F5 Network Engineer

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April 14, 2026 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition :
R0232300F5 Network Engineer
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* The Opportunity:

** As a network engineer on our team, you’ll use your F5 network engineering experience to support the nation’s defense and respond to evolving adversaries. You’ll operate and maintain the F5 BIG-IP platform and increase security, reliability, and availability for mission-critical network systems.
You’ll apply your F5 network expertise as you join our team of problem-solvers to perform TMOS version management, patching, vulnerability remediation, and bug fix implementation. Continuously evaluated performance and delivered recommendations to support lifecycle strategy, stability, and capacity planning.
** What You'll Work On:
*** Manage SSL/TLS certificates, including generation, renewal, import, export, and troubleshooting certificate-related issues
* Implement and manage client certificate authentication, such as mutual TLS, and OCSP validation within APM or custom iRules
* Design, configure, and implement F5 BIG-IP solutions, including LTM and APM modules
* Design and implement custom iRules to manipulate traffic at Layer 7, enabling advanced routing, header injection, SSL enforcement, and session control for secure application access
* Develop APM Access Policies for CAC/PIV authentication, extracting X.509 certificate attributes, such as UPN and EDIPI, and injecting values into HT TP headers for backend integration, such as Service Now and Oracle
* Manage and maintain existing F5 BIG-IP infrastructure, including version upgrades, security patching, and performance tuning
* Maintaining F5 ticket queue, troubleshoot complex mission systems, and new virtual server builds that include APM, LTM, iRules and security modules and WAF
* Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for F5 configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides
* Collaborate with other IT teams, including network, security, and application teams, to ensure seamless integration and operation of F5 solutions
* Stay current on the latest F5 technologies and best practices, attending training and obtaining certifications as needed
* Participate in on-call rotation to provide after-hours support for critical F5 infrastructure

Your knowledge of BIG-IP platforms will come in handy as you optimize client operations and modernization. Using your Network Engineering experience, you’ll serve as a trusted advisor to clients on mission-critical projects. Using your technical curiosity and knowledge of industry standards, you’ll make an impact on national security missions.
Join us. The world can’t wait.

** You Have:
*** Ability to translate business requirements into F5-based technical solutions
* Secret clearance
* HS diploma or GED and 7+ years of experience with F5 BIG-IP administration, including LTM, GTM, and ASM modules, or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology and 5+ years of experience with F5 BIG-IP administration, including LTM, GTM, and ASM modules
* Security+ Certification
** Nice If You Have:*
* * Experience with LAN and WAN administration
* Experience with scripting languages, such as Python or TCL
* Knowledge of network incident response, troubleshooting, and life cycle replacement
* Ability to work with vendors, internal teams, and mission partners to expedite complex troubleshooting processes
* CCNP Enterprise Certification
** Clearance:
** Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information;
Secret clearance is required.
** Compensation
* * At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of…