Citrix Experts in Switzerland
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Switzerland, who have recently used Citrix
Károly A.
Last position:
NIS2 & Risk Strategy Consultant at RRC power solutions GmbH
- Developed a compliant information security management system (ISMS)
- Advanced a modern risk management framework based on NIST for NIS2 compliance
Max R.
Last position:
ICT Solution Architect Senior at ewb, Energy, Water
- Questioning and discussion of technical requirements and coordination with the team
- Contributing to objectives of the Digital Transformation Services unit and implementation of objectives
- Analyzing, specifying, updating and delivering architecture models to implement digital solutions in line with business, data infrastructure and requirements
- Selecting suitable technical options for application design considering interoperability, reversibility, scalability, usability, accessibility and security and optimizing cost/quality ratio
- Creating and maintaining concept documents, architecture models and other technical documentation
- Reviewing services to be provided and other documents for solution development
- Collaborating with IT enterprise architect, business analyst, project manager, developers, testers and process owner in design and documentation of technical specifications for new and further developments
- Communicating and supporting concepts to relevant stakeholders
- Participating in enterprise architecture activities and ensuring compliance with principles, standards and guidelines
- Monitoring compliance with defined design at application, solution and enterprise level
- Developing and testing existing and new solutions as required
- Supporting and guiding development teams in implementation of new projects or maintenance of existing products, assuming product manager role if required
- Establishing and ensuring best practice in implementation, documentation, testing and packaging for distribution
- Contributing to handling of reported incidents and requests assigned to third level support and follow-up actions as required
Daniel S.
Last position:
Senior Manager at devpoint GmbH
- Design and co-implementation of an insolvency management platform in Germany for a client (based on an AI development tool)
- Concept, requirements engineering, and implementation support for a Dubai-based company to integrate processes into a CRM
- Business analysis and requirements engineering at Swisscom for integrations
- Integration of a new knowledge management system into the business processes at Swisscom AG – REST API definition
- Project manager, consultant, and sparring partner for the realignment/process digitalization at GIB Solutions AG
- Process designer and prototype for an AI-based real estate marketing system in Dubai
- Interim head of the ICT department at a telecom company, reorganizing and optimizing processes with a team of 5 at GIB Solutions AG
- Agile requirements engineer / external PO for a web-based solution for the German company DEHN AG
- Project management and consulting for the existing marketing and campaign planning solution at Swisscom AG
- Building the ALoHA nearshore offering at devpoint
Milivoje R.
Last position:
ICT Project Engineer at Mund Consulting AG (at VBS Cyber Command)
- Client engineering
- Getting familiar with the new digitized platform
- GPO adjustments
- Handling work packages
Markus D.
Last position:
Senior System Engineer (Server) at EMS Chemie
- Operation and development of the global server and virtualization infrastructure
- Operation and maintenance of storage systems deployed worldwide
- Active management of global Active Directory services
- Providing 2nd- and 3rd-level support in these areas
- Independently overseeing and leading small IT projects
Alexander L.
Last position:
Project Manager, Architect at Public Client
- Update from Windows 10 to Windows 11
- Involvement in the design of the new workplace
- Planning and management of the rollout
Tarik G.
Last position:
Freelance Employee at Reinsurance Industry
- System administration 3rd level server management and troubleshooting
- Azure DevOps administration
- Administration of virtual servers
- Monitoring and documentation of work processes
- 1st, 2nd & 3rd level support
- Administration of virtual servers (VMware)
- Administration of file servers and backup
- Onsite & remote support
- Office 365 user administration and troubleshooting
- Active Directory user setup and management
Christoph W.
Last position:
System Architect / System Engineer / Programmer at Deutsche Vermögensberatung (DVAG)
- Create requirements for the modularization of the promotion forecast.
- Set up and expand the various competitions for 2024.
- Customize and test the CICS dialog.
- Create various reports for the department using SQL.
- Implement and test new requirements in batch processes with IWS.
- Update documentation for the new requirements.
- Provide on-call support for daily and monthly production.
- Technologies used: SCRUM, Jira, Confluence, Windows 11, Unix, Enterprise Developer, z/OS, GIT, Mineral, Moped, IWS/TWS, JES, COBOL, CICS, DB2, SQL, Rocket, FortiClient, Citrix.
Michael M.
Last position:
Field Engineer/Project Lead Windows Platform, Cloud Integration
- Medical software, migration from on-prem to cloud
- Requirements management, development, lifecycle based on Windows, Azure, O365, subsystems
Miguel S.
Last position:
Senior System and Cloud Engineer at Food Service Provider
- Supporting 3000 Intune devices
- Intune AutoPilot deployments for kiosk devices and hardening
- Intune configuration profiling and troubleshooting
Viktor D.
Last position:
Application Manager / IT Operations Engineer at SBB
- Coordination and implementation of setting up and further development of applications in close collaboration with external service providers as the internal technical contact person
- Ensuring stable, proper operation and maintenance of business-critical applications to support central business processes
- Analysis, handling, and sustainable resolution of application issues (incidents, problems) including workarounds in 2nd and 3rd level support
- Planning, coordination, and implementation of changes in ongoing application operations according to ITIL processes
- Participation in project teams for maintenance, further development, and integration of interfaces between different applications
- Support in creating, maintaining, and executing test cases as well as assisting with system, integration, and acceptance tests
- Operation, deployment, and maintenance of containerized applications using Docker
- Installation, configuration, integration, and testing of server and application software in virtualized and cloud environments (VMware, AWS)
- Operation and maintenance of virtualized application platforms (Windows Server/Client, VMware, AWS Cloud)
- User, role, and permission management in complex enterprise environments
- Creation and maintenance of technical documentation (operations concepts, changes, projects, interfaces)
- Close collaboration with internal departments, project management, and external partners and suppliers
Thomas H.
Last position:
Sales Partner at SourceWeb Group
- Consulting and sales in cyber security
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Statistics of experts using Citrix
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
27 years
Position duration
1.4 years
Positions per freelancer
23
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Insurance
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Human Resources
Bachelor's degree or higher
78%
Master's degree or higher
56%
Doctorate
11%
Certifications per freelancer
10
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Switzerland are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.
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Explore rate insightsAverage rates of experts in Switzerland using Citrix
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 19 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Citrix 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 (92%)
- Banking and Finance (83%)
- Insurance (75%)
- Telecommunication (75%)
- Government and Administration (67%)
- Manufacturing (58%)
- Professional Services (58%)
- Aerospace and Defense (50%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Virtual workspaces
Citrix provides secure access to applications, desktops and files from different devices and locations. Companies use Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, formerly known as XenApp and XenDesktop, to centralize workloads while giving users a consistent workspace. Citrix Workspace brings applications, data and collaboration tools together through one access layer.
Core ecosystem
The ecosystem includes Citrix Workspace, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, StoreFront, Delivery Controllers, Citrix Provisioning and Citrix Machine Creation Services. NetScaler, formerly Citrix ADC, supports application delivery, traffic management and secure access. Strong specialists also understand Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Azure, VMware and enterprise networking.
Typical projects
- Designing or restructuring virtual application and desktop environments
- Migrating on-premises workloads to Citrix DaaS or hybrid delivery
- Configuring secure remote access, policies, profiles and printing
- Integrating identity, multifactor authentication and endpoint controls
- Improving application performance and user experience
Citrix projects often support regulated organisations, distributed workforces, service desks and applications that must remain centrally managed. In Switzerland, specialists may also need to coordinate with local teams across language regions and with strict internal security processes.
When expertise matters
Companies bring in freelance Citrix expertise during migrations, tenant consolidation, office changes, acquisitions and major access-control updates. External support is also useful when slow logons, unstable sessions, profile issues or uneven application performance affect daily operations. A specialist can assess the existing design, define a practical target state and document the changes for internal teams.
Skills that distinguish experts
Reliable professionals trace issues across the whole delivery chain rather than changing isolated settings. They can analyze Director data, session behavior, policies, profiles, network paths and endpoint conditions. They also plan rollback options, test user groups, automate repeatable administration with PowerShell and explain technical decisions clearly to security, infrastructure and business stakeholders.
Choosing project support
The right profile depends on the environment, not only on the Citrix product in use. Ask for evidence of comparable migrations, hybrid identity integrations, application packaging, profile management and incident diagnosis. Define whether collaboration is remote, on-site or mixed, then clarify access requirements, documentation standards and the handover expected at the end of the engagement.
Frequently asked questions
Curious about Citrix? Here are the answers that come up again and again.
Citrix is used to deliver applications, desktops and files securely from centralized environments to users on different devices. Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops and Citrix Workspace are common choices when companies need controlled access, simpler endpoint management or flexible remote work.
Citrix is often compared with Azure Virtual Desktop and VMware Horizon. The right choice depends on existing Microsoft or VMware investments, application compatibility, identity design, network architecture, management preferences and the user experience required.
A strong Citrix specialist commonly works with Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Windows Server, PowerShell, Azure, VMware, networking and endpoint management. Knowledge of NetScaler, formerly Citrix ADC, is valuable when secure access and application delivery are part of the scope.
The required background depends on the environment and the risk of the change. A focused policy or performance review may need a narrower specialist profile, while a migration or redesign calls for someone who has handled architecture, testing, user rollout and operational handover.
Citrix environments can often be assessed, configured and documented remotely when secure administrative access is available. On-site work may still help with endpoint testing, local infrastructure or workshops, while Swiss teams should agree early on working languages, time zones and escalation procedures.
A Citrix freelancer may deliver an environment assessment, target architecture, migration plan, configuration changes, policy design, monitoring improvements and operational documentation. The exact deliverables should reflect whether the engagement concerns Workspace, virtual desktops, application delivery, access security or troubleshooting.
Look for clear examples of comparable Citrix environments and ask how the professional isolated root causes during difficult incidents. Good answers cover user impact, dependencies, testing, security, rollback planning and knowledge transfer rather than focusing only on individual product settings.
Citrix work can involve layered dependencies between profiles, policies, identity, applications, networks, endpoints and virtualization hosts. Professionals must keep these layers aligned while controlling access, preserving performance and communicating changes to users and internal operations teams.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Switzerland who have used Citrix in their recent projects is 106 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 844 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Switzerland who have used Citrix in their recent projects, 78% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 56% hold at least a Master's degree, and 11% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Switzerland who have used Citrix in their recent projects have 27 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.4 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Citrix in their recent projects are German (100%), English (92%), and French (42%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Citrix in their recent projects are Information Technology (92%), Banking and Finance (83%), and Insurance (75%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Citrix in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (92%), and Operations (67%).
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