F5 Architect

  • Posted 5 hours ago | Updated 5 hours ago

Overview

Remote
Depends on Experience
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

F5 Engineer/ Architect
BIG-IP LTM
GTM (DNS)
F5 implementations (AWS
Azure
OCI).

Job Details

We are seeking an experienced F5 Engineer with a strong background in designing, implementing, and optimizing F5 solutions, including BIG-IP LTM, GTM (DNS), ASM, APM, and iRules scripting. The ideal candidate will have expertise in designing high-availability architectures, migrating legacy systems to F5 platforms, and automating deployments. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance security, performance, and scalability.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Architect and design enterprise-grade F5 solutions, ensuring security, scalability, and redundancy.
  • Configure, deploy, and maintain F5 BIG-IP LTM, GTM (DNS), ASM, APM, AFM, and iRules for application delivery and security.
  • Migrate applications from legacy load balancers (e.g., Citrix NetScaler, Cisco ACE) to F5 solutions.
  • Develop iRules, automation scripts (Python, JSON, Ansible, Terraform, or AppViewX) to optimize performance and security.
  • Integrate F5 with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) for hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
  • Implement SSL/TLS offloading, traffic steering, WAF policies, and Zero Trust Security principles using F5 solutions.
  • Troubleshoot network, application, and security issues related to F5 load balancers.
  • Collaborate with network, security, and DevOps teams to align F5 deployments with business and security requirements.
  • Stay up to date with F5 product updates, vulnerabilities, and best practices to maintain a secure and efficient infrastructure.
  • Document designs, configurations, and operational procedures for ongoing support and compliance.

Required Skills & Experience:

  • 5+ years of experience as an F5 Engineer, with a focus on architecture and design.
  • Hands-on experience with F5 BIG-IP LTM, GTM (DNS), APM, ASM, AFM, and iRules scripting.
  • Experience with cloud-based F5 implementations (AWS, Azure, OCI).
  • Strong knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, SSL/TLS, DNS, BGP, OSPF).
  • Familiarity with automation tools (Python, Ansible, Terraform, AppViewX).
  • Experience in designing high-availability and disaster recovery solutions.
  • Understanding of Zero Trust, SASE, and WAF security models.
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to analyze packet captures using tools like Wireshark.
  • Strong documentation and communication skills.

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