Skillfield is a specialist technology consultancy operating at the intersection of cyber, data and AI. We partner with enterprise clients to protect, transform and empower their organisations with forward‐thinking solutions. Our reputation is built on outcomes, not effort.
The Opportunity
Contract: 1 year, with potential to extend
Hybrid, Melbourne
We are looking for a Citrix specialist consultant to own an enterprise CVAD upgrade — 2203 LTSR CU3 through to 2402 LTSR CU4, including a licensing migration to Citrix Cloud. It's a defined, technical piece of work: solid engineering, clear documentation, and a clean handover at the end. You'll work directly with the infrastructure team, on modern Citrix Cloud tooling, with flexibility on how you structure your time, within a defined, technical project with a clear scope and end date.
What you'll do
- Upgrade CVAD from 2203 LTSR CU3 → CU7, then CU7 → 2402 LTSR CU4
- Plan and execute upgrades across Licensing, Delivery Controllers, PVS, StoreFront, Studio, Director, and Session Recording
- Upgrade and validate master images across three Delivery Groups
- Migrate Citrix Licensing to Citrix Cloud's Licensing Administration Service (LAS), including issue resolution during cutover
- Test, validate, and troubleshoot post-upgrade
- Document the implementation and rollback approach, and run knowledge transfer with the internal ops team
What you'll bring
- Real-world experience delivering Citrix LTSR upgrades in production enterprise environments
- Working knowledge of Citrix Cloud services, including LAS
- Practical experience across PVS, StoreFront, Delivery Controllers, Studio, Director, Session Recording, and Licensing
- Windows Server administration and infrastructure troubleshooting
- Comfort managing upgrades in live environments with minimal disruption
- Citrix Cloud migration or hybrid Citrix experience
- Background in regulated or large enterprise settings
- Exposure to VMware, Hyper‐V, or cloud-hosted VDI
Be part of a team serious about doing work that matters
Join a culture that values clarity, autonomy and shared success
Enjoy flexibility, support and performance-based recognition
Citrix Engineer employer: Skillfield
Skillfield is an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration, making it an ideal place for a Lead Security Engineer to thrive. With a focus on meaningful work, employees enjoy flexibility, autonomy, and performance-based recognition while being part of a team dedicated to delivering impactful AI-driven solutions. Located in Melbourne, the company offers unique opportunities for professional growth and engagement with cutting-edge technology in a supportive environment.
