F5 Load Balance Network Engineer

Leidos

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Work type
On-site
Location
Alexandria, VAOmaha, NETampa, FLFrederick, MDMillington, TN
Salary
$92,300–$166,850 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
4 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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TL;DR · F5 Load Balance Network Engineer

The F5 Load Balance Network Engineer joins a team supporting a large enterprise IT contract for the DOD. This role involves the implementation, operations, and maintenance of load balancer technologies across global networks, including on-premises and cloud resources. Key responsibilities include upgrading technologies, tuning performance, and implementing critical system patches. The engineer will manage SSL/TLS offloading, broker PKI authentication features, and handle certificate renewals. Daily tasks involve creating and troubleshooting load balanced IP address spaces and developing technical solutions with architects. Required skills include administering F5 appliances, managing PKI certificates, and using ServiceNow. Candidates must possess an F5 Certified Administrator certification and meet DoDM 8140.03 requirements. The role solves complex infrastructure challenges by ensuring high availability and secure connectivity for internal and external customers.

What you'll do

  • Implement, operate, and maintain F5 load balancer technologies across global on-premises and cloud networks.
  • Manage SSL/TLS offloading and PKI authentication features on F5 appliances.
  • Perform regular backups of load balancing configurations and PKI certificates according to customer policies.
  • Monitor PKI certificate expiration dates and assist customers with necessary renewals.
  • Create, manage, and troubleshoot load balanced IP address spaces.
  • Develop and implement technical solutions and infrastructure upgrades in coordination with architects.
  • Provide after-hours support to the IT Operations Center for troubleshooting service outages.
  • Author technical solutions, operating procedures, and documentation for initial troubleshooting and triage.

What we're looking for

  • Experience administering and managing F5 load balancer appliances in an enterprise environment.
  • Knowledge of standards, concepts, and tools for technology monitoring and management of F5 appliances.
  • Technical knowledge of backing up PKI certificates and appliance configurations.
  • Experience creating, managing, and troubleshooting load balanced IP address spaces.
  • Familiarity with IT Service Management products such as ServiceNow.
  • Must meet DoDM 8140.03 IT System Admin Intermediate certification requirements (Cloud+, GICSP, SSCP, Security+ CE, GSEC, or higher).
  • Must possess an F5 Certified Administrator (201) or higher certification.
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field with 8 years of relevant experience, or a Master's with 6 years of relevant experience.
  • US Citizenship is required.
  • TS/SCI with Poly required, or TS/SCI with willingness to obtain and maintain a polygraph.

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