Specialist IS Engineer - Citrix
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Job description
- Own and manage Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops infrastructure, ensuring performance, availability, and compliance.
- Maintain the health and resiliency of Citrix environments, including Citrix Cloud and Citrix ADC (NetScaler).
- Perform patching, updates, and system upgrades in line with enterprise change management policies.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues involving Citrix, user sessions, and backend integration.
- Serve as the technical escalation point for Citrix-related issues within IT operations.
- Document all configurations, SOPs, and architecture decisions to support audits and operational continuity.
- Collaborate with project and security teams to support deployments, audits, and lifecycle initiatives.
- Mentor support teams and transfer knowledge to ensure consistent support coverage.
- Monitor system alerts, identify systemic issues, and implement long-term corrective actions.
Requirements
Doctorate degree
OR
Masters degree and 2 years of Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
OR
Bachelors degree and 4 years of Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
OR
Associates degree and 8 years of Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
OR
High school diploma / GED and 10 years of Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field, * 6-10 years of experience managing and supporting Citrix environments.
- Experience with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, Citrix ADC (NetScaler), Citrix Cloud administration and architecture.
- Proficiency with Windows Server, Active Directory, and Group Policy.
- Familiarity with virtualization platforms such as VMware or Hyper-V.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for complex virtualization and connectivity issues.
- Experience implementing patch management, monitoring, and resiliency testing.
- Familiarity with security best practices for virtual environments.
- Excellent documentation and communication skills, especially in a global team structure.
- Passion for continuous improvement, automation, and operational excellence.
- Experience collaborating in regulated or GxP-compliant environments (preferred).
Certifications (Preferred):
- Citrix Certified Professional Virtualization (CCP-V).
- Citrix Certified Professional Networking (CCP-N).
- Microsoft Certified: Windows Server or Azure Administrator.
- VMware Certified Professional (VCP).
Soft Skills:
- Strong collaboration and stakeholder communication abilities.
- Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.
- Willingness to mentor others and build team capability.
- Committed to documentation, process rigor, and operational reliability.
Benefits & conditions
The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.
In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:
- A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
- A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
- Stock-based long-term incentives
- Award-winning time-off plans
- Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies