Windows & Citrix Upgrade Consultant

Job ID: 111778
Location: Plano, Texas  [Remote]
Category: Infrastructure
Employment Type: Contract
Date Added: 01/13/2026

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Job Title: Windows & Citrix Upgrade Consultant

Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Windows & Citrix Upgrade Consultant to lead the migration and upgrade of Citrix servers from Windows Server 2016 to Windows Server 2025. This fully remote role involves coordinating with on-site technicians and field engineers to ensure a seamless transition, optimize infrastructure performance, and minimize downtime. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in managing large-scale server upgrades within data center environments, supporting both infrastructure and application migration efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the planning, design, and implementation of Citrix and Windows Server upgrades from 2016 to 2025.
  • Collaborate remotely with field teams and stakeholders to coordinate installation, testing, and validation activities.
  • Prepare and deliver detailed weekly status reports and project summaries to ensure transparency and effective communication.
  • Support hardware deployment, data center provisioning, and associated infrastructure changes as part of the upgrade process.
  • Facilitate the migration of legacy Line-of-Business (LOB) client applications onto the new Server 2025 environment, ensuring compatibility and performance.
  • Document system configurations, network diagrams, and standard operating procedures for future reference and troubleshooting.
  • Provide expert guidance on best practices for server and application migration, including user transition and post-upgrade support.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
  • Minimum of 10 years supporting Windows Server and Citrix server infrastructures in enterprise data center environments.
  • Proven expertise in supporting server upgrades, migrations, and troubleshooting within complex IT environments.
  • Strong experience with data center server hardware, virtualization, and infrastructure provisioning.
  • Adept at guiding remote teams through technical installations, troubleshooting, and configuration.
  • Excellent documentation skills, including creating network diagrams and standard operating procedures.

Preferred Skills:

  • Hands-on experience with Windows Server 2016, 2019, and 2025 environments.
  • Familiarity with Citrix infrastructure, application publishing, and end-user support.
  • Prior experience supporting large-scale Citrix user and application migrations.
  • Knowledge of data center operations, hardware deployment, and virtualization technologies.
Pay Rate: $55.00 – $60.00 Hourly