Overview
Skills
Job Details
Job Title: F5 Enterprise Network Architect
Location: Lansing, MI (Hybrid Onsite 2 Days/Week)
Employment Type: Contract
Interview: In-person
Local candidates (strongly preferred) or non-local (must be willing to relocate at their own expense from acceptance with no delays & follow the hybrid schedule)
Key Responsibilities
- Configure, manage, and optimize F5 network systems across enterprise data centers.
- Create and maintain VIPs (Virtual IPs), Wide IPs, and load-balancing configurations.
- Implement and maintain F5 ASM policies, including fine-tuning, troubleshooting, and monitoring learning suggestions.
- Develop and manage F5 APM SAML policies and resolve related access management issues.
- Perform certificate management, including installation and renewal processes.
- Create and modify iRules to enhance traffic management and automation.
- Conduct F5 system upgrades, CVE remediation, and unused object clean-up.
- Use iHealth and qkView tools for diagnostics and performance analysis.
- Manage BIG-IQ for configuration backups and device synchronization.
- Collaborate with developers and cross-functional teams to support F5-related application requirements.
- Maintain ticket queues in Remedy and ensure SLAs are met.
- Participate in troubleshooting, design meetings, and solution implementation.
- Utilize Cloudflare for content delivery and security enhancement.
- Ensure compliance with enterprise networking standards and best practices.
Technical Skills & Expertise
Core F5 Expertise (Required):
- F5 LTM VIP creation, certificate management, iRule scripting, troubleshooting
- F5 GTM Wide IP creation and configuration
- F5 ASM Policy creation, fine-tuning, blocking, and monitoring learning suggestions
- F5 APM SAML policy configuration and troubleshooting
- Device Management CVE remediation, software upgrades, configuration backups (BIG-IQ)
Additional Skills:
- Knowledge of Cloudflare configuration and security management
- Strong understanding of data communications networks and load balancing concepts
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Visio)
- Experience working within an Enterprise Networking Environment
- Hands-on experience with Remedy Ticketing System or similar ITSM tools
Qualifications
- 3 5 years of hands-on experience with F5 technologies (LTM, GTM, ASM, APM)
- Experience in Cloudflare management (2+ years preferred)
- Prior experience in enterprise datacentre or network architecture roles
Skill Matrix:
| Skill | Required/Desired | Amount | Of experience (days/weeks/years) |
| F5 LTM Experience including:
| Required | 3-5 years |
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| F5 GTM Experience including:
| Required | 3-5 years |
|
| F5 ASM Experience including:
| Required | 3-5 years |
|
| F5 APM Experience including:
| Required | 3-5 years |
|
| F5 Device-level experience including:
| Required | 3-5 years |
|
| Work cooperatively with others in a team environment to meet the expected levels of customer service. | Required
| 3-5 years | Years |
| Ability to operate information systems input devices. | Desired | 3-5 years | Years |
| Ability to conduct training and informational sessions. | Desired | 3-5 years | Years |
| Ability to understand and follow detailed written and oral instructions. | Required
| 3-5 years | Years |
| Ability to explain instructions and guidelines to others effectively. | Required
| 3-5 years | Years |
| Ability to communicate effectively. | Required
| 3-5 years | Years |
| Knowledge of data communications networks. | Required
| 3-5 years | Years |
| Knowledge of the methods and techniques used to operate and configure F5 systems | Required
| 3-5 years | Years |
| Ability to identify and resolve problems associated with F5 system malfunctions. | Required
| 3-5 years | Years |
| Knowledge of Cloudflare systems. | Desired | 2-5 years | Years |
| Ability to determine work priorities. | Required
| 3-5 years | Years |
| Ability to perform the most complex information technology technician assignments. | Required
| 3-5 years | Years |
| Ability to work under stressful conditions. | Required
| 3-5 years | Years |
| Ability to use Microsoft Office products | Required
| 3-5 years | Years |
| Experience working in an Enterprise Networking Environment | Required
| 3-5 years | Years |