Senior Systems Administrator - Remote Access

March 11

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Lionsgate is a leading global content producer and distributor known for its vast array of films and television content. The company operates notable brands such as STARZ and Grindstone, and is involved in various aspects of entertainment including development, production, and marketing. Lionsgate is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace for all its employees.

Film & Television Production and Distribution • Entertainment, Movies, TV, Home Entertainment, Channels

1001 - 5000 employees

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📋 Description

• Responsible for effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of Citrix virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) and associated systems • Requires hands-on expertise in a large enterprise setting with proven ability to efficiently provide complete systems setup, lifecycle management and operational problem solving • Maintain operational stability, performance, and security of the Citrix environment • Close collaboration with other I&O teams, application support teams, and security teams • Install, configure, support and monitor Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (XenApp/XenDesktop), Citrix ADC (NetScaler), Citrix Workspace, and related products • Manage Citrix policies, profiles, and user access • Perform regular health checks and capacity planning for the Citrix environment • Monitor Citrix environment health and usage patterns, optimize performance, and apply patches, updates, and hotfixes as needed • Develop and maintain backup strategies for Citrix infrastructure • Ensure disaster recovery procedures are in place and regularly tested • Maintain up-to-date documentation on configurations, changes, troubleshooting steps, and processes • Provide training and guidance to internal teams and users on Citrix tools, applications, and best practices • Plan, test, and execute Citrix system upgrades and migrations as necessary • Stay current with Citrix best practices, security updates, and new feature releases • Perform routine server maintenance tasks, including patching, backups, and performance monitoring • Commission and decommission physical and virtual servers • Monitor server and application performance using monitoring tools • Analyze system logs and events to identify and resolve issues • Implement and maintain security measures for the Citrix environment • Collaborate with the security team to ensure compliance with security policies and standards • Contribute to knowledge base articles and other internal documentation resources • Assist in evaluating and exploring potential cloud solutions for future infrastructure needs

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience • 7+ years of experience in systems administration, with a strong focus on Windows Server environments • 5+ years of hands-on experience administering Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops • Experience with Citrix Cloud is a plus • Strong understanding of virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware vSphere, Hyper-V) • Proficiency in Windows Server operating systems (e.g., Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022) • Understanding of networking concepts and protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP) • Experience with Active Directory and Group Policy management • Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell) is desirable • Basic understanding of cloud platforms (Azure and/or AWS) and their core services • Experience with MECM/SCCM for patching the server environment • Experience managing and configuring various ITOM tools for monitoring and reporting on system performance, SLA and Capacity Management, identifying issues and trends (I,e. SCOM, OpManager , ControlUp and Goliath) with a focus on Citrix and Windows server environments.

🏖️ Benefits

• competitive health and dental coverage plus dedicated Health Spending Account • Group RRSP with employer match • Tuition Reimbursement Program • regular film screenings and opportunity to get involved in industry events • Summer Fridays and annual volunteer day (Impact Day)