This role pays less than
69%
of similar roles. Most pay
$126,200–$177,900
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$132k
versus about
$152k
for comparable roles.
Based on 239 similar postings.
Employer
About Amgen
Amgen is a leading biotechnology company that discovers, develops, manufactures, and delivers innovative human therapeutics, with products addressing conditions such as anemia, bone loss, inflammation, and cancer. Industry: Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
Amgen currently has
46 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$136,906–$184,235
across 44 roles with salary data.
Specialist IS Engineer - Citrix
The Specialist IS Engineer - Citrix joins the Information Systems team to manage, optimize, and support Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops environments across a global enterprise infrastructure. This role focuses on ensuring the stability, performance, scalability, and security of mission-critical applications and end-user platforms. The engineer will perform tasks including administering Citrix ADC (NetScaler) for Global Server Load Balancing, Web Application Firewall, Content Switching, and multi-factor authentication using nFactor. Key responsibilities involve managing Citrix Cloud, performing firmware updates, troubleshooting complex session issues, and collaborating with network and security teams to implement traffic management strategies. Required technical skills include expertise in Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, and virtualization platforms like VMware or Hyper-V. The role addresses the challenge of providing secure remote access and high-availability solutions within a large-scale corporate environment.
Manage and optimize Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops infrastructure for global enterprise performance and scalability.
Administer Citrix ADC (NetScaler) environments including GSLB, WAF, content switching, and SSL certificate management.
Implement secure remote access solutions using Citrix Gateway and multi-factor authentication integrations.
Perform routine patching, firmware updates, and platform upgrades following enterprise change management policies.
Troubleshoot complex technical issues involving user sessions, authentication flows, and backend infrastructure integrations.
Serve as the primary technical escalation point for all Citrix and NetScaler related incidents.
Create and maintain documentation for configurations, standard operating procedures, and architecture decisions.
Monitor system alerts to identify systemic issues and implement long-term corrective actions.
What we're looking for
A degree in Information Technology or Computer Science (or related field) combined with 2 to 10 years of experience depending on the level of education attained.
3 to 6 years of experience managing and supporting Citrix environments.
Expertise in Citrix Virtual Apps, Desktops, Cloud administration, and architecture.
Hands-on experience with Citrix ADC (NetScaler) features including GSLB, WAF, Content Switching, and Load Balancing.
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.
Experience with scripting or automation tools like PowerShell or Terraform is preferred.
Citrix
Windows Server
macOS
Linux
Active Directory
Group Policy
Jamf Pro
Microsoft Intune
Cisco
TCP/IP
DNS
DHCP
VPN
SD-WAN
Python
PowerShell
Bash
Shell Scripting
VMware vSphere
Hyper-V
Azure
AWS
ServiceNow
ITIL
PRTG
SolarWinds
Nagios
Citrix
Azure
NetScaler
ADC
StoreFront
FAS
Cloud Connectors
Entra ID
Active Directory
Group Policy
PowerShell
SAML
Single Sign-On
DNS
SSL
load-balancing
Windows Server
Log Analytics
Disaster Recovery