Cleared Palo Alto Citrix Engineer*

Description

Are you looking to take the next steps in your career as a Cleared Palo Alto Citrix Engineer? Let's chat and see if we are a good match!

Opportunity:

Virtual Service Operations is seeking a Cleared Palo Alto Citrix Engineer to support a mission-critical environment in Portsmouth, VA. This hybrid role requires candidates to work 2-3 days per week on-site. This role focuses on Citrix virtualization technologies while integrating Palo Alto security solutions to enhance network security, application delivery, and cybersecurity posture. The ideal candidate will provide engineering and operational support, ensuring the secure and efficient delivery of applications in a classified environment while contributing to SOC security operations as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Citrix Engineering & Administration:
  • Design, deploy, and maintain Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (XenApp/XenDesktop) environments for secure application and desktop delivery.
  • Optimize Citrix NetScaler (ADC) for load balancing, authentication, and security policies.
  • Troubleshoot Citrix performance issues and implement solutions for high availability and scalability.
  • Manage Citrix StoreFront, Virtual Delivery Agents (VDAs), Machine Creation Services (MCS), and Citrix Cloud.
  • Implement and maintain Citrix security best practices, including application sandboxing and privilege escalation prevention.
• Network Security & Palo Alto Engineering:
  • Configure and maintain Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs) to secure network traffic for Citrix applications.
  • Implement network segmentation, zero-trust policies, and VPN security for remote Citrix access.
  • Monitor and fine-tune Palo Alto Panorama for firewall policy management and threat analysis.
• SOC & Cybersecurity Integration:
  • Collaborate with SOC analysts to enhance Citrix-related security monitoring and response.
  • Assist with log analysis, event correlation, and incident response related to Citrix and Palo Alto environments.
  • Contribute to compliance auditing, vulnerability scanning, and risk assessments for Citrix infrastructure.
  • Support SIEM tools (Splunk, ELK, or other SOC tools) by ensuring proper logging of Citrix and firewall events.

Requirements

• Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U.S. citizenship status
• 7 - 9 years of professional experience as a Palo Alto Citrix Engineer
• Hands-on experience with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, Citrix NetScaler (ADC), and Citrix Cloud.
• Strong experience configuring and maintaining Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs) and Palo Alto Panorama.
• Familiarity with SOC tools like Splunk or ELK for log analysis and event correlation.
• Experience in securing application delivery environments, network segmentation, and implementing VPN security.
• TS/SCI security clearance is required.

What is Important to Us:

• You are an excellent communicator in writing and speaking.
• You have the ability to work independently but also value teamwork.
• Your problem-solving skills are excellent.
• You are looking for a job where performance appraisals occur regularly, and you look forward to advancing your career.
• You seek a community of virtue-centered co-workers and clients.

What we offer you:

As part of the VSO company, you will be part of a virtue-centered team who value their work and teammates. This is a no-jerk zone. We provide ongoing learning and development opportunities to foster continuous growth. We offer competitive salaries, health benefits, and flexible work arrangements.

More About VSO:

VSO is a hybrid cloud and managed services consulting firm. Much of VSO’s success can be attributed to our deep partnerships with IT services industry leaders such as AWS, IBM, Microsoft and others. VSO leverages numerous other partner relationships so as to provide our customers with optimal support. Additionally, we take pride in taking care of our employees. We offer a wide variety of benefits for eligible employees related to health, retirement, professional development, and more! For more information, please visit our website at https://vso-inc.com/careers