Cloud & Platform Lead

Description:

Good Afternoon,

I am currently representing Kingston Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3-6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate £357.60 per day which is negotiable dependent upon experience.

We are looking for a Cloud & Platform Lead this role will be Based SM1 1EA

The right candidate will:

* Be part of a dedicated team supporting Citrix XenDesktop and XenApp Servers for 4000+ colleagues across multiple organisations.

* As a cloud and platform Lead you will be part of a multidisciplinary team with your focus on the User experience.

* It is expected that team members will have one or more technical specialism and also a good generalist knowledge and troubleshooting ability across all infrastructure components.

* It is key to this role that you have exceptional skills in Citrix and End User Compute technologies (AppV, Xenapp, application packaging and sequencing)

* You will need to act as a technical specialist to solve problems and act as a point of escalation for junior team members.

* You will be expected to design and deploy changes and upgrades to the environment.

* As an agile organisation you will be expected to work within virtual teams within the wider digital and IT department in the delivery of business projects.

* Understanding of and working to the ITIL framework is essential.

We require the following:

* Citrix Knowledge: In-depth understanding of Citrix products including XenApp, XenDesktop, NetScaler, and Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops. Maintain and manage the gold image build and life cycle.

* Application packaging: In-depth understanding of application packaging and delivery within a citrix environment with App-V technologies Infrastructure Expertise: Solid knowledge of Windows Server administration, Active Directory, virtualization technologies (like Hyper-V & VMware), networking concepts (DNS, DHCP), and PowerShell scripting.

* Troubleshooting and Problem-solving: Ability to diagnose and resolve complex Citrix issues efficiently. Security Best Practices: Understanding of security principles to configure and maintain a secure Citrix environment.

* Leadership Skills:

* Team Management: Experience leading and mentoring a team of Citrix & packaging engineers. Communication: Excellent communication skills to clearly explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

* Project Management: Proven ability to plan, execute, and monitor projects effectively. Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement long-term strategies for optimising the Citrix environment and aligning it with business goals.

To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed)

If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.

IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.

Look forward to speaking with you soon