[Remote] F5 Network Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Everforth Apex is a technology-driven services and solutions provider serving government and commercial customers. The F5 Network Engineer will implement, configure, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize F5 technologies while supporting secure application delivery, network infrastructure, routing and switching, data center operations, and IP address management.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, license, and configure F5 BIG-IP LTM hardware
• Maintain Virtual servers, Pools, Nodes, Custom monitors, and Persistence profiles
• Manage SSL offloading, SSL bridging, and secure cipher suite configurations
• Author, optimize, and troubleshoot custom iRules (TCL-based) to handle advanced traffic steering, URI redirects, and header manipulation
• Manage the lifecycle of SSL/TLS certificates, including CSR generation, certificate deployment, and automated renewal cycles on BIG-IP devices
• Perform deep-packet and L3-L7 diagnostics for complex application delivery issues, high latency, routing issues, and SSL handshake failures
• Utilize advanced tools such as Wireshark, tcpdump, F5 iQuery, and F5 Analytics
• Execute TMOS operating system upgrades, hotfixes, and backup restorations using UCS/SCF configuration archives
• Design and test failover mechanics in High Availability (HA) topologies, including Device Service Clustering (DSC) and Active/Standby setups
• Utilize F5 iControl REST APIs for programmatic control and monitoring
• Provide network administration and support for a campus-wide area network infrastructure
• Design, configure, and troubleshoot Routing and Switching systems, with required Cisco expertise
• Provide on-call support for off-hours data center escalations and perform regular scheduled out-of-hours maintenance
• Maintain and manage network IP address management (IPAM)

Skills

• Education: A Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience or a High School Diploma with 9 years of experience
• 5 years of hands-on experience in the implementation and administration of complex, multi-location, multi-vendor, converged voice/data networks in a geographically distributed environment
• In-depth hands-on experience with F5 Load Balancers in real-world complex environments
• Experience administering Cisco routers & switches including but not limited to Nexus 9xxx, Catalyst 9000, Cisco ONS, Cisco ACI and DNA Center; Juniper MX routers and EX switches; and Infoblox DDI appliances
• Experience working in a Data Center
• Experience managing networks, internal and external DNS, and the associated IP infrastructure
• Experience administering and configuring monitoring tools for proactive alerting and trends analysis
• Experience working with support ticketing systems, managing assigned tickets, and providing appropriate follow-up
• Experience with creating and maintaining documentation and using Data Center inventory management tools
• A strong understanding of network principles, the OSI model, TCP/IP protocol suite, IP subnets, and masking

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection
• Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)
• 401K program, typically available for contributions within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure
• Health Savings Account (HSA) on the HDHP plan
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions
• Corporate discount savings program and other discounts
• On-demand training program
• Access to certification preparation and a library of technical and leadership courses, books, and seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure
• Certification discounts and other perks for associations including CompTIA and IIBA
• Dedicated customer service team for consultants to address questions around benefits and other resources
• Certified Career Coach

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