We are seeking an Enterprise Networking Services (ENS) Engineer that will be responsible for assisting with maintaining connectivity for Defense Health Agency (DHA) hospitals and working with internal and external customers daily. The ideal candidate will be an F5 Subject Matter Expert that will troubleshoot security suite solutions related to routing, load balancing, and application delivery.
**THIS IS A 100% REMOTE POSITION**
You Will:
- Work within a team to make recommendations related to troubleshooting, device configuration, and documentation.
- Serve as a F5 subject matter expert for all tenants in the DHA network
- Perform routine administrative and maintenance functions (installing, configuring, patching, updating, etc.) on F5 platforms
- Perform a variety of F5 duties to include:
- Support and creation of iRules
- Creation of Virtual Servers, Pools, iRules, Nodes, etc.
- Creation of Device Groups and Device Trust with Trust, CA Certificates, Identity Certificates, and Traffic Groups
- Configure Network parameters including interfaces, Routes, Self IP s, Packet Filters, Trunks, Tunnels, VLANs, etc.
- Configure system parameters including, Configuration, Device Certificates, File/Disk/Software Management, License Updates, Users, etc.
- Management and creation of SSL certificates
- Troubleshoot in preproduction and production environments
- Monitor performance of remote and local systems to identify problems, and if needed, perform analysis to identify root cause of any performance issues and take appropriate corrective action to resolve issues
- Develop scripts to automate manual tasks
You Have:
- U.S. Citizenship
- A minimum of a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level Security Clearance
- 6+ years relevant experience with F5 platforms
- Experience with F5 and creation of application specific iRules (required)
- Experience in managing SSL certificates
- Strong log analysis and troubleshooting skills
- Experience with network monitoring/management platforms
- Experience with network management and monitoring tools
- The ability to work in a dynamic, high-paced, team environment
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- A strong sense of urgency including self-governance on task priorities
- The ability to collaborate with awareness and responsiveness to customer needs
Education:
- Must hold IAT Level II
- Security Certification (CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, or SCCP)
- F5 OS certification
We d Be Impressed If You Had:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
- Experience with Cisco and Palo Alto firewalls
Clearance
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Requires active Secret Clearance.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range: $135,000 - $160,000 (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)
Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron s benefits programs.
Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.
Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.
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