Senior F5 Network Engineer - Remote / Telecommute

We are looking for Senior F5 Network Engineer - Remote / Telecommute for our client in Richmond, VA

Job Title: Senior F5 Network Engineer - Remote / Telecommute

Job Location: Richmond, VA

Job Type: Contract

Job Overview:

Requirement/Must Have:

• Bachelor s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• F5 Certified Technician: BIG-IP (101 or 201).
• F5 Certified Implementation Specialist: Local Traffic Manager (201 or 301).
• F5 Certified Implementation Specialist: Global Traffic Manager (201 or 301).
• F5 Certified Solutions Expert: Application Delivery Fundamentals (301 or 401).
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience with F5 products, specifically LTM and GTM.
• Configuration and management of F5 BIG-IP LTM and GTM modules.
• Experience with high-availability (HA) configurations.
• Scripting and automation experience.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, and other relevant protocols.
• Experience with load balancing algorithms and persistence methods.
• Knowledge of SSL/TLS, security protocols, and best practices.
• Experience with F5 security features like ASM (Application Security Manager) is a plus.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and integrating F5 with cloud services.
• Experience with monitoring tools like Nagios, Zabbix, or Prometheus.
• Familiarity with log management solutions like Splunk.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities:

• Design F5 LTM and GTM solutions that align with business requirements and best practices.
• Configure and manage F5 BIG-IP LTM and GTM modules.
• Implement high-availability and disaster recovery solutions.
• Develop and maintain scripts and automation workflows for F5 configurations.
• Integrate F5 solutions with CI/CD pipelines.
• Monitor F5 device performance and health using various monitoring tools.
• Set up alerts and notifications for critical issues.
• Diagnose and resolve complex issues related to F5 LTM and GTM.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Plan and execute F5 software upgrades and patches.
• Ensure minimal downtime during maintenance activities.
• Implement and maintain security configurations on F5 devices.
• Ensure compliance with organizational security policies and standards.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation for F5 configurations, procedures, and best practices.
• Document incident responses and resolutions.
• Work closely with application teams, network engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of F5 solutions.