F5 Systems Engineer

Overview

Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a F5 Systems Engineer and build a career in enterprise IT.

• Configure, deploy, and maintain F5 BIG‑IP systems, including Load Balancers, Application Delivery Controllers (ADCs), and SSL offloading configurations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve F5‑related performance and availability issues, ensuring minimal service disruptions.
• Collaborate with network, systems, and security teams to integrate F5 solutions into the broader network and infrastructure environment.
• Design and implement traffic management rules, including global server load balancing (GSLB) and local server load balancing (LSLB).
• Manage F5 configurations for SSL/TLS offloading, including key and certificate management for secure communication.
• Monitor F5 systems for health and performance, providing proactive recommendations for optimization.
• Configure and maintain F5 iRules to manage application traffic and provide enhanced functionality for specific use cases.
• Ensure compliance with security policies, best practices, and regulatory requirements in the deployment and maintenance of F5 systems.
• Support incident response and root cause analysis for any F5‑related issues impacting critical applications or services.
• Develop and maintain documentation for F5 configurations, change management, troubleshooting guides, and standard operating procedures.
• Provide technical support and guidance to other IT teams and end‑users regarding F5 traffic management solutions.
• Assist in performing F5 system upgrades, patches, and troubleshooting tasks to ensure continued system functionality.
• Collaborate with vendors to resolve hardware or software‑related issues and elevate problems when necessary.

• Applicable DoD 8140 or DoD 8570 Certification.
• 8+ years of related experience.
• Hands‑on experience with F5 BIG‑IP systems, including Load Balancers, ADCs, and SSL offloading.
• Knowledge of networking protocols, including TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, DNS, and SSL/TLS.
• Experience with F5 iRules and traffic management policies for application delivery.
• Proficiency in configuring and managing F5 systems for high availability, disaster recovery, and scalability.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex F5 issues, including performance, connectivity, and security problems.
• Familiarity with monitoring and reporting tools for F5 system performance (e.g., F5 Analytics).
• Strong understanding of application delivery, load balancing, and optimization techniques.
• Excellent documentation skills for creating and maintaining configuration guides, troubleshooting steps, and change management records.

• Assist in the design and implementation of new F5 solutions to improve application delivery, scalability, and security.
• Participate in capacity planning for F5 devices and the overall infrastructure to meet growing demand and service requirements.
• Continuously evaluate and recommend enhancements to optimize performance, security, and availability of applications.
• Develop and conduct training sessions for staff on F5 best practices and configuration management.
• F5 Certified Administrator (F5‑CA).
• F5 Certified Technology Specialist (F5‑CTS).
• ITIL4 Foundation Certification.
• Experience working with USCENTCOM and familiarity with its mission and operations.
• Experience with F5 integration in hybrid cloud or multi‑cloud environments.
• Familiarity with automation and orchestration tools for F5 management (e.g., Ansible, Terraform).
• Experience with DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, and security mechanisms in the context of F5 load balancing.
• Ability to work with multiple teams to design and implement end‑to‑end application delivery solutions.

• Security clearance level: TS/SCI clearance required.
• Must be able to work on site in Tampa, FL.
• US citizenship required due to the TS/SCI clearance requirement.