Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced F5 Network Engineer with solid expertise in F5 technologies. This role involves designing, deploying, and supporting F5-based solutions that safeguard, optimize, and scale enterprise applications and network infrastructure. The engineer will work hands-on with BIG-IP platforms and be responsible for traffic management, security implementations, and automation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage F5 BIG-IP solutions including LTM, DNS/GTM, and APM.
• Deploy and configure authentication methods such as SAML and OpenID Connect (OIDC).
• Develop and manage advanced iRules and policies for business-critical applications.
• Enhance application performance with load balancing, SSL offloading, and traffic routing.
• Troubleshoot and resolve F5-related issues to ensure high availability and reliability.
• Collaborate with network, application, and security teams to integrate F5 solutions.
• Monitor F5 platforms with analytics and visibility tools to identify and mitigate risks.
• Configure and maintain F5 WAF to defend against web-based attacks.
• Automate recurring tasks using APIs, Ansible, or other scripting frameworks.
• Maintain system upgrades, F5OS patches, and documentation of policies and procedures.
• Stay informed on emerging F5 technologies and best practices.

Required Qualifications

• 3–5+ years working with F5 technologies, including BIG-IP (LTM, APM, GTM/DNS).
• Strong experience building and troubleshooting iRules.
• Solid understanding of Layer 4–7 traffic management, HTTP, and SSL/TLS.
• Hands-on experience with F5 WAF and related security policies.
• Familiarity with TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS protocols.
• Experience using automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Python, REST APIs).
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills in fast-paced environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• F5 certifications (CTS or CSE).
• Exposure to F5 cloud solutions such as Cloud Edition or Distributed Cloud Services.
• Experience with monitoring tools like SolarWinds, Splunk, or Zabbix.

Core Knowledge Areas

1. Traffic Management – Configuring LTM, load balancing, and health monitoring.
2. Security – DDoS mitigation, advanced WAF, and policy enforcement.
3. SSL/TLS – Offloading, SSL profile configuration, and encryption troubleshooting.
4. iRules – Writing and debugging custom traffic logic.
5. DNS/GTM – Multi-site deployments and global traffic management.
6. Automation – Using REST APIs, Ansible, and Python for operational efficiency.
7. Cloud Integration – Deploying F5 in AWS, Azure, or GCP environments.