Part-Time Network Lead/Architect - (5 to 10 Hours only per Week) - W2 ONLY

Overview

Remote
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 3 Month(s)

Skills

F5 BigIP
Netscaler
Network
Load Balancer

Job Details

***This is a PART-TIME for 5-10 hours a week only.

***This is a W2 Opportunity

Role: Lead Network Engineer / Architect

Terms of Employment

W2 Contract, Flexible duration

Flexible shifts are required to accommodate off-hours work for implementations.

Overview & Key Responsibilities

Join our client's team as a Network Engineer specializing in F5/ADC Migration! In this critical role, you will be at the forefront of migrating load balancer configurations from Citrix ADC (NetScaler) to F5 Big IP. This involves meticulously building out equivalent configurations, performing pre-implementation verifications, and ensuring the seamless and stable functioning of converted configurations. If you have deep expertise in both NetScaler and F5 Big IP, a keen eye for detail, and are ready to tackle a high-impact migration project, we encourage you to apply! Key responsibilities include:

Work with migration team(s) to move load balancer configurations.

Utilize NetScaler documentation to build out equivalent configurations on Big-IPs.

Translate NetScaler Virtual Servers to F5 Big IP Virtual Servers.

Map NetScaler Service Groups to F5 Big IP Pools.

Convert NetScaler Services to F5 Big IP Pool Members.

Implement NetScaler Responder Policies and Rewrite Policies using F5 Big IP Local Traffic Policies and/or iRules.

Migrate NetScaler GSLB configurations to F5 Big IP DNS.

Convert NetScaler Health Monitors to F5 Big IP Health Monitors.

Target Load Balancer vServers on NetScalers based on defined schedules.

Execute approved change controls for targeted NetScaler vServers.

Identify any Load Balancer vServer configuration gaps for migration/conversion.

Perform preliminary verification of converted configurations to ensure expected functionality.

Monitor Load Balancer vServers for any errors and ensure stability.

Remediate deficiencies while capturing required adjustments.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.

Expertise in Citrix ADC (NetScaler) and F5 Big IP.

Experience with NetScaler's network and subnet configurations.

Experience with Big-IP Deployments.

Ability to receive migration tasks from a project team.

Willingness to work flexible shifts to accommodate off-hours implementation work.

Preferred Qualifications:

Multiple Citrix Certified Professional in Networking certifications.

Various partnerships relevant to network engineering.

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