F5 Engineer

Job Title: F5 Engineer



Location: Remote


Responsibilities
We are seeking a skilled and experienced F5 Engineer with expertise in Local Traffic Manager (LTM) and a strong background in migrating from Netscaler to F5. As an F5 Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting F5 load-balancing solutions and the migration process from Netscaler to F5. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful deployment and maintenance of F5 solutions that meet the organization's performance and security requirements.


Responsibilities:
• Migration process from Netscaler to F5, including assessing the existing Netscaler infrastructure, developing migration plans, and executing the migration with minimal downtime.
• Collaborate with network architects and other stakeholders to gather requirements and design scalable, high-availability F5 solutions that align with business objectives.
• Perform troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and performance tuning of F5 solutions to ensure optimal functionality and performance.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments of F5 configurations to identify vulnerabilities and recommend and implement best practices for security and compliance.
• Provide guidance and support to junior team members, sharing knowledge and promoting best practices in F5 technologies and methodologies.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in F5 load balancing, security, and network infrastructure.


Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. Equivalent work experience will also be considered.
• Extensive experience as an F5 Engineer, with a focus on LTM and load-balancing technologies.
• Proven track record of successfully executing migration projects from Netscaler to F5.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, SSL, and other network protocols.
• In-depth knowledge of F5 BIG-IP platforms, including configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with scripting and automation tools (e.g., Python, Ansible) for F5 configuration management.
• Familiarity with security concepts and practices, such as SSL/TLS encryption, firewall policies, and web application security.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex network issues.
• Experience with F5 DNS/GTM.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Relevant certifications such as F5 Certified BIG-IP Administrator (F5-CA) or F5 Certified Technology Specialist (F5-CTS LTM) are highly desirable.