Senior Systems Administrator - Citrix & Application Delivery

Company: Ram Tool Construction Supply
Location: Birmingham
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

SENIOR SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR - CITRIX & APPLICATION DELIVERY - Birmingham, ALDynamic company seeks a Senior Systems Administrator - Citrix & Application Delivery to embark on a successful career at our Corporate Headquarters in Birmingham, AL. Motivated and energetic people with a sense of urgency will have the chance to join Ram Tool Construction Supply Co., the largest family-owned distributor of specialty commercial construction supplies in the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and Texas. Ram Tool has a vast product line with 90,000+ unique items to sell and over 90% of deliveries made within 24 hours. Working closely with and reporting to the Manager of IT Infrastructure, the Senior Systems Administrator shares responsibility for the management, monitoring, and maintenance of all Ram Tool Construction Supply Co. server hardware, software, and application infrastructure with a heavy focus on Citrix XenApp, application delivery and application virtualization. In a secondary capacity, the Senior Systems Administrator acts as an IT generalist and a mentor to junior Systems Administrators & frontline support personnel, assisting with traditional application delivery efforts and the diagnosis of various hardware, operating systems and application issues. While the Senior Systems Administrator addresses high-complexity end-user issues and participates in conversations about projects and initiatives, the role is not primarily end-user facing. The position requires exceptional organizational and communications skills, a high degree of motivation, and the exercise of sound judgement. The incumbent must prioritize multiple issues and projects coming from a variety of sources while seeking supervisory input when appropriate. The ideal holder of this position will have worked in a medium or large enterprise environment, holding primary responsibility for application or desktop delivery via Citrix XenApp to 500+ end users. Additional relevant experience includes administration of Windows Remote Desktop Services, application repackaging, application and configuration delivery, user identity/profile virtualization, Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy and general Windows system administration. RESPONSIBILITIES:* Manage, monitor and maintain Citrix XenApp infrastructure, including XenApp servers, delivery groups, NetScaler, delivery controllers and related components* Deploy virtual applications to end-users using XenApp and other tools* Install and configure XenApp-hosted applicantions and test, troubleshoot and remediate application issues* Make sound and configuration decisions in support of user experience consistency and environment integrity* Configure and support printing from a limited number of enterprise-class printer models* Provide best-effort support for high-quality small office/home office printers and USB peripherals* Manage Windows Server environment; Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, File and Print servers* Stay abreast of IT industry developments to identify technologies or trends that may contribute to organizational/operational efficiency* Document work and assist IT Management with system design documentation, conceptual diagramming, cross-training, knowledge transfer and other efforts to guard against interruption of services and/or support in the event of absence or transition* Act as an ambassador to the business organization, ensuring the IT Department is seen as a trusted partner, not only in addressing problems, but bolstering all things that can positively impact customer service* Other duties as assignedREQUIREMENTS:* Bachelor's degree with technology-related focus or 5 years' experience independently performing complex troubleshooting tasks and designing technology solutions in an enterprise environment* Extensive understanding of Citrix XenApp and related technologies * Advanced understanding of Windows Server (profile redirection, roaming profiles, manipulating the default user profile and minimizing logon times)* Extensive knowledge of Windows, Windows Server services, Active Directory, Group Policy and general TCP/IP topics* Ability to prioritize multiple issues in a high-volume environment* High degree of motivation* Exceptional organizational and communication skills* Experience with VMWare vSphere and SAN storage is desirable* Standard Drug screen and Background Checks will be performed.RAM TOOL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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