Remote Access Engineer (Citrix NetScaler & Zscaler Private Access) 100% (f/m/d)

YOUR CHALLENGE

As part of a dedicated security engineering team, administer, configure, and continuously improve the Bank’s Citrix NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway infrastructure, ensuring high availability, performance, scalability, and operational resilience across primary and disaster recovery environments

Manage and maintain SSL-VPN and clientless access services, including virtual server configurations, authentication policies, rewrite rules, responder policies, and traffic steering mechanisms

Design, implement, and maintain secure authentication and conditional access policies based on user identity, device type, network location, and contextual risk factors

Participate in the design, implementation, and rollout of the Bank’s Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) platform, supporting the transition towards a modern Zero Trust Network Access architecture and contributing to technical design, testing, integration, and operational readiness activities

Develop and maintain expertise across both Citrix NetScaler Gateway and Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) technologies, supporting the Bank’s strategic remote access roadmap and ensuring secure, seamless connectivity across multiple access platforms

Plan, coordinate, and execute infrastructure upgrades, security patches, policy changes, and platform enhancements in accordance with established change management processes within a regulated financial environment

Provide 2nd and 3rd level engineering support for the Bank’s remote access platforms, acting as an escalation point for complex incidents and participating in a shared 24/7 on-call rotation for critical services

YOUR PROFILE

Highly proactive, solution-oriented, and capable of independently assessing, prioritising, and resolving complex technical challenges in a structured and efficient manner

Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills with a high level of attention to detail, particularly when working within business-critical and highly regulated environments

Willingness and curiosity to learn new technologies and expand expertise across multiple security domains, contributing to the continuous evolution of the Bank’s security services

University degree or higher technical education (university of applied sciences, federal diploma) in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related discipline — or equivalent practical experience

Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on experience in IT Security or Infrastructure Engineering, with a strong focus on secure remote access, identity management, authentication technologies, and endpoint security

In-depth expertise in Citrix NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway, including hands-on experience with AAA policies, virtual server configuration, SSL-VPN services, high-availability deployments, authentication flows, and troubleshooting via both GUI and CLI

Knowledge of Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) concepts and architectures; experience with Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) or comparable ZTNA technologies is considered an advantage

Practical scripting and automation skills using one or more of PowerShell, Python, or Bash, including automation of certificate validation, health checks, log analysis, and operational tasks through REST APIs, Citrix Nitro API, or comparable interfaces

Practical experience with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Active Directory, and hybrid identity environments

Proven experience integrating remote access platforms with Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) solutions and modern identity providers

Strong understanding of endpoint compliance validation, device trust concepts, BYOD access models, and modern remote access security architectures

Experience working within financial services or other highly regulated industries, with a solid understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements

Experience supporting and operating business-critical infrastructure platforms with a focus on availability, resilience, performance, and security

Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across global teams and translate technical concepts into practical solutions

Fluent written and spoken English (B2/C1)

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