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Danta Technologies · 2 days ago

F5 & Network Automation Engineer

Bloomington, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$42/hr - $43/hr

Danta Technologies is seeking an F5 & Network Automation Engineer for a long-term position based in Bloomington, IL. The role focuses on leveraging automation tools and scripting for network infrastructure, specifically with F5 BIG-IP management and API integrations.

ConsultingIT InfrastructureMobile AppsStaffing AgencyWeb Development

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Strong hands-on experience with Ansible automation and Python scripting for network and infrastructure automation

Good understanding and good working experience in Ansible, Python, NodeJS, ReactJS

Expert-level knowledge of F5 BIG-IP (LTM, GTM, ASM, APM) configuration and management

Proficiency in REST API integration and Infrastructure-as-Code principles

Solid understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP, SSL/TLS, DNS) and load balancing strategies

Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps) and Git workflows

Strong Linux administration and BASH scripting skills

Ability to troubleshoot complex automation and network issues

Familiarity with JavaScript, NodeJS, ReactJS for automation dashboards or orchestration tools

Automation Development: Build and maintain automation frameworks for F5 infrastructure

API Integration: Work with REST APIs for network devices and F5 iControl REST for automation workflows

Documentation: Prepare SOPs, technical documentation, and automation runbooks

Performance Optimization: Monitor automation success rates and continuously improve workflows

Configure and manage F5 BIG-IP modules (LTM, GTM, APM, ASM) for load balancing, traffic management, and security

Implement SSL offloading, health monitors, and advanced traffic policies

Develop and troubleshoot iRules using TCL for custom traffic manipulation

Manage DNS-based global traffic distribution and GTM synchronization

Perform SSL/TLS certificate lifecycle management and compliance enforcement

Troubleshoot F5 issues using diagnostic tools (tcpdump, logs, statistics)

Qualification

AnsiblePythonF5 BIG-IPREST APILinux administrationBASH scriptingCI/CD toolsNetwork protocolsJavaScriptNodeJSReactJSTroubleshooting

Required