Description
Leidos is seeking a F5 Load Balance Network Engineer to support a large enterprise IT contract for the DOD. This role involves implementing, operating, and maintaining load balancer technologies in a global enterprise across multiple networks.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Ensuring Secure Socket Layer/Transport Layer Security (SSL/TLS) offloading and brokering PKI authentication features provided by the F5 appliance is operational at all times
- Backing up load balancing configurations and PKI certificates in accordance with customer policies
- Alerting load balancing and reverse proxy customers prior to PKI certificate expiration and assisting with certificate renewals as necessary
- Creating, managing, and troubleshooting load balanced IP address spaces
- Developing and implementing technical solutions in collaboration with engineers and architects
- Providing after-hours support to 24/7/365 IT Operations Center personnel to assist with troubleshooting service outages
- Developing and updating technical solutions, operating procedures, and other documentation for 24/7/365 IT Operations Center personnel to assist with initial troubleshooting and triage efforts
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience administering and managing F5 load balancer appliances in an enterprise environment
- Knowledge of standards, concepts, and tools to complete technology monitoring and management of F5 appliances
- Technical knowledge backing up PKI certificates and appliance configurations
- Experience creating, managing, and troubleshooting load balanced IP address spaces
- Experience working independently in support of customer requirements
- Experience interfacing with team members on requirements and solutions
- Familiarity with IT Service Management products such as ServiceNow
Certifications:
- DoDM 8140.03 (previously DoD 8570) – IT System Admin Intermediate certification requirements (Cloud+, GICSP, SSCP, Security+ CE, GSEC, or higher)
- F5 Certified Administrator (201) or higher certification
Education:
- High School Diploma with 8+ years of relevant experience, Associate’s with 6+ years of experience, Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 4+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 2 years of experience
Security Clearance:
- US Citizenship is required
- TS/SCI with Poly required for Position or TS/SCI and willingness to get a poly
The pay range for this position is $73,450.00 - $132,775.00.