Network Architect X2

Title: Network Architect X2
Location: REMOTE

Job Description:
Experience with F5 Distributed Cloud (F5XC) is the #1 requirement, they need someone that knows the platform well
Security and Integration
Preserve and extend current security controls, including:
WAF
TLS / mTLS
identity and policy enforcement
Integrate with enterprise platforms and tooling, including:
AWS
CloudFront
API Gateway
Azure AD
CyberArk
CloudWatch
Splunk
ServiceNow for CMDB, catalog, incidents, and alerting workflows
Infrastructure as Code and Deployment
Define and implement a Terraform-based IaC approach
Build reusable, modular deployment components with clear separation for non-prod and prod
Develop implementation plans, configuration standards, and deployment runbooks
Deploy and configure the F5 Distributed Cloud solution in non-production and production environments
Testing and Operational Readiness
Lead testing strategy and execution, including:
functional testing
API routing validation
failover and resiliency testing
security validation
load and performance testing
Support UAT and production cutover activities
Develop operational runbooks, SOPs, and support model documentation
Conduct knowledge transfer sessions for engineering and operations teams
Support hypercare and transition to internal support teams
Governance and Leadership
Lead architecture review sessions with enterprise architecture and cybersecurity teams
Prepare approval artifacts and address design feedback
Drive delivery as an enterprise-grade reusable service, not a one-off implementation
Provide strong technical leadership, documentation discipline, and stakeholder communication throughout the engagement
Required Qualifications
10+ years of experience in network architecture, application delivery, or cloud networking
Deep hands-on experience with F5 Distributed Cloud Services
Strong experience with AWS networking and multi-region architecture
Experience designing global load balancing and local load balancing solutions
Strong understanding of API traffic management and per-application/per-API routing models
Experience supporting active/active and active/passive failover architectures
Expertise in health monitoring, automated failover, and resilient application delivery patterns
Strong experience with TLS, mTLS, WAF, and security policy continuity
Hands-on experience with Terraform and reusable Infrastructure as Code design
Experience integrating enterprise platforms with logging, monitoring, and ITSM tools
Strong documentation skills, including architecture, design, test, and operational artifacts
Ability to work across technical and business teams in a consulting-style delivery role
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with MuleSoft, especially MuleSoft APIs and Private Spaces
Experience with F5 Distributed Cloud in hybrid or multi-cloud enterprise environments
Familiarity with CloudFront, API Gateway, Splunk, CloudWatch, and ServiceNow
Experience with Azure AD and CyberArk integration patterns
Prior experience supporting architecture review boards, cybersecurity review processes, and enterprise governance
Experience delivering reusable shared services in large enterprise environments