Senior System Engineer - Citrix and Automation

As a Senior System Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining our enterprise end-user computing and workplace infrastructure, with a strong focus on Citrix platforms. You will work in a Build & Run model, combining project-driven engineering with structural platform ownership. This is not a purely operational role: you will actively contribute to modernization initiatives, automation, and standardization across our environment. You will be part of our global Infrastructure Build & Run team, collaborating closely with colleagues across regions in a complex, enterprise-scale environment., * Design, implement, and maintain Citrix-based workplace solutions (CVAD / NetScaler/ related components).

• Lead and contribute to infrastructure and workplace modernization projects.
• Ensure stability, performance, and standardization of existing platforms.
• Drive automation and Infrastructure as Code initiatives to reduce manual operations.
• Implement changes in line with formal change and release management processes.
• Provide advanced 3rd line support for complex and cross-domain incidents.
• Act as a technical owner for assigned platforms and services.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, standards, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with global teams and actively share knowledge and best practices.
• Participate in an on-call rotation with fellow senior engineers.

Technology Focus This role has a strong emphasis on Citrix, complemented by automation and Microsoft workplace technologies:

• Citrix (core expertise - required)
• NetScaler (hands-on experience - required)
• PowerShell (automation and operational tooling)
• Microsoft SCCM (strong plus)
• Windows Client & Windows Printing
• Microsoft Azure (Modern Workplace and supporting services)

• Senior-level experience as a System Engineer or Modern Workplace Engineer.
• Deep hands-on experience with Citrix environments in enterprise setups.
• Strong background in project-based engineering, not only operational support.
• Proven experience with automation and scripting (PowerShell required).
• Experience with IaC / Terraform is an advantage.
• Comfortable working with structured change, release, and incident processes.
• Proactive, hands-on, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Able to work independently while collaborating in global teams.
• Fluent in Dutch and English (both required).
• Willing to travel occasionally for collaboration or project work.

• A senior engineering role with real technical ownership and impact.
• Exposure to large-scale, complex enterprise environments.
• Strong focus on automation, modernization, and engineering excellence.
• Hybrid working model: 3 days on-site in Kallo, 2 days working from home.
• Collaboration with experienced infrastructure and workplace specialists.
• A stable environment with room for technical growth and innovation.
• Available on a freelance or payroll basis, including a comprehensive benefits package (company car, hospitalization insurance, and meal vouchers).

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