F5 Network Engineer

Position: F5 / Network Engineer

Location: New York City, NY & Jersey City, NJ (Hybrid Model)

Job Type: 6+ Months Contract

Position Overview:

• The Senior F5 Engineer will serve as the primary subject matter expert for F5 application delivery services within a complex enterprise environment.
• This role focuses on the design, implementation, configuration, migration, and support of F5 BIG IP platforms.
• The ideal candidate has extensive experience with F5 modules along with a strong background in enterprise and data center networking, application delivery, and cloud connectivity.

Requires Skills & Qualifications:

• Extensive experience with F5 BIG IP platforms, including LTM and GTM, with advanced-level configuration, testing, and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong expertise in networking, including IPv4, IPv6, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VPNs, multicast, DHCP, SNMP, and DNS.
• Experience with application delivery design, load balancing strategies, and SSL certificate management.
• Background supporting enterprise and data center network architecture, including Cisco, Juniper, Arista, and related technologies.
• Experience with cloud connectivity and cloud network integration, including Azure and Google Cloud.
• Ability to automate tasks using Python, Ansible, Terraform, or similar tools.
• Experience supporting large-scale high-availability environments with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate complex solutions to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Previous experience in a banking environment

Tools and Technologies:

• F5 BIG IP LTM
• F5 BIG IP GTM or DNS
• F5 ASM and APM
• iRules and custom health checks
• SSL certificate tools
• Python
• Ansible
• Terraform
• Cisco and Juniper platforms
• Arista switches
• Palo Alto firewalls
• Azure and Google Cloud interconnectivity

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, configure, and support F5 BIG IP solutions, including LTM, GTM or DNS, ASM, APM, AFM, and related features.
• Create and maintain advanced F5 configurations, including virtual servers, pools, profiles, monitors, iRules, and SSL certificates.
• Lead migration efforts from legacy load balancing platforms into F5 environments, including virtual editions and VCMP guests.
• Perform F5 software upgrades, hotfix deployment, and platform refresh activities.
• Develop and run test plans to validate new designs, functions, and upgrade readiness.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting for application delivery, load balancing, DNS, SSL termination, and global traffic routing.
• Support integration of F5 services with cloud platforms, including Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud.
• Collaborate with network, cloud, security, and application teams to deliver fully integrated solutions.
• Produce clear documentation, including detailed designs, as-built diagrams, configuration standards, and migration run books.
• Provide mentorship and direction to engineering staff as the senior-level subject matter expert.