Sr. Load Balancer Engineer

Sr. Load Balancer Engineer
6+ Months
Remote EST preferred

Key Responsibilities
Architecture & Strategy
Design and implement enterprise-grade load balancing solutions across data centers, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform), and edge environments.
Develop strategic roadmaps for application delivery modernization, including migration to cloud-native and container-based platforms.
Evaluate and recommend ADC technologies (e.g., F5 BIG-IP, NGINX, Citrix NetScaler, AVI Networks) based on business and technical requirements.
ADC/Load Balancer modernization with declarative configs, advanced routing, TLS/WAF rdening, and service mesh alignment.
Tactical Response Rapid activation to resolve global incidents, codify playbooks, and translate lessons learned into enduring standards.
Network Consulting Conduct assessments, provide reference architectures, and guide decision-making with executive-ready recommendations.
Solution & Planning Define and execute well-structured solution packages (HLD, LLD, BoM, QA, automation models) aligned with the One Management model. Empsize Infra-as-Code, observability, and governance at every stage.
Gap Analysis Map as-is to to-be states across people, process, technology, and compliance, prioritizing remediation into quick wins and strategic programs.
Policy-as-Code and automation-first delivery, rmonizing firewall and cloud perimeter controls, detecting drift, and ensuring compliance.
Engineering & Optimization
Configure and manage L4 L7 load balancing policies, SSL offloading, content switching, and health monitoring.
Implement global traffic management (GTM/DNS-based load balancing) and disaster recovery failover strategies.
Optimize performance and availability of mission-critical applications through intelligent traffic steering and caching.
Automation & Integration
Develop infrastructure-as-code solutions for ADC provisioning and configuration using tools like Ansible, Terraform, and Python.
Integrate load balancers with CI/CD pipelines, service meshes (e.g., Istio), and container orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes).
Automate certificate management, policy updates, and telemetry collection.
Security & Compliance
Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to enforce WAF policies, DDoS protection, and secure TLS configurations.
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., PCI-DSS, HIPAA, SOX) through secure traffic management and logging.
Conduct regular audits and vulnerability assessments of ADC infrastructure.
Cross-Functional Leadership
Lead strategic initiatives involving application modernization, cloud migration, and digital experience optimization.
Partner with enterprise architects, application owners, and DevOps teams to align delivery infrastructure with business objectives.
Present technical strategies and outcomes to executive stakeholders and governance boards.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Technical Expertise
Advanced knowledge of L4 L7 protocols, HTTP/S, TCP/IP, DNS, TLS, and application delivery principles.
Hands-on experience with F5 BIG-IP (LTM, GTM, ASM), NGINX Plus, Citrix NetScaler, or AVI Networks.
Proficiency in scripting and automation (Python, Bash, Ansible, Terraform).
Familiarity with cloud-native load balancing (AWS ELB/ALB/NLB, Azure Front Door, Google Cloud Platform Load Balancer).
Certifications
Preferred: F5 Certified Technology Specialist (CTS), AWS Advanced Networking, Kubernetes CKA, CISSP (network focus)
Experience
7+ years in application delivery and load balancing engineering.
3+ years leading strategic infrastructure or cloud transformation projects.
Soft Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and presentation abilities for technical and executive audiences.
Strategic mindset with a focus on innovation and business alignment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with service mesh architectures and API gateways.
Knowledge of observability tools (e.g., Grafana, Prometheus, ELK stack).
Background in regulated industries or high-security environments.