About the job
Join Akumen, Inc., a leading provider of IT solutions for federal clients, as a Senior Systems Engineer. This role is pivotal in supporting our esteemed client within the Department of State. Your expertise will be critical in consulting with clients to identify their unique challenges and architect innovative solutions, particularly focusing on Citrix technologies.
Located in Springfield, VA, this position may require occasional travel to Washington, D. C., and other locations. As this is a client-facing role, exceptional communication skills, professionalism, and business acumen are essential. The ideal candidate will adeptly navigate the complexities of a dynamic federal landscape.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, optimize, and support Citrix environments, including Citrix Virtual Apps, Desktops, Cloud, NetScaler ADC, and associated infrastructure.
- Provide systems administration, develop system architecture, and contribute to significant technology enhancements.
- Utilize technical expertise to solve integration, compatibility, and platform challenges, ensuring timely project and task completion.
- Conduct feasibility analyses for potential future projects to guide leadership decisions.
- Deliver engineering and administrative support for Citrix Infrastructure, Citrix applications, VMWare, Windows Server OS, and server hardware.
- Oversee ongoing operations, maintenance, and system monitoring of existing systems, including designing and validating prototypes and proofs of concept.
- Contribute to defining robust architectures for new systems, enhancing existing components, and creating reusable elements.
- Adapt product architecture responsively as customer needs and technology change.
- Identify and communicate emerging technologies, programming languages, design methodologies, and industry best practices.
- Engage effectively with clients and colleagues to ensure timely resolution of technical issues.

