F5 Network Engineer

Job#: 2081347

Job Description:

Job Title: F5 Network Engineer

Location: Remote, ability to work PST

Overview: Apex Systems is looking to add a F5 Network Engineer to support a large Healthcare client!

Compensation: $60-65/hr DOE

Benefits: Enjoy a weekly pay structure along with access to health, dental, vision, and 401k benefits.

Description:

This position is for a Senior Network Engineer within the Network Services organization supporting DNS/DCHP/F5 (Load Balancing) infrastructure. Will operate within an framework. This position will directly support all aspects within the Network Operations Center (NOC). The NOC is a 24x7 environment. Shift flexibility is required and may include working nights, weekends, Holidays and on an on-call basis when necessitated.

Potential candidates submitting for this position must show the ability to think both critically and creatively, independently, and cooperatively, and be flexible and agile. Must possess the ability and self-confidence to adapt to rapid or major change, be curious with a desire to learn, can influence across the team and to champion change with a profound understanding of the importance of teamwork. Potential candidates must show strong technical engineering and operations skills, strong customer focus, and excellent analytical, problem solving, oral, telephone, written, and presentation communication skills.

Primary Responsibilities:

DNS/DCHP/F5/Load Balance/Riverbed Engineer performs the following functions:

• Provide consultation with applications teams on Load Balancing designs
• Engineering and Management of Bluecat Networks products
• Engineering of TCP/IP networking including switching, routing, WLAN, and common protocols and services.
• Strong understanding of OSI model
• Strong understanding of DNS
• Engineering and deployment of Load Balancing configurations for applications
• Support for the Load Balancing environment on a 7x24x365 basis
• Strong understanding of TLS/SSL encryption and certificate management
• Life Cycle management for both hardware and software of the Load Balancing appliances
• Design, implementation, and management of Load Balancing appliances

Required Experience:

• 5 years related Network Engineering and/or Operations experience (or similar IT experience)
• Strong understanding and experience with deploying and operating DNS, DHCP, and IP Address Management (DDI) protocols and Infrastructures
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking including switching, routing, WLAN, and common protocols and services.
• 5 years minimum experience managing and support for a Load Balancing environment
• Detailed knowledge of F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM)
• Detailed knowledge of F5 BIG-IP DNS formerly known as Global Traffic Manager (GTM)
• Strong understanding of Linux/Unix Operating systems
• Strong understanding with Unix shell scripting and Python
• Strong understanding of Load Balancing concepts and algorithms
• Strong understanding of High Availability Models and Appliances Architectures.
• Experience using network monitoring systems.
• Good written and oral communication skills. Ability to effectively document network outages and activities performed through outage restoration.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in the Healthcare Industry.
• BlueCat Certification
• F5 Certified Administrator (CA)
• F5 Certified Technical Specialist (CTS) for BIG-IP LTM
• F5 Certified Technical Specialist (CTS) for BIG-IP DNS
• Bachelor's degree (Telecommunications or MIS desirable).
• Minimum five (5) years' experience in planning, design, and implementation of network infrastructure or security solutions, including Minimum two (2) years leading the configuration, implementation, and operation technologies.
• Knowledge and experience using ServiceNow trouble ticketing system

Skills to be successful in this role:

• Issue resolution and management.
• Attention To Detail - The ideal candidate must possess the ability to scrutinize and discern minute details, be extremely methodical, analytical, and diligent.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions/conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Speaking / Articulation - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Effective communicator
• Adaptable, and the ability to learn new skills and principals quickly
• Ability to juggle multiple responsibilities simultaneously and shift focus rapidly.
• Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment
• Experience with deploying and operating DNS, DHCP, and IP Address Management (DDI) protocols and Infrastructures.

Education:

High School Diploma

How to Apply: Please email your resume to Brooke Gregory, at with the subject "F5 Network Engineer".

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join 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 ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: 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. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, 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. 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 Apex team member can provide.