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About us

Itero Group is a Women-Owned Small Business focused on simplifying complex transformations. We empower clients in the private and government sectors to become more optimized, digitally enabled, and data-driven organizations through our comprehensive business consulting and innovative delivery solutions.

Itero Group's dedicated team members are experienced thought leaders, tenacious workers, and creative thinkers. We hire people who are passionate about being catalysts for change - in our company, for our clients, throughout our career- and we empower people to express their ideas, create better practices, innovate better products, and become better professionals.

We have been named a Great Place to Work for six years, and offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

Location: Hybrid – 2 days/week in office (Pennsylvania-based)

Note: Contractor must reside in Pennsylvania. Work schedule is hybrid with 2 days in the office and 3 days telework per week. Schedule may be adjusted based on manager direction and operational needs.

Key Responsibilities

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  Design and implement scalable load balancing solutions to ensure high availability, secure access, and reliable application delivery.



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  Configure and troubleshoot Layer 4 and Layer 7 load balancing policies for efficient traffic management.



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  Install and configure Citrix NetScaler appliances or virtual instances, ensuring seamless integration into existing network architectures.



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  Set up and maintain high availability (HA) and failover mechanisms, including active-passive and load-sharing configurations.



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  Implement NetScaler Content Switching to optimize application routing and delivery.



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  Manage SSL/TLS certificates and integrate authentication mechanisms to ensure secure connections.



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  Monitor system performance using built-in tools and third-party applications (e.g., Wireshark, NetScaler Console).



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  Identify and resolve complex issues related to configuration, connectivity, and performance.



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  Analyze logs and events to proactively manage system health and minimize downtime.



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  Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation and training materials for junior engineers and operations teams.

Required Skills

Core Networking & Load Balancing

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  Deep understanding of TCP/IP, NAT, VLANs, firewalls, VPNs, and security policies.



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  Proven experience with Layer 4 and Layer 7 load balancing.



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  Hands-on expertise with Citrix NetScaler (CLI/NITRO API and GUI).



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  High availability and failover configuration skills.



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  Advanced NetScaler Content Switching capabilities.



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  SSL/TLS certificate management and authentication integration.

Monitoring & Troubleshooting

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  Proficiency with tools such as Wireshark and NetScaler Console.



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  Strong diagnostic skills for performance issues and system bottlenecks.



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  Experience with log analysis and event monitoring.

If you are looking for a role where you will lead with integrity, create and innovate, inspire excellence, be a respected member of the team, drive results, and have fun, we look forward to connecting with you!

Benefits at Itero Group
At Itero Group, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance:

• Health & Wellness : Medical (BC-BS), dental, and vision plans to suit your needs.


• Paid Time Off : Generous PTO, paid holidays, and increasing PTO based on years of service.


• Retirement Savings : 401(k) plan with company match and auto-enrollment.


• Company-Paid Coverage : Short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D insurance.


• Additional Options : Voluntary benefits including pet insurance and student loan assistance up to $1,000 annually.


• Perks : FSAs, HSAs, wellness programs, and more to enhance your work-life balance.

Join us and enjoy a benefits package designed with you in mind!

Itero Group is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, physical or mental disability, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, veteran status or political affiliation.