F5 Network Engineer

F5 Network Engineer

Location: Remote

Role Overview

Our organization is seeking an F5 Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the implementation, configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of F5 technologies supporting our network infrastructure. You will work with network and infrastructure teams to ensure reliable and secure application delivery across the Customer’s Data Centers and MAN/WAN sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy, license, and configure F5 BIG-IP LTM hardware.

• Maintain Virtual servers, Pools, Nodes, Custom monitors, and Persistence profiles.

• Manage SSL offloading, SSL bridging, and secure cipher suite configurations.

• Author, optimize, and troubleshoot custom iRules (TCL-based) to handle advanced traffic steering, URI redirects, and header manipulation.

• Manage the lifecycle of SSL/TLS certificates, including CSR generation, certificate deployment, and automated renewal cycles on BIG-IP devices.

• Perform deep-packet and L3-L7 diagnostics for complex application delivery issues, high latency, routing issues, and SSL handshake failures.

• Utilize advanced tools such as Wireshark, tcpdump, F5 iQuery, and F5 Analytics.

• Execute TMOS operating system upgrades, hotfixes, and backup restorations using UCS/SCF configuration archives.

• Design and test failover mechanics in High Availability (HA) topologies, including Device Service Clustering (DSC) and Active/Standby setups.

• Utilize F5 iControl REST APIs for programmatic control and monitoring.

• Provide network administration and support for a campus-wide area network infrastructure.

• Design, configure, and troubleshoot Routing and Switching systems, with required Cisco expertise.

• Provide on-call support for off-hours data center escalations and perform regular scheduled out-of-hours maintenance.

• Maintain and manage network IP address management (IPAM).

• Required Qualifications

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience or a High School Diploma with 9 years of experience.

Experience

• 5 years of hands-on experience in the implementation and administration of complex, multi-location, multi-vendor, converged voice/data networks in a geographically distributed environment.

• In-depth hands-on experience with F5 Load Balancers in real-world complex environments.

• Experience administering Cisco routers & switches including but not limited to Nexus 9xxx, Catalyst 9000, Cisco ONS, Cisco ACI and DNA Center; Juniper MX routers and EX switches; and Infoblox DDI appliances.

• Experience working in a Data Center.

• Experience managing networks, internal and external DNS, and the associated IP infrastructure.

• Experience administering and configuring monitoring tools for proactive alerting and trends analysis.

• Experience working with support ticketing systems, managing assigned tickets, and providing appropriate follow-up.

• Experience with creating and maintaining documentation and using Data Center inventory management tools.

• Technical

Skills

• A strong understanding of network principles, the OSI model, TCP/IP protocol suite, IP subnets, and masking.

• Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen.

• Company Overview

• This employer is a leading provider of technology-driven services and solutions for government and commercial customers. We are committed to delivering innovative solutions that meet the complex and evolving needs of our clients.

• Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Benefits

• Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a Health Savings Account, a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

• Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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