Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Senior F5 Engineer to design, implement, and support our application delivery and security infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have deep hands-on expertise across the F5 BIG-IP modules—Local Traffic Manager (LTM), Global Traffic Manager (GTM), Application Security Manager (ASM), and Access Policy Manager (APM)—and a proven track record of optimizing performance, availability, and security for mission-critical applications.
Key ResponsibilitiesSolution Design & Deployment
- Architect and deploy F5 LTM and GTM configurations for load balancing, failover, and global traffic distribution.
- Design and implement ASM-based web application firewalls and APM access policies to enforce granular security and SSO/SSO integrations.
- Develop, test, and maintain iRules, iApps, and custom scripts to meet complex traffic management requirements.
Operational Support & Optimization
- Monitor health and performance of F5 systems; proactively tune configurations for optimal throughput and low latency.
- Troubleshoot complex issues in production—network layer, SSL/TLS, HTTP, authentication flows—and coordinate timely resolution.
- Lead capacity planning exercises, firmware upgrades, and cluster expansions to ensure high availability and scalability.
Security & Compliance
- Maintain and update ASM security policies in line with PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and other regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with InfoSec teams on vulnerability assessments, pen tests, and remediation for F5 platforms.
- Enforce least-privilege access controls and audit configurations for internal and external compliance audits.
Automation & Documentation
- Maintain and update ASM security policies in line with PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and other regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with InfoSec teams on vulnerability assessments, pen tests, and remediation for F5 platforms.
- Enforce least-privilege access controls and audit configurations for internal and external compliance audits.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with application owners, DevOps, and network teams to onboard new applications.
- Serve as the primary liaison with F5 support and third-party vendors for escalations and feature enhancements.
- Participate in project planning, status reporting, and post-implementation reviews.
Required Qualifications
- Proven experience with F5 BIG-IP platforms, including LTM, GTM, ASM, and APM.
- Strong scripting skills (iRules, Bash, Python, etc.).
- Deep understanding of web protocols, SSL/TLS, and application authentication flows.
- Familiarity with compliance frameworks like PCI-DSS, HIPAA.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset.
- Strong communication and leadership abilities.
