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Sev1Tech LLC · 3 weeks ago

F5 Load Balancing Network Engineer

Middlesex County, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Sev1Tech LLC is a provider of IT, engineering, and program management solutions. They are seeking an F5 Load Balancing Network Engineer to operationalize and support F5 load balancing solutions, ensuring optimal performance and availability of customer networks while collaborating with IT and business stakeholders.

ConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyInfrastructureSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Ensure the smooth operation of F5 load balancing solutions to support the enterprise network, multi-cloud, and mobility solutions

Configure, and manage F5 load balancing solutions, including Local Traffic Manager (LTM) and Global Traffic Manager (GTM), to support enterprise network, multi-cloud, and mobility solutions

Develop load balancing policies, monitor traffic flows, and fine-tune load balancing algorithms to improve application performance and availability

Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to load balancing, including analyzing traffic patterns, identifying bottlenecks, and working with vendors to resolve complex issues

Work with IT and business stakeholders to understand application requirements and develop load balancing solutions that meet those requirements

Monitor load balancing performance and identify and resolve any issues related to latency, bandwidth usage, and Quality of Service (QoS)

Develop and implement load balancing security policies and procedures to prevent unauthorized access to the network and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements

Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to understand business requirements and develop technical solutions that meet those requirements

Manage and maintain the load balancing infrastructure, including F5 devices, to ensure optimal performance and availability

Participate in the planning, design, and implementation of new network infrastructure solutions, including multi-cloud and mobility solutions

Participate in change management processes to ensure that changes to the load balancing infrastructure are planned, tested, and implemented with minimal impact on IT and business operations

Develop and maintain documentation related to load balancing infrastructure, including policies, procedures, and implementation plans

Educate other IT staff and business stakeholders on F5 load balancing technologies and ensure that they are using the infrastructure effectively

Configure network monitoring and logging tools to ensure that the load balancing infrastructure is performing optimally and to identify any issues proactively

Communicate effectively with IT and business stakeholders and provide timely updates of any load balancing issues, resolutions, and improvements to the network infrastructure

Qualification

F5 load balancingLTMGTMBIG-IQAdvanced Web Application FirewallAccess Policy ManagerNetwork technologiesMulti-cloud solutionsNetwork monitoring toolsAWSAzureGoogle CloudAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field

Minimum of 5 years of experience in designing, deploying, and managing F5 load balancing solutions in a large-scale IT environment

Technical expertise in F5 load balancing technologies, including LTM, GTM, and BIG-IQ

Knowledge of F5 security technologies, including Advanced Web Application Firewall (ASM) and Access Policy Manager (APM)

Proficient in network technologies, including routing protocols, switching, firewalls, and VPN technologies

Experience in designing and implementing load balancing solutions for multi-cloud and mobile environments

Experience with network monitoring and analysis tools such as Wireshark, NetScout, and Splunk

Good understanding of major cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, self-motivated, and proactive

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Must be eligible to obtain a Department of Homeland Security EOD clearance (Requirements 1. US Citizenship, 2. Favorable Background Investigation)

Preferred

DHS EOD - 1st priority

Any DHS badge + DoD Top Secret or Secret - 2nd choice

DoD Secret or Top Secret + willingness to get EOD clearance - 3rd choice (it can take 45 days to obtain EOD clearance – work can only begin once the clearance is fully adjudicated)