Citrix Infrastructure Operations, AVP

Who we are looking for Charles River Development is rapidly growing its Software-as-a-Service platform. We are looking for a senior Citrix Infrastructure Operations professional with strong hands-on experience supporting large enterprise environments and the ability to own platform stability, availability, security, performance, Automation and lifecycle management. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, Citrix ADC/NetScaler, Gateway, StoreFront, FAS, PVS/MCS, WEM, and FSLogix, along with strong knowledge of authentication, SSO, MFA, PKI, AD CS, Entra ID, PingFederate, ADFS, Okta, and certificate lifecycle management. This person should be a strong troubleshooter and technical leader who can manage complex incidents, lead root cause analysis, support audit and security requirements, partner across Infrastructure, Security, Network, Cloud, and application teams, and use PowerShell automation to improve operational efficiency while mentoring engineers and communicating risks, platform health, and progress to senior leadership. Why this role is important to us The team you will be joining is a part of Charles River Development (or CRD), that became a part of State Street in 2018. CRD helps create enterprise investment management software solutions for large institutions in the areas of institutional investment, wealth management and hedge funds. Together we have created first open front-to-back platform - State Street Alpha, that was launched in 2019. Join us if delivering next generation infrastructure, using emerging technologies like AI and Blockchain sounds like a challenge you are up for. What you will be responsible for Lead daily operations and service delivery for enterprise Citrix environments supporting global users and business-critical applications. Ensure Citrix platforms are highly available, secure, scalable, stable, and performing as expected. Manage Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, Citrix ADC/NetScaler, Gateway, StoreFront, FAS, Delivery Controllers, PVS/MCS, WEM, and FSLogix. Oversee Citrix ADC functions such as load balancing, SSL offloading, GSLB, content switching, authentication policies, and high availability. Support authentication and SSO integrations with AD CS, Entra ID, PingFederate, ADFS, Okta, MFA platforms, and PKI services. Lead incident response, problem management, root cause analysis, escalations, and service restoration efforts. Drive certificate lifecycle management, SSL/TLS configuration, firmware upgrades, vulnerability remediation, and platform maintenance. Partner with Security, Network, Cloud, and Infrastructure teams to maintain secure remote access and compliant operations. Support CyberArk integration, privileged access controls, audit requirements, disaster recovery planning, and DR testing. Develop automation using PowerShell and monitoring tools to improve efficiency, reliability, and operational consistency. Establish operational standards, documentation, service metrics, governance, and continuous improvement practices. Provide AVP-level technical leadership, mentor engineers, manage operational risk, and report platform health and risks to senior leadership.

Ownership and accountability for delivering secure, reliable, and high-performing infrastructure services. Strong hands-on technical leadership with the ability to guide teams and drive outcomes. Operational discipline, consistency, and a focus on service stability. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues under pressure. Clear communication with technical teams, business stakeholders, and senior leadership. Collaboration across Infrastructure, Security, Network, Cloud, and application teams. Security-first thinking with attention to compliance, audit readiness, and risk reduction. Continuous improvement mindset focused on automation, standardization, and efficiency. Strong documentation practices and commitment to repeatable