L2 Cloud Implementation Engineer

What You Will Do

Microsoft Azure:

* Deploy and support Azure IaaS and PaaS: virtual machines, VNets, NSGs, load balancers, storage accounts, Azure Backup and Site Recovery.
* Build and manage hybrid connectivity: Site-to-Site VPN, Azure Firewall and DNS.
* Configure Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Defender for Cloud, Azure Policy and RBAC.
* Support Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) host pools, images, FSLogix and scaling plans.

Citrix:

* Implement and support Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD) and Citrix DaaS: Delivery Controllers, StoreFront, Studio, machine catalogues, Delivery Groups and policies.
* Build and maintain master images (MCS), profile management, Workspace Environment Management and application layering/delivery.
* Deploy, configure and troubleshoot Citrix ADC (NetScaler) and Gateway: load balancing, SSL/TLS profiles, authentication (LDAP, SAML, OAuth/OIDC), responder policies and HA.
* Use Citrix ADM for configuration jobs, StyleBooks, certificate management and analytics.
* Troubleshoot ICA/HDX, logon performance and connectivity using Director and related tools.

Microsoft Infrastructure

* Support Windows Server 2016/2019/2022, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy and PKI (AD CS).
* Maintain file services, patching (WSUS / Intune / Azure Update Manager)
* 3+ years' experience in an ICT support or infrastructure environment.
* Strong 2/3rd line troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
* Good knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID, Active Directory and Group Policy.
* Experience supporting Windows devices and Microsoft environments.
* Good understanding of networking, including DNS, DHCP, VPNs and routers.
* Experience with device management, deployment and IT service management systems.
* Knowledge of PowerShell, security and system monitoring.
* Experience contributing to IT projects, including technical implementation, planning and reporting.
* Strong customer service, communication and organizational skills.
* Ability to prioritize workload, work under pressure and take ownership of issues.
* Self-motivated, collaborative and committed to ongoing learning.

Service Delivery

* Own L2 incident, problem and change tickets in line with SLAs (ServiceNow)
* Produce clear technical documentation: HLD/LLD inputs, build guides, runbooks and handover notes.
* Escalate to and collaborate with L3 and vendor support (Microsoft, Citrix), and mentor L1 colleagues.
* Take part in on-call and out-of-hours maintenance windows where required

What Qualifies You

Required Skills and Qualifications

* 3 to 5 years in an L2 or implementation engineering role in a managed services or enterprise environment.
* Hands-on Azure and Microsoft 365 administration.
* Strong Active Directory, Entra ID, Group Policy and Windows Server skills.
* Practical Citrix CVAD/DaaS experience, with working knowledge of Citrix ADC/NetScaler (CLI and GUI).
* Good networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, DNS, TLS/PKI, VPN, firewalls and load balancing.
* PowerShell scripting and automation.
* Strong troubleshooting skills, clear written and spoken communication, and a customer-first attitude.

Desirable

* Microsoft certifications (preferred): AZ-104, MS-102, MD-102, SC-300, AZ-140, AZ-700.
* Citrix certifications(preferred): CCA-V / CCP-V, CCA-N (ADC).
* ITIL Foundation.
* Experience in a multi-customer MSP environment.

Technology Coverage

Azure: VMs, VNets, NSGs, Azure Firewall, ExpressRoute, Backup, Site Recovery, Monitor, Defender for Cloud, Policy, AVD

Microsoft 365: Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, Intune, Defender, Purview

Identity: Entra ID, Entra Connect, Conditional Access, PIM, SSO, MFA, AD DS, AD CS

Citrix: CVAD / DaaS, StoreFront, Director, WEM, PVS / MCS, ADC (NetScaler), ADM

Windows Infrastructure: Windows Server, GPO, DNS, DHCP, Hyper-V, VMware, WSUS, SCCM

Automation: PowerShell, Azure CLI, Bicep, Terraform, ARM

XTIUM is an equal opportunity employer.