Ansys, we know that changing the world takes vision, skill, and each other. We fuel new ideas, build relationships, and help each other realize our greatest potential in the knowledge that every day is an opportunity to observe, teach, inspire, and be inspired. **Together as One Ansys, we are powering innovation that drives human advancement**.

Our Commitments:

- Amaze with innovative products and solutions
- Make our customers incredibly successful
- Act with integrity
- Ensure employees thrive and shareholders prosper

Our Values:

- Adaptability: Be open, welcome what’s next
- Courage: Be courageous, move forward passionately
- Generosity: Be generous, share, listen, serve
- Authenticity: Be you, make us stronger

Our Actions:

- We commit to audacious goals
- We work seamlessly as a team
- We demonstrate mastery
- We deliver outstanding results

**OUR ONE ANSYS CULTURE HAS INCLUSION AT ITS CORE**
We believe diverse thinking leads to better outcomes. We are committed to creating and nurturing a workplace that fuels this by welcoming people, no matter their background, identity, or experience, to a workplace where they are valued and where diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging thrive.

**TAKE A LEAP OF CERTAINTY IN YOUR CAREER AT ANSYS**

At Ansys, you will find yourself among the sharpest minds and most visionary leaders across the globe