Specialist IS Engineer Citrix
Thousand Oaks, CA - USA
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Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients
At Amgen if you feel like youre part of something bigger its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do.
Since 1980 weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas Oncology Inflammation General Medicine and Rare Disease we reach millions of patients each year. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer heart disease inflammatory conditions rare diseases and obesity and obesity-related conditions. As a member of the Amgen team youll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research manufacture and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer fuller happier lives.
Our award-winning culture is collaborative innovative and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.
Specialist IS Engineer Citrix Virtualization Engineer
What you will do
Lets do this. Lets change the world. Amgen is seeking a Citrix Virtualization Engineer to manage optimize and support our Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops environments across global enterprise infrastructure. The ideal candidate will bring deep hands-on expertise in Citrix virtualization technologies and advanced Citrix ADC (NetScaler) administration including Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB) Web Application Firewall (WAF) Content Switching MFA integration using nFactor authentication and enterprise load balancing solutions.
This role is responsible for ensuring the stability performance scalability and security of Citrix solutions that support Amgens mission-critical applications and end-user platforms. It involves close collaboration with infrastructure network security and global operations teams to deliver highly available and secure virtual desktop and application delivery solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own and manage Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops infrastructure ensuring performance availability scalability and compliance.
- Administer and maintain Citrix ADC (NetScaler) environments including:
- Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB)
- Load Balancing services
- Content Switching policies
- SSL offloading and certificate management
- Web Application Firewall (WAF)
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA) using nFactor authentication policies
- Maintain the health and resiliency of Citrix environments including Citrix Cloud and Citrix ADC platforms.
- Design and implement secure remote access solutions leveraging Citrix Gateway and advanced authentication integrations.
- Perform patching firmware updates and platform upgrades in line with enterprise change management policies.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues involving Citrix infrastructure user sessions authentication flows networking and backend integrations.
- Serve as the technical escalation point for Citrix and NetScaler-related incidents within IT operations.
- Collaborate with network and security teams to implement enterprise traffic management and application delivery strategies.
- Document configurations SOPs architecture decisions and operational runbooks to support audits and operational continuity.
- Monitor system alerts identify systemic issues and implement long-term corrective and preventive actions.
- Mentor support teams and transfer knowledge to ensure consistent operational support coverage.
What we expect of you
We are all different yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is an individual with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
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
Required Qualifications:
- 3 to 6 years of experience managing and supporting Citrix environments.
- Strong experience with:
- Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops
- Citrix ADC (NetScaler)
- Citrix Cloud administration and architecture
- Hands-on expertise with advanced Citrix ADC features including:
- GSLB
- WAF
- Content Switching
- Load Balancing
- Citrix Gateway
- MFA integration using nFactor authentication
- Proficiency with Windows Server Active Directory Group Policy and enterprise authentication technologies.
- Familiarity with virtualization platforms such as VMware or Hyper-V.
- Strong understanding of networking fundamentals including DNS SSL/TLS TCP/IP and high-availability architectures.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for complex virtualization authentication and application delivery issues.
- Experience implementing secure remote access and zero-trust access concepts.
- Familiarity with enterprise security best practices for Citrix and ADC environments.
- Experience with monitoring resiliency testing disaster recovery and performance optimization for Citrix ADC infrastructures.
- Knowledge of scripting or automation tools such as PowerShell or Terraform is a plus.
- Excellent documentation and communication skills especially in a global enterprise support model.
- Experience collaborating in regulated or GxP-compliant environments (preferred).
Certifications (Preferred):
- Citrix Certified Associate Virtualization (CCA-V).
- Citrix Certified Professional Networking (CCP-N) or Citrix Certified Expert Networking (CCE-N).
- Microsoft Certified: Windows Server or Azure Administrator.
What you can expect from us
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture well support your journey every step of the way.
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
Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.
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Application deadline
Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.
Sponsorship
Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.
As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse ethical committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together we compete in the fight against serious disease.
Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability status or any other basis protected by applicable law.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status or disability status.
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112483.05USD -152182.95USDRequired Experience:
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About Company
Amgen, a biotechnology pioneer, discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. Our medicines have helped millions of patients in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses. As an organization dedicated to improving the ... View more