Network Engineer Senior - F5 Focused

** Req :
** RQ222625

** Type of

Requisition :
** Regular

** Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
** None

** Public Trust/Other

Required:

** None

** Job Family:
** IT Infrastructure and Operations

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* Skills:

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* Load Balancing,Network Engineering,Networks

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* Experience:

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* 5 + years of related experience

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* Job Description:

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* Own the opportunity as a  
** Network Engineer Sr
** and help ensure the mission is never interrupted. At GDIT, we deliver clarity with our cloud solutions and provide meaningful work. Your work will be an important part of transforming our clients for the modern age and help them face any obstacle.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a  
** Network Engineer Sr,
** you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a  
** Network Engineer Sr
** joining our dynamic team to work in a fast-paced environment with engineering, migration, and operations. We're looking for a self-starter, to work both as part of the team and on individual assignments, in an environment of customer mission delivery, integrity and communications.

We're looking to fill this role with someone who currently has the load balancer experience, certifications, and skills to execute in large environments, is flexible and enjoys tackling challenges, and desires to join a large team that is building and sustaining a large, multi-tenant cloud platform/enterprise and migrating/expanding/automating the enterprise. If this sounds like you and you love to learn and grow with a team while delivering program milestones, then we'd love to hear from you!

** HOW A NETWORK ENGINEER SR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:*
* + Design, implement, and manage F5 solutions with a focus on LTM and APM

+ Maintains the integrity and security of multiple network devices to include but not limited to:
Cisco ACI, Cisco Nexus, Cisco ISE, Palo Alto Firewalls, Palo Alto Panorama, Forti Gate Firewalls, F5 Big IP, F5 Big IQ

+ Create, maintain, and update documentation (diagrams, user guides, and SOPs)

+ Supports and develops automation

+ Maintains/enhances knowledge of network technology (Cisco / Palo Alto / Fortinet / F5)

+ Monitors and improves existing and new deployments

+ Work across teams, and external customer groups to develop strategy, design solutions, and advise implementation teams during infrastructure buildouts

+ Deal with escalations. Make assessments, recommendations or provide solutions to resolve issues

+ May coach and provide guidance to less-experienced professionals

+ Coordinates the acquisition of hardware and software as well as subcontractor services as needed

** WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:*
* +  
** Required

Education:

** BA/BS or equivalent experience

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* Required Experience:

** 5+ years of experience in network engineering, with at least 3 years focused on F5 Load Balancers (LTM and APM)

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** Required Technical

Skills:

** Networking (Load Balancing, Routing, Firewall, and Switching)

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** Required

Skills and Abilities:

** Excellent communication skills with demonstrated experience delivering presentations to diverse audiences at various levels of an organization.

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** Required Exposure to or Ability to Learn:
** Palo Alto - Next Gen Firewalls and Cisco Data Center Technologies.

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* Location:

** State of Louisiana. Candidates who reside in Louisiana  
** within 60 miles
** of our office in Bossier City, LA will follow a  
** hybrid
* * work model; candidates who reside in Louisiana  
** more than 60 miles
** from our office in Bossier City, LA will follow a  
** remote
* * work model.

** PREFERRED*
* + Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust

** This position is not available for sponsorship.*
* ** GDIT IS YOUR PLACE*
* _At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do._

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* ● Growth:
** AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities

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* ● Support:
** An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals

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* ● Rewards:
** Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off

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* ● Flexibility:
** Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home

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* ● Community:
** Award-winning culture of…