Sr. Citrix NetScaler Engineer

Sr. Citrix Net Scaler Engineer (F5 to Net Scaler Migration Specialist) We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Citrix Net Scaler Engineer for a critical infrastructure modernization project. The primary focus of this role is to successfully migrate our application delivery network from F5 BIG-IP to Citrix Net Scaler, leveraging the Net Scaler Configuration Migration Tool. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in deploying high-performance Net Scaler hardware, complex traffic management, robust security configurations, and delivering comprehensive technical documentation and knowledge transfer.

Sr. Citrix Net Scaler Engineer Core Responsibilities Migration & Translation:
Lead the end-to-end migration from F5 to Net Scaler. Utilize the Net Scaler Configuration Migration Tool and manually convert existing F5 iRules into optimized Citrix Net Scaler policies/expressions. Hardware Deployment & Licensing:
Rack, stack, and configure brand new physical Net Scaler SDX 17000 series appliances, managing pooled capacity via UHMC (Unified Hardware Management Console) licensing. Virtualization:
Provision, configure, and manage virtual VPX appliances per data center instance within the SDX ecosystem. High Availability & Redundancy:
Architect and implement local High Availability (HA) pairs within each data center, alongside Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB) to ensure seamless global redundancy across data centers. Security & Access Control:
Enable and configure the Net Scaler Built-in Web Application Firewall (WAF) to protect Net Scaler Gateway, AAA authentication services, and administrative management interfaces. Documentation & Enablement:
Author comprehensive, production-grade as-built configuration documentation and conduct formal technical enablement sessions for the internal operations team. Sr. Citrix Net Scaler Engineer Required

Skills & Qualifications Expert-Level Net Scaler Architecture:
Proven track record deploying Net Scaler SDX (specifically 17000 series or similar high-throughput appliances) and provisioning multi-tenant VPX instances. F5 Migration Expertise:
Hands-on experience with the Net Scaler Configuration Migration Tool and a strong understanding of F5 BIG-IP architecture to ensure accurate translation of configurations. Advanced Traffic Engineering:
Deep expertise in writing and troubleshooting complex Net Scaler policy expressions, rewrite/responder policies, and converting F5 iRules. Advanced Networking:
Strong proficiency in L4-L7 load balancing, SSL/TLS offloading, HA clustering, and GSLB deployments. Security Hardening:
Robust experience configuring Net Scaler AAA, Gateway services, and tuning the built-in Web Application Firewall (WAF) signatures and profiles. Professional Delivery:
Excellent technical writing skills for architectural documentation and strong communication skills for facilitating team enablement sessions. #MCB #DICEJOBS #RT