F5 Systems Administrator

Job Description Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a F5 Technician (F5 Systems Administrator) and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you. What You Will Do As a F5 Technician (F5 Systems Administrator) , the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of USCENTCOM. You will play a crucial role in configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting F5 load balancing and traffic management systems to ensure high availability, reliability, and performance of critical applications and services. This role will involve working with network and systems teams to optimize application delivery and implement solutions to support USCENTCOM’s infrastructure and mission requirements. Duties and Responsibilities Configure, deploy, and maintain F5 BIG-IP systems, including Load Balancers, Application Delivery Controllers (ADCs), and SSL offloading configurations. Troubleshoot and resolve F5-related performance and availability issues, ensuring minimal service disruptions. Collaborate with network, systems, and security teams to integrate F5 solutions into the broader network and infrastructure environment. Design and implement traffic management rules, including global server load balancing (GSLB) and local server load balancing (LSLB). Manage F5 configurations for SSL/TLS offloading, including key and certificate management for secure communication. Monitor F5 systems for health and performance, providing proactive recommendations for optimization. Configure and maintain F5 iRules to manage application traffic and provide enhanced functionality for specific use cases. Ensure compliance with security policies, best practices, and regulatory requirements in the deployment and maintenance of F5 systems. Support incident response and root cause analysis for any F5-related issues impacting critical applications or services. Develop and maintain documentation for F5 configurations, change management, troubleshooting guides, and standard operating procedures. Provide technical support and guidance to other IT teams and end-users regarding F5 traffic management solutions. Assist in performing F5 system upgrades, patches, and troubleshooting tasks to ensure continued system functionality. Collaborate with vendors to resolve hardware or software-related issues and escalated problems when necessary. What You’ll Need to Succeed Certification: Applicable DoW 8140 or DoW 8570 Certification (i.e., CompTIA Security+ CE). Experience: 5+ years of related F5 Systems Administration experience. Technical skills: Application Delivery Controller, F5 Load Balancer, Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB), System Administration. Required Security clearance level: current/active TS/SCI clearance is required. US citizenship required due to the TS/SCI clearance requirement. Must be able to work on site at MacDill AFB. Not a remote role. What GDIT Can Offer Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities. Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals. Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, competitive pay and paid time off. Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace. Salary Range The likely salary range for this position is $123,250 - $166,750. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range. Schedule Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Travel Required: Less than 10% Telecommuting Options: Onsite Work Location: USA FL MacDill AFB Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans #J-18808-Ljbffr Gdit