• Location: Bratislava
• Working hours: Full-time
• Occupational Area: IT
• Company: Erste Digital

We are part of Erste Group – the largest banking group in Central and Eastern Europe with more than 2,500 branches and over 45,000 employees. Our more than 2,000 IT experts and enthusiasts are the bank's Digital Muscle.

Within the department "Operating System Services”, we provide infrastructure automation and managed operating systems to our customers. Currently, we operate around 3,000 OS instances based on RedHat Linux, about 250 on IBM AIX, and around 1,500 based on Microsoft Windows Server OS.

We also operate a comprehensive Citrix environment, delivering virtualized applications and desktops for approximately 3,000 users. We are looking for someone to support our Citrix team in operational and organizational matters - with a proactive mindset and strong attention to detail.

What to do:

• Operate and maintain Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD), including PVS, Storefront, Delivery Controller, and Workspace App.
• Manage Citrix NetScaler (ADC) appliances with Gateway, Load Balancing, and authentication configurations.
• Create and validate master images using Citrix PVS, ensuring reliable deployment and performance.
• Implement and optimize user environment management with Ivanti/AppSense.
• Troubleshoot session issues, login delays, and application performance across the Citrix landscape.
• Apply security standards (SSL/TLS, hardening, access policies) and monitor system health using Citrix Director and ControlUp.
• Collaborate on packaging, image lifecycle, documentation, and contribute to strategic decisions in virtual workplace architecture.

You check these boxes:

• Proven experience with Citrix CVAD (ideally 1912 LTSR+), Storefront, Delivery Controller, and Citrix Policies.
• Hands-on expertise in Citrix PVS and NetScaler (ADC) configuration.
• Proficiency in Ivanti/AppSense for user environment and application control.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server (2016–2022), AD, GPOs, DNS, and basic networking.
• PowerShell scripting skills for automation and optimization.
• A structured, solution-oriented mindset with strong troubleshooting and performance tuning skills.
• Passion for virtual desktop infrastructures and a drive to continuously improve systems and user experience.
• Good command of English, German is a plus.

Why you will like us:

• Possibility to benefit and learn from our international, talented and passionate community at Erste
• Interest groups and clubs: Take part in discussions and get involved in projects. Numerous interest groups invite you to engage with a topic
• Health Care – Taking care of your health is important. That’s why we contribute to your above standard medical examination and provide a helpline in case of hard lifetime situations. You also receive a salary compensation during sick leave
• Work-Life-Balance – Sabbatical, paternity leave, contribution to marriage & childbirth, 4 days of extra holiday per year, contribution to the 3rd pillar and MultiSport card. This is how we promote a balance between work, leisure, and family
• Employee Referral Program – Become a talent scout for career opportunities in IT. We are rewarding every successful referral for Erste Digital
• A competitive and performance-related salary dependent on your professional and personal qualifications is granted - we are obliged by law to quote the minimum wage of EUR 2800,- gross per month for this full time position. But this is just a formality, we are more than happy to discuss your actual expectations.

The way we are:

Erste Group considers the diversity of its employees as key to innovation and success. As employer we are proud to offer everyone equal chances, irrespective of age, skin colour, religious belief, gender, sexual orientation or origin.