Sr. Principal F5 Application Delivery Engineer

As a Sr. Application Delivery Engineer I, you’ll engineer, administer, and optimize enterprise application delivery and load-balancing solutions with the goal of making an impact across the federal government. Our team is responsible for maintaining the performance, reliability, and availability of mission-critical application delivery infrastructure, and you’ll leverage your F5 expertise, troubleshooting skills, and automation experience to improve the resiliency and efficiency of the customer’s enterprise environment.We know that you can’t have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are obsessed withour people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below!What you’ll do:Perform day-to-day system administration tasks to ensure the health, capacity, and reliability of application delivery network and load balancing systems.Monitor system performance and troubleshoot any issues related to application delivery services or network configurations.Evaluating, engineering, and recommending network optimization and application acceleration techniques to enhance system efficiency.Direct and support application delivery and load balancing systems (F5) in on-premises, hybrid, and cloud-based environments, ensuring proper integration and functionality.Utilize advanced tools and analytics to identify and resolve system or network issues impacting application delivery performance.Develop and maintain documentation for configurations, processes, and workflows associated with application delivery system administration.Employ automation and orchestration tools to streamline configuration management, monitoring, and maintenance tasks for application delivery systems.What you’ll need to succeed:An active Top Secret security clearance with current or previously held SCI access.A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field is preferred; relevant professional experience may substitute for formal education.5+ years of experience supporting application delivery, load balancing, and related network infrastructure, with hands-on expertise in F5 technologies.Experience administering and maintaining application delivery and load-balancing systems to ensure availability, capacity, performance, and reliability.Strong experience monitoring system performance and troubleshooting complex application delivery and network configuration issues.Demonstrated ability to evaluate, engineer, and recommend network optimization and application acceleration solutions that improve performance and efficiency.Hands-on experience supporting F5 application delivery and load-balancing solutions across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments.Experience using advanced monitoring, analytics, and troubleshooting tools to identify and resolve issues impacting application delivery performance.Ability to develop and maintain technical documentation for system configurations, processes, procedures, and operational workflows.Experience using automation and orchestration tools to streamline configuration management, monitoring, administration, and maintenance of application delivery systems.SALARY RANGE: $143,000 – $175,000The salary range for this position is determined based on qualifications, skills, and relevant experience. The final salary offered will be determined based on several factors including: The candidate's professional background and relevant work experienceThe specific responsibilities of the role and organizational needsInternal equity and alignment with current team compensationThis role is also eligible for additional compensation, subject to the terms and policies of MetroStar, which may include:Performance-based bonusesCompany-paid training and/or certificationsReferral bonusesTo apply for this position, please submit your resume via the form below or through our careers page: Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled; candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible for full consideration.Additional Compensation: This role may also be eligible for bonuses and/or additional incentives based on individual and company performance.Benefits: All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our benefits programs:Health, dental, and vision insurance401(k) retirement plan with company matchPaid time off (PTO) and holidaysParental Leave and dependent careFlexible work arrangementsProfessional development opportunitiesEmployee assistance and wellness programsLike we said, we are big fans of our people. That’s why we offer a generous benefits package, professional growth, and valuable time to recharge. Learn more about our company culture code and benefits. Plus, check out our accolades.Commitment to Non-DiscriminationAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.What we want you to know:In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.Not ready to apply now? 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