Tech Lead

Network Load Balancer(Netscaler) Sme

Contract/Full time Chicago, IL/Detroit, MI/Austin, TX/Indianapolis, IN/Wichita, KS/Pensacola, FL

Rate - ***/hr - ***/hr Salary - ***k-***k/annum

Primary Skills: Technical expertise and hands-on experience on Netscaler ADCs to manage and troubleshoot load balancing, application delivery and security solutions.

Experience: L3 : 12+ years

Required Skills:

• Expertise in Netscaler Client products including Netscaler MPX, SDX, VPX, CPX and BLX
• Ability to manage Netscaler in various environments
• Hands-on knowledge of Netscaler Application Delivery Controller (Client)
• Understanding of OSI Layer 3/4 and Layer 7 load balancing techniques
• Familiarity with configuring persistence methods
• Setting up virtual servers, services and service groups to manage traffic and backend servers
• Configuration of SSL/TLS offloading and managing digital certificates
• Implementing GSLB and configuring ADNS (authoritative DNS)
• Deployment of HA pairs using HA-INC or floating IP
• Managing redundant Netscaler appliances in active-passive or active-active modes
• Mitigating DDoS attacks by leveraging Netscaler's traffic management capabilities
• Configuring experience in Netscaler AppFirewall is preferred
• Integrating Netscaler with other security appliances like Cisco ASA, Palo Alto and Checkpoint FWs
• Experience with analyzing Netscaler logs and generating reports on traffic patterns, events and server health etc.
• Generating reports for compliance with HIPAA
• Familiarity with MPLS WAN communication technology like Internet VPN, SSL VPN
• Knowledge of Load Balancer, WAN Optimizer and security devices is an additional advantage
• Familiarity with ITIL Framework concepts such as Incident, Change, and Problem Management
• Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure
• Flexibility for long working hours and readiness to work in 24x7 rotational shifts and weekends
• Excellent interpersonal skills and effective communication at all levels
• Ability to work alone as an individual contributor and as a participant in a team environment