Senior/Lead GCP–Citrix DaaS Architect/Engineer

Key Responsibilities: Design and implement enterprise Citrix DaaS architecture on GCP.Lead GCP landing-zone integration, Shared VPC, IAM, and hybrid networking. Design and manage Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, and identity services. Configure Citrix Resource Locations, Cloud Connectors, Machine Creation Services (MCS), and VDAs. Develop and manage golden images and image lifecycle processes. Implement security, monitoring, logging, performance optimization, and cost management. Automate infrastructure and Citrix deployments using Terraform, PowerShell, or similar tools. Design and validate high availability, disaster recovery, backup, and business continuity solutions. Troubleshoot complex GCP, networking, Windows, and Citrix issues. Create high-quality architecture diagrams, technical documentation, and implementation standards. Partner with infrastructure, security, networking, and operations teams to transition solutions into production.

Required Skills: Strong hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).Proven experience designing and implementing Citrix DaaS / Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops. Expertise in GCP Shared VPC, VPC networking, IAM, firewalling, load balancing, and hybrid connectivity. Strong knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, Group Policy, Windows Server, and identity management. Experience with Citrix Cloud, Cloud Connectors, MCS, VDAs, StoreFront, and Citrix policies. Experience with Terraform, PowerShell, or cloud automation. Strong understanding of security, monitoring, performance, DR, and cost optimization. Excellent architecture documentation, communication, and troubleshooting skills. Ability to work as both a technical architect and hands-on engineer. PreferredGCP or Citrix certifications. Experience with enterprise-scale cloud migrations and hybrid/on-prem environments. Experience implementing CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).Experience leading technical teams and enterprise architecture initiatives.