Network Engineer

We are seeking a skilled F5 Network Engineer with senior level experience in F5 technologies. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of F5-based solutions to ensure the security, availability, and scalability of enterprise-level applications and network infrastructure. This role will require hands-on experience with F5 platforms, including BIG-IP, and expertise in traffic management, security configurations, and automation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Design and deploy F5 BIG-IP solutions, including LTM (Local Traffic Manager), DNS, and APM (Access Policy Manager).

· Design and deploy Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML)/ OpenID connect (OIDC) authentication methodologies.

· Configure and manage advanced F5 iRules and policies to support business-critical applications.

· Optimize application performance by implementing load balancing, SSL offloading, and traffic routing solutions.

· Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to F5 devices, ensuring high availability and performance.

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate F5 solutions into existing network infrastructure.

· Monitor F5 devices and applications using analytics tools to detect and mitigate potential risks.

· Implement F5 WAF (Web Application Firewall) configurations to protect against web-based threats.

· Automate routine F5 tasks using APIs, Ansible, or other automation frameworks.

· Maintain and update F5OS, system documentation, policies, and procedures.

· Stay updated on the latest F5 technologies and industry best practices.

Requirements:

· 5+ years of experience with F5 technologies, including BIG-IP modules like LTM, APM, and GTM/DNS.

· Proficiency in creating and troubleshooting iRules.

· Strong understanding of Layer 4-7 traffic management, HTTP protocols, and SSL/TLS encryption.

· Experience with F5 WAF and security policies.

· Familiarity with network protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, and HTTP/HTTPS.

· Knowledge of automation tools like Ansible, Python, or REST APIs for F5 management.

• · Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.