Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. IS3 Solutions is seeking an experienced F5 Engineer with a strong background in designing, implementing, and optimizing F5 solutions. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security, performance, and scalability of F5 platforms.
Responsibilities
- Architect and design enterprise-grade F5 solutions, ensuring security, scalability, and redundancy
- Configure, deploy, and maintain F5 BIG-IP LTM, GTM (DNS), ASM, APM, AFM, and iRules for application delivery and security
- Migrate applications from legacy load balancers (e.g., Citrix NetScaler, Cisco ACE) to F5 solutions
- Develop iRules, automation scripts (Python, JSON, Ansible, Terraform, or AppViewX) to optimize performance and security
- Integrate F5 with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) for hybrid and multi-cloud environments
- Implement SSL/TLS offloading, traffic steering, WAF policies, and Zero Trust Security principles using F5 solutions
- Troubleshoot network, application, and security issues related to F5 load balancers
- Collaborate with network, security, and DevOps teams to align F5 deployments with business and security requirements
- Stay up to date with F5 product updates, vulnerabilities, and best practices to maintain a secure and efficient infrastructure
- Document designs, configurations, and operational procedures for ongoing support and compliance
Skills
- 5+ years of experience as an F5 Engineer, with a focus on architecture and design
- Hands-on experience with F5 BIG-IP LTM, GTM (DNS), APM, ASM, AFM, and iRules scripting
- Experience with cloud-based F5 implementations (AWS, Azure, OCI)
- Strong knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, SSL/TLS, DNS, BGP, OSPF)
- Familiarity with automation tools (Python, Ansible, Terraform, AppViewX)
- Experience in designing high-availability and disaster recovery solutions
- Understanding of Zero Trust, SASE, and WAF security models
- Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to analyze packet captures using tools like Wireshark
- Strong documentation and communication skills
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