F5 WAF Security Administrator

F5 WAF Security Administrator

Most important: Manage WAF policies, Bot Defense, and DDoS mitigation on F5 load balancer

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced F5 Administrator to manage and maintain our F5 infrastructure, including BIG-IP, BIG-IQ, and F5 Distributed Cloud (XC) platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in application delivery, security policy management, and advanced traffic protection features such as Bot Defense and DDoS mitigation.

Key Responsibilities

• Administration & Maintenance
• Configure, deploy, and maintain F5 BIG-IP and BIG-IQ services.
• Manage F5 Distributed Cloud (XC) components for global application delivery and security.
• Perform regular updates, patches, and upgrades to ensure system stability and compliance.
• Security & Policy Management
• Create, update, and maintain security policies, including WAF (Web Application Firewall) configurations.
• Implement and tune bot profiles to mitigate automated threats.
• Configure and monitor DDoS protection across F5 platforms.
• Monitoring & Troubleshooting
• Monitor system health, performance, and security alerts.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to traffic management, SSL/TLS, and application availability.
• Provide root cause analysis and implement preventive measures.
• Documentation & Compliance
• Maintain detailed documentation of configurations, policies, and operational procedures.
• Ensure compliance with organizational security standards and regulatory requirements.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Technical Expertise
• Hands-on experience with F5 BIG-IP modules (LTM, ASM, AFM, DNS, APM).
• Experience with advanced features such as IP Intelligence
• Familiarity with BIG-IQ for centralized management and analytics.
• Knowledge of F5 Distributed Cloud (XC) services and architecture.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, SSL/TLS).
• Security Focus
• Experience configuring WAF policies, Bot Defense, and DDoS mitigation.
• Understanding of OWASP Top 10 and application security best practices.
• Other Requirements
• Scripting skills (Python, Bash, or iRules) for automation and customization.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• F5 Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) or F5 Certified Solution Expert (CSE).
• Experience with cloud integrations (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and API-based automation.
• Experience in administering Application Security and CNAPP tools (Veracode/SonarQube/Wiz)