F5 Network Engineer

Job Number: R0232300

F5 Network Engineer
The Opportunity:

A well-designed network is critical to move data and enable the Navy to achieve its missions, but how can an organization make sure its network will fit its current and evolving needs? Crafting the right network, with the right equipment and software, requires a combination of technical skill and careful planning. That's why we need you, an experienced network engineer who knows how to develop the exact network the Navy needs.

As a network engineer on our team, you'll use your F5 network engineering experience to support the nation's defense and respond to evolving adversaries. You'll operate and maintain the F5 BIG-IP platform and increase security, reliability, and availability for mission-critical network systems.

You'll apply your F5 network expertise as you join our team of problem-solvers to perform TMOS version management, patching, vulnerability remediation, and bug fix implementation. Continuously evaluated performance and delivered recommendations to support lifecycle strategy, stability, and capacity planning.

What You'll Work On:

• Manage SSL/TLS certificates, including generation, renewal, import, export, and troubleshooting certificate-related issues
• Implement and manage client certificate authentication, such as mutual TLS, and OCSP validation within APM or custom iRules
• Design, configure, and implement F5 BIG-IP solutions, including LTM and APM modules
• Design and implement custom iRules to manipulate traffic at Layer 7, enabling advanced routing, header injection, SSL enforcement, and session control for secure application access
• Develop APM Access Policies for CAC/PIV authentication, extracting X.509 certificate attributes, such as UPN and EDIPI, and injecting values into HT TP headers for backend integration, such as ServiceNow and Oracle
• Manage and maintain existing F5 BIG-IP infrastructure, including version upgrades, security patching, and performance tuning
• Maintaining F5 ticket queue, troubleshoot complex mission systems, and new virtual server builds that include APM, LTM, iRules and security modules and WAF
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for F5 configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides
• Collaborate with other IT teams, including network, security, and application teams, to ensure seamless integration and operation of F5 solutions
• Stay current on the latest F5 technologies and best practices, attending training and obtaining certifications as needed
• Participate in on-call rotation to provide after-hours support for critical F5 infrastructure

Your knowledge of BIG-IP platforms will come in handy as you optimize client operations and modernization. Using your Network Engineering experience, you'll serve as a trusted advisor to clients on mission-critical projects. Using your technical curiosity and knowledge of industry standards, you'll make an impact on national security missions.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• Ability to translate business requirements into F5-based technical solutions
• Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED and 7+ years of experience with F5 BIG-IP administration, including LTM, GTM, and ASM modules, or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology and 5+ years of experience with F5 BIG-IP administration, including LTM, GTM, and ASM modules
• Security+ Certification

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with LAN and WAN administration
• Experience with scripting languages, such as Python or TCL
• Knowledge of network incident response, troubleshooting, and life cycle replacement
• Ability to work with vendors, internal teams, and mission partners to expedite complex troubleshooting processes
• CCNP Enterprise Certification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,500.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

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Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.