Virtualization Platform Engineer - AWS

Vanguard
Vanguard

Software Engineering

Dallas, TX, USA

Posted on Jul 21, 2026
Join a team focused on modernizing and optimizing Citrix virtualization environments. As a Citrix Engineer, you will drive hands-on engineering, operational stability, automation, and an exceptional end-user experience while working within established architecture and standards. This role is ideal for someone with strong Citrix expertise, including Citrix SaaS, desktop virtualization, endpoint management, and AWS—particularly experience deploying Citrix SaaS in AWS using automated toolsets—and a passion for building and scaling efficient, reliable enterprise platforms through automation. This is a hybrid role requiring in-office presence Tuesday–Thursday, based in Dallas, TX or Malvern, PA (HQ).

Responsibilities:

  • Designs, implements, and deploys platforms to support and meet business needs. Identifies, recommends, and implements opportunities for improvement and performance issue solutions.
  • Develops technical standards. Tests and evaluates technologies vendor products. Recommends vendor selections and new technologies.
  • Developing AWS Automation for a Citrix SaaS deployment across multiple regions.
  • Deploy, configure, and support Citrix host pools, session hosts, application groups, and workspaces.
  • Perform day‑to‑day platform administration, including scaling activities, host maintenance, and service health checks.
  • Support gold image creation and maintenance using existing image pipelines.
  • Participate in improving repeatability, reliability, and documentation of deployment processes.
  • Monitor Citrix health, performance, and capacity using dashboards and AWS monitoring tools.
  • Work closely with senior engineers, architects, and cross‑functional teams (networking, security, endpoint, service desk).
  • Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.


Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 8+ years related work experience.
  • Must have a minimum of 5 years of AWS automation experience.
  • Undergraduate degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • 5+ years supporting Virtualization Platforms required.
  • Familiarity with Entra ID (Azure AD), RBAC, and MFA concepts preferred.
  • Experience with automation tools (PowerShell, Terraform, or similar) required.
  • Strong troubleshooting and operational support skills required.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Hands‑on experience with AWS Citrix SaaS deployments.

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.