What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Virtualization Engineer position at Merck KgaA?
Job Details
Work Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Shift: No
Department: EF-IT-IOBE Citrix Virtualisation
Recruiter: Shelby Elizabeth Briggs
This information is for internals only. Please do not share outside of the organization.
Your Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Virtualization Engineer with extensive hands-on experience to join our global Citrix team. The ideal candidate will be a Virtualization expert with a proven track record of designing, implementing, and maintaining complex Citrix farms and should also have expertise in managing the VMware infrastructure.
Responsibilities:
Who You Are:
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Location: St. Louis, MO, USA; Hybrid
Travel:
The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination.
Shift: No
Department: EF-IT-IOBE Citrix Virtualisation
Recruiter: Shelby Elizabeth Briggs
This information is for internals only. Please do not share outside of the organization.
Your Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Virtualization Engineer with extensive hands-on experience to join our global Citrix team. The ideal candidate will be a Virtualization expert with a proven track record of designing, implementing, and maintaining complex Citrix farms and should also have expertise in managing the VMware infrastructure.
Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and support Citrix virtualization solutions, including Citrix Virtual Applications & Desktops, and Citrix Cloud
- Manage and maintain Citrix NetScaler infrastructure, including load balancing, GSLB, authentication, and SSL offloading.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of Citrix solutions with other IT systems and applications
- Perform troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution of Citrix and VMware-related issues
- Develop and maintain documentation for Citrix configurations, processes, and procedures
- Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies related to Citrix and VMware
- Provide technical guidance to junior team members
Who You Are:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in Citrix administration and engineering, preferred greater than 10 years of experience
- Expertise in designing, implementing, and managing multiple Citrix XenApp (CVAD), and VMware Infrastructures
- Proficiency in configuring and maintaining Citrix NetScaler ADC appliances
- Strong understanding of virtualization and networking concepts
- Solid experience with Windows Server operating systems and Active Directory
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues independently
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
Preferred Qualifications:
- Worked in a highly regulated environment
- Automation Skills using PowerShell
- Professional certifications such as CCP-V, or CCE-V, VCP are highly desirable
Location: St. Louis, MO, USA; Hybrid
Travel:
The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination.
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