Load Balancing Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Load Balancing Engineer in Westlake, TX.

Duties:
* Lead, support, and design F5 and load balancing solutions for critical applications running on-prem, at multiple CSPs, and hybrid environments
* Advise business partners on standard methodologies and options with the various technology platforms
* Solve sophisticated issues related to the Application Traffic Management environment (F5 and AVI)
* Shift-oriented operations support, in collaboration with network operations and network engineering teams
* Work closely with business partners and other Network Services teams to ensure 24x7 availability

REQUIREMENTS:
* A minimum of 4-6 years of engineering experience installing, configuring, and supporting load balancing technologies, preferably F5 and/or Broadcom AVI
* Experience supporting and troubleshooting hybrid load balancing infrastructure (on-prem, multi-CSP) and cloud-based load balancing services (ALBs, GSLBs)
* AWS and/or Azure cloud network engineering experience
* Automation experience, e.g. Ansible, Python (a plus, not required)
* Deep knowledge of Traffic Management platforms
* Network Engineering and Troubleshooting skills
* Application Traffic Analysis
* Routed/Routing Protocols: BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VRF, VPNs - a plus
* Enterprise Security Policy knowledge and best practices
* Agile methodologies and framework
* Works well independently and as part of a team; Ability to lead a project
* Enjoys working directly with customers and solving their technical problems
* Ability to adjust work schedule as needed to support evening and weekend planned work
* Network certifications a plus but not required

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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