F5 Systems Engineer

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret/SCI

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Systems Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

F5, F5 BIG-IP, F5 Load Balancer

Certifications:

Security+, CE - Sec+ CE

Experience:

8 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

GDIT is seeking a skilled F5 Systems Engineer to support the CITS contract for USCENTCOM, located in Tampa, Florida. The F5 Systems Engineer will play a vital role in designing, implementing, and maintaining the organization's application delivery and security infrastructure utilizing F5 technologies. Responsibilities include managing F5 hardware and virtual appliances, configurations, and policies critical to the operations of our enterprise environment.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Duties and Responsibilities:

We are looking for an experienced F5 Systems Engineer with a solid background in designing, deploying, and managing F5 environments. The Engineer will be responsible for:

• Implementing, configuring, and maintaining F5 BIG-IP devices, iRules, and virtual appliances across multiple physical sites, adhering to industry best practices and security standards.

• Performing regular infrastructure assessments, maintenance, updates, and patches to ensure the security, reliability, and performance of the F5 application delivery and security infrastructure.

• Monitoring and optimizing F5 application delivery and security performance, resource utilization, and system availability using F5 tools and industry best practices.

• Designing, implementing, and managing F5 networking components such as load balancing, SSL offloading, and application security in alignment with organizational network requirements.

• Troubleshooting and resolving issues related to F5 application delivery and security technologies, including connectivity problems, configuration issues, and performance bottlenecks, utilizing root cause analysis methodologies.

• Collaborating with other IT teams to design and implement infrastructure solutions that integrate with F5 technologies and align with command requirements.

• Providing mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and team members to foster a deeper understanding of F5 technologies and their role within our infrastructure.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Implementing backup and disaster recovery solutions for F5 devices and configurations using F5 technologies and other relevant tools.

• Developing and maintaining documentation related to F5 architecture, processes, and procedures, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and organizational standards.

• Evaluating and recommending new F5 technologies and solutions to enhance system performance, efficiency, and scalability in line with industry trends and organizational needs.

• Supporting projects to enhance the security, efficiency, or capability of the F5 environment, ensuring adherence to project management best practices.

• Collaborating with vendors and third-party providers for troubleshooting and issue resolution, maintaining a positive and solution-oriented working relationship.

• Ensuring compliance with security policies, regulations, and best practices related to F5 technologies, including NIST, CIS, and F5 guidelines.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

Education and/or Certifications: Required:

• Applicable DoD 8140 or DoD 8570 Certification

• F5 Certified BIG-IP Administrator (BIG-IP ASAM) or F5 Certified Technical Specialist – Access Policy Manager (CTS-APM)

Desired:

• ITIL 4 Foundation Certification

• F5 Certified Technical Specialist – Local Traffic Manager (CTS-LTM)

• F5 Certified Technical Specialist – Application Security Manager (CTS-ASM)

• F5 Certified Technical Specialist – Domain Name System (CTS-DNS)

• Bachelor’s degree in IT with 8 years of experience OR 12 years applicable experience.

Required Skills:

• Demonstrated proficiency in architecting, deploying, and managing F5 BIG-IP infrastructure, adhering to best practices.

• Experience with F5 technologies including BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM), BIG-IP Application Security Manager (ASM), BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM), and BIG-IP Global Traffic Manager (GTM).

• Strong understanding of application delivery and security concepts, practices, and p