F5 Load Balance Network Engineer

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client looking for an F5 Load Balance Network Engineer to join their team. This position is remote, but the client is ideally looking for someone located in WA, OR, CA or CO to support their team which works mostly MST and PST hours.

This position will be a part of our client’s Network Services team supporting their enterprise-grade F5 Load Balancing infrastructure within an ITIL framework and will focus on engineering and operational support for F5 environments.

• Design and deploy F5 Load Balancing solutions in collaboration with application teams
• Provide operational support and lifecycle management for F5 appliances
• Manage DNS, DHCP, and IPAM (DDI) infrastructure
• Troubleshoot and optimize TCP/IP networks, TLS/SSL encryption, and certificate management
• Maintain high availability and performance of load balancing systems

• High School diploma/GED required
• 5 years in Network Engineering or IT Operations
• 5 years supporting F5 Load Balancing (BIG-IP LTM & DNS/GTM)
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, switching, routing, WLAN, and OSI model
• Proficiency in Linux/Unix, shell scripting, and Python
• Experience with network monitoring tools and outage documentation

• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented, adaptable, and effective communicator
• Able to manage multiple priorities and work independently or in teams

• Healthcare industry experience
• F5 certifications: CA, CTS for BIG-IP LTM and DNS
• Experience with Service Now and Riverbed WAN Optimization
• Leadership in network infrastructure planning and implementation

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note:

Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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