We are seeking a seasoned Desktop Virtualization Architect to join our team as an Architecture Senior Advisor. In this role, you will be part of a global health service company committed to improving the health, well-being, and security of individuals. You will play a critical role in delivering exceptional technical strategy and architecture solutions, particularly within the Virtual Workspace domain. Your work will directly impact our clients and customers, helping to shape the future of healthcare.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver key virtualization projects within Cigna’s hosted desktop and application environments, including implementations of Citrix products such as Netscaler, XenApp/XenDesktop, and Provisioning Services.
• Undertake complex projects that require advanced technical knowledge across multiple disciplines and make sound decisions on architectural issues.
• Collaborate with users to determine their requirements and ensure successful implementation and monitoring of system improvements for enhanced efficiency.
• Monitor project schedules and costs to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Provide thought leadership within the architecture field and contribute to broader business projects.
• Mentor and guide other architects, engineers, and operations staff through one-on-one interactions and team knowledge-sharing sessions, such as "Lunch and Learn" activities.
• Maintain effective communication with clients by using analytical skills to make quick decisions, always showing empathy and sincerity.
• Keep thorough documentation and present findings to internal teams and senior leadership as needed.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of information technology experience, with at least 4 years in a Senior Engineer or Technical Architect role.
• Extensive experience with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (preferably Citrix Cloud), including MCS, PVS, and Workspace App.
• Proficient in public cloud environments, particularly with desktop workloads in Azure.
• Knowledgeable in application delivery tools such as Citrix App Layering (UniDesk) and Liquidware Labs FlexApp.
• Skilled in persona management solutions, including Liquidware Labs Profile Unity and FSLogix.
• Experience with hosting hardware, ideally Nutanix or other hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) solutions.
• Familiarity with hypervisors, preferably AHV and/or ESXi, as well as NetScaler and related access layer components.

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 138,600 - 231,000 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.

This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.

At The Cigna Group, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k), company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year, paid holidays, and leaves of absence. For more details on our employee benefits programs, click here.

About The Cigna Group

Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we’re dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

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The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.