Senior F5 Administrator

About Us At Transamerica, hard work, innovative thinking, and personal accountability are qualities we honor and reward. We understand the potential of leveraging the talents of a diverse workforce. We embrace an environment where employees enjoy a balance between their careers, families, communities, and personal interests. Ultimately, we appreciate the uniqueness of a company where talented professionals work collaboratively in a positive environment — one focused on helping people look forward and plan for the best life possible while providing tools and solutions that make it easier to get there. We believe everyone deserves to live their best life. More than a century ago, we were among the first financial services companies in America to serve everyday people from all walks of life. Today, we’re part of an international holding company, with millions of customers and thousands of employees worldwide. Our insurance, retirement, and investment solutions help people make the most of what’s important to them. We’re empowered by a vast agent network covering North America, with diversity to match. Together with our nonprofit research institute and foundation, we tune in, step up, and are a force for good — for our customers and the communities where we live, work, and play. United in our purpose, we help people create the financial freedom to live life on their terms. Job Family IT Operations Job Description Summary The Senior F5 Administrator is responsible for the design, implementation, and operational management of enterprise F5 BIG‑IP application delivery and traffic management platforms across on‑premises and cloud environments. This role serves as a Level‑3 escalation point and provides architectural leadership for load balancing, application availability, SSL/TLS services, and resiliency designs supporting business‑critical applications. Responsibilities Operate and support enterprise F5 BIG‑IP platforms (physical, virtual, and cloud), ensuring high availability and performance for business‑critical applications. Provide Level‑3 operational support for incidents, outages, and complex performance issues, serving as an escalation point for F5‑related services. Configure and maintain application traffic services, including VIPs, pools, health monitors, persistence, profiles, and iRules. Manage platform lifecycle activities, including software upgrades, hotfixes, and routine maintenance across environments. Implement and support SSL/TLS services, including certificate deployment, renewal, and synchronization in high‑availability configurations. Partner with application, network, and security teams to onboard new services and resolve operational issues in production environments. Support hybrid and cloud‑based deployments, including F5 services in AWS and/or Azure and integration with upstream security controls. Maintain operational documentation, including runbooks, standards, and configuration records to support audits and service continuity. Qualifications 5+ years of hands‑on experience administering F5 BIG‑IP platforms. Strong expertise with:

BIG‑IP LTM

VIPs, pools, monitors, persistence, profiles iRules (development and troubleshooting) Experience with high‑availability (HA) designs and traffic failover Strong understanding of:

TCP/IP, DNS

Load‑balancing algorithms and application behavior Proven experience in enterprise production environments Preferred Qualifications Experience with F5 in cloud environments (AWS and/or Azure). Familiarity with application resiliency and blue/green deployment patterns. Experience integrating F5 with security platforms (WAF, firewalls, segmentation). Scripting or automation experience (Ansible, Python, Bash, REST APIs). F5 certifications (e.g., F5‑CA, F5‑CTS). Working Conditions This is a hybrid position requiring three days in office per week in one of our core locations (Cedar Rapids, IA / Denver, CO / Philadelphia, PA). Non‑traditional work hours as needed. Participate in scheduled on‑call rotations and provide after‑hours support as required to maintain the security and availability of critical network services. Compensation The salary for this position generally ranges between $94K - $120K annually. Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in‑office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law. Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. This is a hybrid position requiring three days in office per week in one of our hub locations (Philadelphia, PA; Cedar Rapids, IA; Denver, CO). Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position. Benefits Compensation Benefits Competitive Pay Bonus for Eligible Employees Benefits Package Pension Plan 401k Match Employee Stock Purchase Plan Tuition Reimbursement Disability Insurance Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Employee Discounts Career Training & Development Opportunities Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service. Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays). Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars. Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child. Adoption Assistance Employee Assistance Program Back‑Up Care Program PTO for Volunteer Hours Employee Matching Gifts Program Employee Resource Groups Inclusion and Diversity Programs Employee Recognition Program Referral Bonus Programs Inclusion & Diversity We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We’re thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts through the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including the Inclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads, and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women. To foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company-sponsored, employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees. They provide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all. Giving Back We believe our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a mix of financial grants and the volunteer efforts of our employees, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the things that matter most to our people in the communities where we live and work. Parent Company Aegon acquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Since its start in 1844, Aegon has grown into an international company serving more than 23.9 million people across the globe. It offers investment, protection, and retirement solutions, always with a clear purpose: Helping people live their best lives. As a leading global investor and employer, the company seeks to have a positive impact by addressing critical environmental and societal issues, with a focus on climate change and inclusion and diversity. As of December 31, 2023. #J-18808-Ljbffr Transamerica