Load Balancing Engineer

Job Title: Load Balancing Engineer
Location: Westlake, TX
Duration: Contract
Openings: 4

Work Schedule:
Monday Friday, 8 AM 5 PM EST
Flexibility required for occasional evenings/weekends or 4x10-hour shifts

Interview Process:
In-person interview required at client location

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Load Balancing Engineer to design, implement, and support enterprise-grade traffic management solutions across hybrid and cloud environments. This role is critical in ensuring high availability, scalability, and secure connectivity for business applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support load balancing solutions across on-premises and cloud environments
• Work with modern traffic management platforms to ensure high availability and performance
• Troubleshoot complex issues within application traffic management environments
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and secure solutions
• Provide operational support in a shift-based environment
• Participate in change management and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure 24x7 service availability through proactive monitoring and support
• Advise stakeholders on best practices and technology solutions

Required Skills & Experience

• 4 6+ years of experience with load balancing technologies
• Hands-on experience with F5 and/or Broadcom AVI (NSX Advanced Load Balancer)
• Experience supporting hybrid environments (on-prem + multi-cloud)
• Strong knowledge of cloud-based load balancing services (e.g., ALB, GSLB)
• Experience with AWS and/or Azure networking
• Strong troubleshooting and network engineering skills
• Experience with traffic analysis and performance optimization

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to automation tools (Ansible, Python)
• Knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VRF, VPNs)
• Familiarity with enterprise security policies and best practices
• Experience working in Agile environments
• Relevant network certifications (nice to have)

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Excellent communication and stakeholder interaction skills
• Customer-focused mindset with a proactive approach