Description
We are looking for an F5 Network Engineer to support and enhance critical application delivery and network infrastructure in Tampa, Florida. This role focuses on administering F5 platforms, strengthening network performance across multiple sites, and resolving complex connectivity challenges in production environments. The ideal candidate brings hands-on engineering experience, a strong foundation in routing and switching, and the ability to translate technical needs into practical, reliable solutions.
Responsibilities:
Administer physical and virtual F5 platforms across multiple data center environments, ensuring stable operation, timely maintenance, and effective lifecycle management.
Implement and support F5 application delivery technologies, including traffic management and centralized management components, to meet application and infrastructure needs.
Develop, update, and troubleshoot iRules to control traffic behavior and support specific application delivery requirements.
Evaluate new software versions and features in test environments, then coordinate and execute production upgrades with minimal disruption.
Optimize the performance, resilience, and scalability of business-critical applications by tuning load balancing and delivery configurations.
Design, deploy, and troubleshoot enterprise routing and switching solutions, including support for dynamic routing, VLANs, and secure access controls.
Maintain essential network services in a large multi-site environment and resolve end-to-end issues involving connectivity, infrastructure platforms, and network security.
Assess capacity demands and implement configuration changes to support growth while improving overall network reliability and protection.
Convert technical business requirements into workable network and application delivery designs, and create clear documentation for procedures, incidents, and resolutions.
Requirements
At least 2 years of experience in network engineering, with direct hands-on work in F5 application delivery technologies.
Practical experience supporting Cisco-based networking environments, including routers, switching, and core network infrastructure.
Knowledge of routing protocols such as BGP and a solid understanding of enterprise network design and troubleshooting.
Experience working with security platforms such as Palo Alto Firewalls and Cisco ASA in support of secure network operations.
Ability to diagnose and resolve issues across load balancing, routing, switching, and network security layers.
Familiarity with writing and troubleshooting F5 iRules for traffic handling and application-specific behavior.
Strong documentation skills with the ability to record configurations, procedures, issue analysis, and corrective actions clearly.
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- Dice Id: rhalfint
- Position Id: 01070-0013521047
- Posted 13 hours ago
