Citrix XenDesktop Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Citrix XenDesktop
Alwin G.
Last position:
IT Interim Manager & AI Strategist
- Founder of CheironX: AI-supported GRC management (ISO 27001, BSI IT-Grundschutz, TISAX, DORA)
- Strategic focus on Agentic AI and GenAI for modern IT Governance, Risk & Compliance Management
- IT interim management and strategic consulting
Peter V.
Last position:
IT Administrator at SEAT Deutschland
- Creating concepts and architecture for domain integration (SEAT into the VW structure)
- Domain trusts and administration
- Operation and administration of Windows 2022/ 2025 servers and domains
- Domain restructuring
- GPO and SG editing and migration
- DNS restructuring and migration
Technologies: Windows 2022, Active Directory, ADFS, AD Azure Connect, DHCP, DNS, GPO, VMWare vSphere, Hyper-V, Powershell, Jira, MS Office 365,), SCCM, VSAN Fileservices, Approximately 800 servers, 400 users
Boban S.
Last position:
Senior Citrix Consultant & Architect, NetScaler Expert at Freelancer
- Design, installation, configuration, administration, optimization and further development of IT infrastructures in Citrix environments
- Updating older Citrix systems to the latest versions
- Installation, configuration and deployment of applications in Citrix environments
- 2nd- and 3rd-level support
- Performance analysis and optimization in complex Citrix environments
- Analysis and resolution of issues in complex Citrix systems
- Creation, updating and management of technical documentation
- Troubleshooting slow logons in Citrix XenApp / CVAD environments
- Analysis and resolution of printer issues in Citrix environments
- Creation, management and optimization of Citrix VDI policies
- Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD) 2402 LTSR, Citrix Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), Citrix Hypervisor / Citrix XenServer, Citrix Director / Citrix StoreFront, Citrix Machine Creation Services (MCS) / Citrix Provisioning Services (PVS), Citrix App Layering, Citrix Workspace Environment Management (WEM), Citrix Profile Management
- NetScaler SDX 14 / NetScaler Gateway 14 / NetScaler Console 14, NetScaler Load Balancing / Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB), NetScaler Applications Analytics (Web Insights, Security Insights, SSL Insights, TCP Insights, Gateway Insights, HDX Insights, ADC Infrastructure Analytics)
- Design, installation, configuration, administration, optimization and further development of IT infrastructures in Microsoft environments
- Updating older Microsoft systems to the latest versions
- Installation, configuration and deployment of applications in Microsoft environments
- Creation, management and optimization of Microsoft Group Policy policies
- Design, implementation and administration of Microsoft Azure environments
- Windows Server 2022 / Windows 11, Windows Group Policy / Active Directory, Remote Desktop Services (RDS), SQL Server 2022 / SCCM Server, RADIUS Server, FSLogix, PowerShell
- Implementation of standard changes in accordance with ITIL guidelines
- VMWare / Splunk
Mark S.
Last position:
Administration / Operations / Configuration / Control / Coordination at HZD
- Administration / configuration / operation / provision / troubleshooting of Windows Server systems (2012 - 2025) in a multi-domain infrastructure according to tiering level
- Operation of Windows systems (VMware, Hyper-V and physical)
- Automated installation and patch management via MECM / WSUS
- Creation of server hardening / operating system hardening according to BSI
- Administration / configuration / operation of Active Directory (AD)
- Administration / configuration / maintenance of GPOs / GPPs / DNS / DHCP
- Administration of cluster systems
- Support in the patch management process
- Support in the backup process
- Support with PKI deployment
- Granting, changing and revoking access permissions and access groups, control and documentation
- Control/coordination between business departments and different service providers
- Change management – review, evaluation and control of change requests
- Implementation of change requests
- Performance analysis to optimize operating systems
- Responsibility for resolving incidents and internal service requests
- Second- and third-level support
- Creation of documentation, operating manuals and presentations
- Working according to ITIL
Markus I.
Last position:
Senior System Engineer Microsoft at Technidata IT-Service GmbH
As part of the project, I was responsible for operating a Citrix farm for 600 users, including optimizing the user experience and ensuring high availability.
I managed and optimized the entire application landscape of a major customer, evaluated and implemented application updates, and ensured the compatibility and security of the software in use.
I managed user accounts, implemented security policies, and monitored system performance.
I administered Azure Entra ID to control identities and access rights, implemented security policies, and synchronized on-premises directories with the cloud.
I implemented and managed Microsoft Intune for central management of client devices, including the configuration and management of BitLocker for disk encryption.
I managed file servers and NTFS permissions to ensure secure and efficient data access management.
I handled change requests and last-level support tickets efficiently to solve complex system issues and improve user satisfaction.
I supported and advised the customer team on various topics and projects, identified areas for improvement, and implemented best practices.
Technologies used:
- Citrix XenApp and XenDesktop
- Microsoft Windows Server 2012R2 and 2022
- Exchange 2016 and Exchange Online
- Entra ID (Azure AD)
- Entra ID Connect
- BitLocker
- PowerShell scripting
- Microsoft Intune
- LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol)
- DNS services (Domain Name System)
- Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS)
Georg D.
Last position:
Senior Project Manager at Apleona GmbH
- Project review, restructuring and PM for the migration of a total of 12,000 Windows workstation systems (650 applications) from SCCM or Empirum/Matrix42 to MS-Intune following a merger.
- Took over a significantly delayed and poorly managed project in the role of “firefighter”.
- Completely revised and adjusted/updated the planning of the customer and the service provider involved.
- Introduced planning baselining and the recording/mitigation of current risks.
- Introduced an efficient, partly automated planning/reporting interface between MS-Project Planning (service provider) and Jira (customer).
- Restructured meetings to increase efficiency and eliminate redundant appointments.
- Completed the analysis and design phase and prepared basic data for migrations from the heterogeneous systems of the two merged companies.
- Started the User Acceptance Test (UAT).
- Technologies: MS Autopilot, Zero Touch.
Reza M.
Last position:
Head of IT Operations at Centogene GmbH
- Advanced to directly report to C-level and lead the €1.5M budget with AWS, utilizing S3, EC2, and RDS services to run 21 accounts, 5 OUs, and 3 PB of data by architecting the AWS environment and monitoring KPIs.
- Led a strategic cloud migration from legacy systems to AWS, reducing data center costs by 42% annually. Designed and executed the transition plan, including refactoring and rehosting operations, ensuring system compatibility, and optimizing infrastructure connectivity.
- Reduced external firewall costs by €204k per month by eliminating the external service provider and bringing the function in-house, advertising on LinkedIn, screening candidates and leading the interviews.
- Lowered mobile phone costs from €276k to €60k for 300 users on 2-year contracts by negotiating better tariffs with Vodafone, removing unnecessary services for each user and standardizing across all countries.
- Saved €45k per annum by eliminating infrastructure and external IT consultancy costs in Zug, Belgrade, Berlin and Boston by reviewing the services, conducting a risk assessment and building an in-house team.
- Increased payment terms from 30 to 180 days with the four main suppliers which generated an additional €280k per month into the business by persuading them to support the company during a difficult period.
Daniel U.
Last position:
Senior Application Packaging & Deployment Engineer at Allevio AG (Client: Allianz Technology)
- Enterprise application packaging and deployment for Allianz's global Windows migration programs across Europe, North America, and APAC
- Migrated hundreds of enterprise applications from Windows 10 VDI to Microsoft Azure Windows 365 (Windows 11)
- Created software packages in MSI/MST, FlexApp, PSADT 3/4, and App-V according to enterprise packaging standards
- Developed an ASP.NET packaging automation platform with MongoDB, SQL Server, SharePoint, and Outlook integration
- Built PowerShell modules for automated quality checks of MSI and FlexApp packages
- Developed a release conflict detection module in PowerShell to identify potential deployment issues before production
- Created WDAC monitoring scripts for automated policy oversight and incident response
- Implemented MSGraph API calls in PowerShell for Azure AD and Intune operations
- Created Citrix oData scripts for historical usage analysis (BYOD, VDI, fat clients)
- Developed an Intune Win32 app 'Do Not Disturb' deployment routine for an optimal user experience
- First point of contact for troubleshooting production incidents with packaged applications
- Coordinated application owner, UAT, and release testing for hundreds of deployments
- Administered Microsoft Intune, Citrix environments, and SQL Server security
- Created and tested WDAC policies in Intune; managed configuration policies and Win32 app deployments
- Primary packaging resource for Allianz France since 2019
Philipp S.
Last position:
MS365 Consultant/Solution Architect at Self-employed
- Setup and configuration of an M365 tenant on a hybrid basis
- SSO integration of the existing app infrastructure like Metamost, Huhu, etc.
- License consulting, Entra ID initial configuration, MFA, Conditional Access, Privileged Identity Management
- Intune: initial configuration, Windows 11 Autopilot, iPhone AES
- Takeover of the tenant and preparation of a security audit
- Rollout of iPhones with AES (formerly DEP) as COPE (Corporate Owned, Business Enabled)
- Connecting external customers with enhanced security through Conditional Access
- Consulting on cloud-first strategy and migration to a cloud-only business
- Connecting various apps via SSO/SCIM (e.g. Atlassian, Personio, Adobe)
- On-premises AD: security audit and project management for replacing the local AD (migration of file servers, Navision2016, user clients joined to Entra ID)
- Copilot rollout with connection to external data sources and configuration via Intune
- Support for TISAX and ISO27001 preparation
- Setup and hardening of Entra ID, switching MFA to phishing resistant via Conditional Access
- Intune management for Windows and Apple clients, web enrollment switch to AES, introduction of Autopilot, app management, integration of Microsoft Defender
- Building a device baseline for Windows (COBO) and iOS/Android (BYOD)
- Teams/SharePoint Online: access concepts and integration into Teams
- Maintenance and backup of Entra ID and Intune tenants (drift management)
- M365 backup with Veeam
- Extending Conditional Access policies, introduction of Privileged Identity Management with hardware tokens and an on-premises admin tier concept
- Revision of existing GPOs regarding structure, security, and compliance
- Security audit and hardening of on-premises Active Directory and cloud tenant, SAML VPN, PIM introduction
- Support for the HR department in introducing a booking portal and general system engineering administration & security
- Introduction of Conditional Access and passwordless MFA, platform SSO, Defender for macOS/iOS, macOS compliance with Intune, Code2 signature configuration
Alexander W.
Last position:
DNS Architect at Stromnetz Berlin GmbH
Jochen S.
Last position:
Senior Consultant/GF at SWOND Serv GmbH
- Projects in the Microsoft environment
- Server-based computing
- Automated software distribution
- Desktop and server management
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Statistics of experts using Citrix XenDesktop
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
26 years
Position duration
2.8 years
Positions per freelancer
13
Top business areas
Information Technology, Operations, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Telecommunication, Banking and Finance
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Legal
Bachelor's degree or higher
63%
Master's degree or higher
25%
Certifications per freelancer
12
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.
Average rates of experts in Germany using Citrix XenDesktop
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 29 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Citrix XenDesktop experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Information Technology (82%)
- Telecommunication (64%)
- Banking and Finance (55%)
- Manufacturing (55%)
- Chemical (45%)
- Government and Administration (45%)
- Automotive (36%)
- Insurance (36%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Virtual desktop foundation
Citrix XenDesktop is the former name for Citrix Virtual Desktops, part of the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops platform. It delivers managed Windows desktops and applications from centralized infrastructure to user devices. Companies use it to support secure access, controlled images and consistent workspaces across offices, home locations and branch sites.
Core architecture
A strong implementation connects several Citrix components with identity, storage and network services. Experts work with Delivery Controllers, machine catalogs, delivery groups, Citrix Studio, Director, StoreFront and Workspace app. They also configure Citrix Provisioning or Machine Creation Services, profile handling, policies, licensing and access through Citrix Gateway.
Typical use cases
- Publish full desktops and individual Windows applications
- Create standardized images for office and remote users
- Support mergers, branch offices and temporary workforces
- Provide controlled access to specialist applications
- Modernize legacy desktop delivery without moving every workload
Citrix XenDesktop is common in healthcare, finance, manufacturing, education and public services. In Germany, specialists often support environments that combine local data centers, cloud resources and distributed business locations.
When to bring in experts
Freelance expertise is useful during a new rollout, a migration from older XenDesktop editions, or a move toward Citrix Cloud. Companies also engage specialists when logons are slow, profiles are unstable, sessions disconnect, images drift or capacity planning becomes difficult. The right professional can assess the existing design, define a practical target state and document the handover.
Connected skills
The work reaches beyond Citrix configuration. Look for knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, certificates, Microsoft Windows Server, SQL Server, virtualization with VMware or Hyper-V, storage and network security. Cloud projects may involve Azure, Microsoft Entra ID, Azure Virtual Desktop, Citrix Cloud connectors and endpoint management. Monitoring and PowerShell automation help keep operations repeatable.
What good looks like
Strong professionals explain design choices in terms of user experience, resilience and operational effort. They test image updates, application compatibility, policies, printing, peripherals, authentication and recovery before release. They use Director data and session diagnostics to isolate causes instead of treating every issue as a client problem. They also communicate clearly with security, infrastructure and business teams, whether collaboration is remote or on site.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the questions that come up most around Citrix XenDesktop.
Citrix XenDesktop is used to deliver virtual Windows desktops and applications from centralized infrastructure. It gives companies control over images, access policies, data paths and user sessions while allowing access from managed or personal devices.
Citrix XenDesktop is the former product name. The technology is now generally associated with Citrix Virtual Desktops within Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, although many companies still use XenDesktop when describing existing environments or sourcing specialists.
Citrix XenDesktop offers detailed session policies, application delivery and workspace controls across different infrastructure models. Azure Virtual Desktop is closely integrated with Microsoft Azure, while the better choice depends on application needs, identity design, operating model, existing skills and cloud strategy.
A capable Citrix XenDesktop expert usually understands Active Directory, Group Policy, Windows Server, networking, certificates, virtualization and storage. Useful adjacent skills include PowerShell, Citrix Cloud, Citrix Gateway, Azure, Microsoft Entra ID and endpoint management.
A clear brief for Citrix XenDesktop should describe the current version, hosting model, user groups, applications, authentication method and main pain points. It should also state whether the work covers design, migration, troubleshooting, optimization, documentation or operational support.
Much of the Citrix XenDesktop work can be completed remotely, including assessment, configuration, image design, monitoring and documentation. On-site access may still help with data-center changes, hardware dependencies or user acceptance, so the project should define access rules and communication expectations early.
The needed experience depends on scope and risk. A Citrix XenDesktop specialist handling a complex migration or highly regulated environment should have delivered comparable architectures and be comfortable with rollback planning, testing, security reviews and incident analysis.
Ask a Citrix XenDesktop expert to explain a relevant design, the trade-offs they made and how they diagnosed a difficult session or profile issue. Strong answers cover user impact, dependency mapping, testing, monitoring, security and handover rather than focusing only on component setup.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Citrix XenDesktop in their recent projects is 93 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 748 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Citrix XenDesktop in their recent projects, 63% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 25% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Citrix XenDesktop in their recent projects have 26 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.8 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Citrix XenDesktop in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (18%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Citrix XenDesktop in their recent projects are Information Technology (82%), Telecommunication (64%), and Banking and Finance (55%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Citrix XenDesktop in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Operations (91%), and Project Management (82%).
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