F5 Network Engineer -Onsite- Houston- W2 only- No C2C

One of our major clients in the Oil & Gas industry is looking F5 Network Engineer to join their team.Long term Contract- 1 year (Extendable)
Location – Houston Downtown - Onsite (5 days a week)

 W2 Employment only/ No C2C/ No Sponsorship Our client is seeking a skilled F5 Network Engineer with medium to high-level expertise in F5 technologies. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of F5-based solutions to ensure the security, availability, and scalability of enterprise-level applications and network infrastructure. This role will require hands-on experience with F5 platforms, including BIG-IP, and expertise in traffic management, security configurations, and automation.Key Responsibilities

• Design and deploy F5 BIG-IP solutions, including LTM (Local Traffic Manager), and APM (Access Policy Manager).
• Configure and manage advanced F5 iRules and policies to support business-critical applications.
• Optimize application performance by implementing load balancing, SSL offloading, and traffic routing solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to F5 devices, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate F5 solutions into existing network infrastructure.
• Monitor F5 devices and applications using analytics tools to detect and mitigate potential risks.
• Implement F5 WAF (Web Application Firewall) configurations to protect against web-based threats.
• Automate routine F5 tasks using APIs, Ansible, or other automation frameworks.
• Maintain and update system documentation, policies, and procedures.
• Stay updated on the latest F5 technologies and industry best practices.

Required Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience with F5 technologies, including BIG-IP modules like LTM, APM, and GTM/DNS.
• Proficiency in creating and troubleshooting iRule.
• Strong understanding of Layer 4-7 traffic management, HTTP protocols, and SSL/TLS encryption.
• Experience with F5 WAF and security policies.
• Familiarity with network protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, and HTTP/HTTPS.
• Knowledge of automation tools like Ansible, Python, or REST APIs for F5 management.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• F5 certifications such as F5 Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) or F5 Certified Solutions Expert (CSE).
• Knowledge of cloud-based F5 solutions such as F5 Cloud Edition or F5 Distributed Cloud Services.
• Experience with monitoring tools like SolarWinds, Splunk, or Zabbix.

Examples of Expected Knowledge Areas

1. Traffic Management: Deep understanding of LTM configurations, load balancing algorithms, and health monitoring.
2. Security: Experience mitigating DDoS attacks, and implementing advanced WAF solutions.
3. SSL/TLS Offloading: Configuring SSL profiles and certificates, troubleshooting encryption issues.
4. iRules: Writing and debugging complex iRules to manage traffic flows.
5. DNS/GTM: Configuring Global Traffic Manager for multi-site application deployments.
6. Automation: Using REST APIs, Ansible, or Python scripts for repetitive tasks and configurations.
7. Cloud: Knowledge of F5 integration with AWS, Azure, or GCP environments.

 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 document form upon hire.