Load Balancing Engineer

Job Description

Description

On-site in Westlake, TX\n
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\nOur client seeks a Load Balancing Engineer to design, implement, and support F5 and Broadcom AVI solutions within the Enterprise Infrastructure environment. The role focuses on application traffic management across on-premises, multi-cloud, and hybrid platforms, enabling secure and reliable connectivity for internal teams and customers. The engineer will craft new solutions, drive secure change management, and collaborate across teams to ensure availability and performance.\n
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Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $70.00 to $75.00/hr. w2\n
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\nJN -102026-109241\n
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Responsibilities

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• Lead, support, and design F5 and load balancing solutions for critical applications running on-prem, across multiple cloud service providers, and in hybrid environments.
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• Advise business partners on standard methodologies and platform options.
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• Troubleshoot complex issues within the Application Traffic Management environment, including F5 and AVI.
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• Provide shift-oriented operations support in collaboration with network operations and engineering teams.
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• Partner with business stakeholders and Network Services teams to help ensure 24x7 availability.
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• Adjust work schedule as needed to support evening and weekend planned work.

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Experience Requirements

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• 4 to 6 years of experience installing, configuring, and supporting load balancing technologies, preferably F5 and/or Broadcom AVI.
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• Experience with hybrid load balancing infrastructure and cloud-based services such as ALBs and GSLBs.
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• AWS and/or Azure cloud network engineering experience.
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• Deep knowledge of traffic management platforms.
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• Automation experience with tools such as Ansible or Python is a plus.
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• Strong network engineering and troubleshooting skills.
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• Application traffic analysis proficiency.
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• Knowledge of routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VRF, and VPNs is a plus.
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• Understanding of enterprise security policy and best practices.
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• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and frameworks.
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• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including leading projects.
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• Customer-focused approach to solving technical problems.

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Education Requirements