Job Details

Overview/ Job Responsibilities

The F5 Load Balancing Network Engineer will be responsible for operationalizing and supporting F5 load balancing solutions to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and availability of the customer's network infrastructure. The role requires expertise in F5 load balancing technologies and experience in providing support for enterprise networks, multi-cloud, and mobility solutions. The incumbent will work closely with IT and business stakeholders to identify and resolve any technical issues related to load balancing and to ensure stability, scalability, and security. The ideal candidate should have a strong operational background in the F5 load balancing space, with a deep understanding of fault-tolerant and high-availability network solutions. Applicants should demonstrate the ability to work as a member of a team, a can-do attitude, proactive and continuous learning, and a commitment to providing excellent customer service to both business and IT stakeholders. Certification in F5 technology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the smooth operation of F5 load balancing solutions to support the enterprise network, multi-cloud, and mobility solutions.
• Configure and manage F5 load balancing solutions, including Local Traffic Manager (LTM) and Global Traffic Manager (GTM).
• Develop load balancing policies, monitor traffic flows, and fine-tune load balancing algorithms to improve application performance and availability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to load balancing, including analyzing traffic patterns and identifying bottlenecks.
• Work with IT and business stakeholders to understand application requirements and develop load balancing solutions that meet those requirements.
• Monitor load balancing performance and resolve issues related to latency, bandwidth usage, and Quality of Service (QoS).
• Develop and implement load balancing security policies and procedures to prevent unauthorized access to the network.
• Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to understand business requirements and develop technical solutions that meet those requirements.
• Manage and maintain the load balancing infrastructure, including F5 devices.
• Participate in the planning, design, and implementation of new network infrastructure solutions.
• Participate in change management processes to ensure that changes to the load balancing infrastructure are planned and implemented with minimal impact.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to load balancing infrastructure.
• Educate other IT staff and business stakeholders on F5 load balancing technologies.
• Configure network monitoring and logging tools to ensure optimal performance of the load balancing infrastructure.
• Communicate effectively with IT and business stakeholders regarding load balancing issues and improvements.

This is a full-time position with an on-site requirement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in designing, deploying, and managing F5 load balancing solutions.
• Technical expertise in F5 load balancing technologies, including LTM, GTM, and BIG-IQ.
• Knowledge of F5 security technologies, including Advanced Web Application Firewall (ASM) and Access Policy Manager (APM).
• Proficient in network technologies, including routing protocols, switching, firewalls, and VPN technologies.
• Experience in designing and implementing load balancing solutions for multi-cloud and mobile environments.
• Experience with network monitoring and analysis tools such as Wireshark, NetScout, and Splunk.
• Good understanding of major cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be clearable for a US Government Clearance.

Desired Qualifications

Clearance Preference:

• DHS EOD - 1st priority
• Any DHS badge + DoD Top Secret or Secret - 2nd choice
• DoD Secret or Top Secret + willingness to get EOD clearance - 3rd choice.

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