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GuidePoint Security · 1 month ago

F5 Security Engineer (TS/SCI)

Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. The successful candidate will join the Applications Delivery Team - F5, focusing on F5 Operations and Engineering, with responsibilities that include managing configurations, developing automation scripts, and enhancing network security infrastructure.

Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologySecurity

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Participate in the development and support of customer technical requirements

Champion a collaborative, team-based environment, sharing standard methodologies and success and building positive relationships

Plan, Design, Develop, Implement and Operate F5 products such as LTM, ASM, BIG-IQ and APM

Manage the configuration on multiple physical and virtual F5 across multiple data centers

Develop scripts and tools to automate configuration of a large number of network security devices distributed across multiple data centers

Propose and implement system enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the network security infrastructure

Applies capacity planning configuration changes as demanded by the business

Address performance, scalability, and service architecture administration issues

Design, install, configure, maintain network security services, equipment and devices

Plan and support network security infrastructure

Provide clear technical documentation and written procedures for issues identified and addressed

Monitoring and troubleshooting of platform and OS based problems, network security infrastructure and connectivity issues

Perform launch testing for new software releases and the introduction of new features

Coordinate equipment orders including physical or virtual appliances, as well as upgrading, monitoring, testing and servicing the systems as needed

Demonstrates knowledge of a broad range of technology towers i.e.: Storage, Virtualization, Intel, Networking, Data Center Migration and Disaster Recovery

Knowledge of risk and controls landscape, ensuring company-wide standards are met

Participate in change and incident management

Anticipating potential problems and acting to minimize the impact they may have on the project or unit

Ability to collaborate with different technology towers to achieve common goals

Qualification

F5 LTMF5 ASMF5 BIG-IQF5 APMNetwork SecurityPythonTCP/IPMPLSOSPFBGPDNSDHCPIPAMNTPIRule creationCustomer-centricCommunication skillsTeam collaborationSelf-drivenProblem anticipation

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, telecommunications, or an engineering focused field

5+ years of relevant F5 experience with F5 LTM, ASM, BIG-IQ, and/or APM administration and life cycle management including experience with advanced iRule creation and troubleshooting

Ability to handle multiple complex F5 configurations and deployments at once

Understanding of networking at all layers of the OSI model; and Previous experience with web application technologies

Experience deploying, managing, and troubleshooting network systems, switching, and routing protocol standards such as: TCP/IP, MPLS, OSPF, BGP, SDN, and 802.1x

Experience managing and troubleshooting DNS, DHCP, IPAM, and NTP in a large multi-site environment

Ability to manage multiple stands of work simultaneously

Executes within a customer-centric environment

Excellent verbal and written communication skill Hands on experience with Python and APIs

Self-driven with the ability to manage workload without direct supervision

Must have the F5 201 certification or obtain the certification within 3 months of hire date

8570 IAT Level II Certification required (Sec+ or equivalent)

Benefits

Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans (spouse/children/family) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employees premiums and 75% for family plans (spouse/children/family) and GPS will contribute in one lump sum: ($500 per EE annually / $1000 per family annually (includes spouse/children/family options)

Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% of family plans

12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program

Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance

Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment

Pet Benefit Option