Senior Citrix System Engineer

Place of work
Mlnyske nivy 12, Bratislava
Contract type
full-time

Information about the position

Job description, responsibilities and duties

About the role

This role will be a major contributor to the development and implementation of Swiss Re`s Client Virtualization Stack (XenApp, XenDesktop, NetScaler, AppSense, Avecto). Furthermore this role will have an essential role in moving the various Citrix related services to the cloud (Private/Public/Hybrid).
Furthermore this role will have to support on escalations from Operations and act as a last line of defense for any Citrix related issues before they get escalated to the vendor (L4 support).

About the team
The Digital Workplace Engineering and Operations team is responsible for managing Swiss Re's workplace clients globally. With this role, we aim to strengthen the Digital Workplace Engineering and Operations team with a focus on the Client Virtualization Stack.

Information about the selection process

To apply for this vacancy click on the button bellow "Apply here" or go to www.swissre.com/careers, login and apply for the position.

Requirements for the employee

Candidates with education suit the position

University education (Bachelor's degree)
University education (Master's degree)
Postgraduate (Doctorate)

Language skills

English - Upper intermediate (B2)

Personality requirements and skills

About You

Personal Skills
Ability to quickly familiarize with new technologies
Willingness to continuously learn
Good documentation skills (requirements, solution design, technical documentation)
Good communication skills in word and writing in English, German is a plus.
Good understanding of Enterprise Change Management processes.
Very good communication skills will be required to engage your peers and business users. This includes highly developed negotiation, influencing and conflict management skills
Experience working with intercultural and geographically dispersed team members
Willingness to continually embrace personal professional development
Experience in managing change within IT organizations
Organized individual who can prioritize time and workload
Ability to work independently
Service-oriented and result-oriented work attitude
Good team player, used to working in a lively, international environment

Technical Skills and duties
Proven experience with multiple of the following products or technologies:
Strong Citrix XenDesktop /XenApp/NetScaler Skills (min. 5 years)
Strong PowerShell Scripting and Automation Skills
Good Microsoft HyperV 2012/2016 Skills
Good AppSense 8.9/10.1 Skills (Environment Manager / Application Manager)
Good understanding of Client Security concepts and solutions
Good Understanding of release pipelines in a non persistent VDI Environment
Good Citrix Solution Design / Implementation skills
Experience with AppSense and/or Avecto Defendpoint is a plus
Windows Group Policy Management
Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager
Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2012/2016
Good documentation skills in Wiki systems
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging workplace technology trends and developments
Carry out proofs of concept, designs and implementation projects in the area of Client Virtualization
Product lifecycle management for a defined stack of products

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Brief description of the company

As the world's leading and most diversified global reinsurer, we offer as our core business financial services products that enable risk taking essential to enterprise and progress. Our company was founded in Zurich, Switzerland in 1863, and operates in more than 25 countries and provides its expertise and services to clients throughout the world. We combine financial strengths with experience, knowledge and creative thought to explore new opportunities in the interests of our clients, staff and shareholders.

Number of employees

1700 and more employees

Company address

Contact

Contact person: Lucia Vargova

ID: 3068426  Dátum zverejnenia: 24.8.2017