Network Architect SME

What you'll do

• Design and manage advanced application delivery models to ensure high availability and security for mission-critical systems.
• Architect and maintain F5 BIG-IP solutions, specifically focusing on LTM and GTM for local and global load balancing.
• Lead the engineering, deployment, and administration of enterprise-class DDI infrastructure using Infoblox technology.
• Perform advanced network troubleshooting, traffic analysis, packet capture, and performance tuning for complex application workflows.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive architectural documentation, standard operating procedures, and technical blueprints.
• Ensure all network tools comply with DoW STIGs and specific IL5/IL6/IL7 security protocols.
• Translate complex application requirements from developers and cybersecurity teams into resilient network architectures.

What we're looking for

• Active Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance is required at time of hire.
• United States Citizenship is required.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent experience and training, is required.
• Active IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+, CySA+, GSEC, or SSCP) is required.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in network engineering and architecture with a focus on application delivery networks.
• Deep expertise in F5 BIG-IP platforms (LTM and GTM/DNS) and extensive experience with Infoblox DDI environments is required.
• Mastery of OSI layers 2-7, TCP/IP, routing protocols, SSL/TLS offloading, and certificate management is required.
• Cisco CCNA certification is required; CCNP or CCIE are preferred (preferred).
• F5-CTS or F5-CSE and Infoblox Core DDI certifications are preferred (preferred).
• Experience with network automation tools like Ansible, Python, Terraform, or F5 AS3 is preferred (preferred).