Senior F5 Network Engineer

Leidos

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Work type
On-site
Location
FL
Salary
$92,300–$166,850 / yr
Posted
14 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

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Similar $167k
This role $130k
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This role pays less than 81% of similar roles. Most pay $137,700–$196,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $130k versus about $167k for comparable roles.

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About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.

Leidos currently has 264 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $92,300–$166,850 across 245 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior F5 Network Engineer

As a Senior F5 Network Engineer, you will join the team to configure, maintain, and troubleshoot F5 load balancing and traffic management systems for critical applications on the CITS contract. You will perform hands-on technical work including deploying F5 BIG-IP systems, managing SSL offloading, designing traffic management rules like GSLB and LSLB, and creating iRules to enhance functionality. Your daily tasks involve monitoring system health, performing upgrades, and providing root cause analysis for performance issues. You will utilize Azure DevOps boards within a Scrumban framework to manage tasks while collaborating with network and security teams. The role requires expertise in TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, DNS, and SSL/TLS protocols. You will also leverage tools like iControl REST and tmsh for automation to ensure high availability and robust application delivery services for USCENTCOM.

What you'll do

  • Configure, deploy, and maintain F5 BIG-IP systems including load balancers, ADCs, and SSL offloading.
  • Design and implement traffic management rules such as GSLB, LSLB, and custom iRules.
  • Manage SSL/TLS certificates and keys to ensure secure communication across the network.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex F5 performance, connectivity, and security issues for critical applications.
  • Perform system upgrades, patches, and proactive capacity planning for F5 infrastructure.
  • Track operational tasks and manage backlogs using Azure DevOps boards in a Scrumban environment.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation for configurations, change management, and standard operating procedures.
  • Automate F5 operations through custom scripting and modern technologies like iControl REST or tmsh.

What we're looking for

  • A BA/BS degree with 8+ years of experience, an MS with 3+ years of experience, or a HS/GED with 10+ years of experience is required.
  • Hands-on experience with F5 BIG-IP systems, including Load Balancers, ADCs, and SSL offloading.
  • Proficiency in configuring F5 iRules and managing traffic management policies for application delivery.
  • Strong knowledge of networking protocols such as TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, DNS, and SSL/TLS.
  • Experience using Azure DevOps (ADO) boards and Agile methodologies like Scrumban to manage tasks.
  • Active TS/SCI Security Clearance and U.S. citizenship are required.
  • Must possess a DoD 8140 or DoD 8570 certification, such as CompTIA Security+.
  • Ability to travel up to 10% to OCONUS locations to support USCENTCOM requirements.

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