F5 Systems Engineer

As a F5 Systems Engineer, the work you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of support the CITS contract for USCENTCOM, located in Tampa, Florida. You will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining the organization's application delivery and security infrastructure utilizing F5 technologies. Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a F5 Systems Engineer and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT:

• Managing F5 hardware and virtual appliances, configurations, and policies critical to the operations of our enterprise environment
• Implementing, configuring, and maintaining F5 BIG-IP devices, iRules, and virtual appliances across multiple physical sites, adhering to industry best practices and security standards.
• Performing regular infrastructure assessments, maintenance, updates, and patches to ensure the security, reliability, and performance of the F5 application delivery and security infrastructure.
• Monitoring and optimizing F5 application delivery and security performance, resource utilization, and system availability using F5 tools and industry best practices.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Systems Engineer Senior must have:

• Experience: 5+ years of related experience with F5 technologies.
• Technical skills:
  
  • Troubleshooting and resolving issues related to F5 application delivery and security technologies, including connectivity problems, configuration issues, and performance bottlenecks, utilizing root cause analysis methodologies.
  • Collaborating with other IT teams to design and implement infrastructure solutions that integrate with F5 technologies and align with command requirements.
  • Providing mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and team members to foster a deeper understanding of F5 technologies and their role within our infrastructure
  • Implementing backup and disaster recovery solutions for F5 devices and configurations using F5 technologies and other relevant tools.
  • Developing and maintaining documentation related to F5 architecture, processes, and procedures, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and organizational standards.
  • Evaluating and recommending new F5 technologies and solutions to enhance system performance, efficiency, and scalability in line with industry trends and organizational needs.
  • Supporting projects to enhance the security, efficiency, or capability of the F5 environment, ensuring adherence to project management best practices.
  • Collaborating with vendors and third-party providers for troubleshooting and issue resolution, maintaining a positive and solution-oriented working relationship.
  • Ensuring compliance with security policies, regulations, and best practices related to F5 technologies, including NIST, CIS, and F5 guidelines.
• Role requirements:
  
  • Demonstrated proficiency in architecting, deploying, and managing F5 BIG-IP infrastructure, adhering to best practices.
  • Experience with F5 technologies including BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM), BIG-IP Application Security Manager (ASM), BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM), and BIG-IP Global Traffic Manager (GTM).
  • Strong understanding of application delivery and security concepts, practices, and procedures, including load balancing, SSL offloading, and access control.
  • Ability to review, modify, and prepare comprehensive documentation for F5 tasks and architecture designs.
• Desired Skills:
  
  • Experience with automation tools such as Ansible, PowerShell, or Terraform for automation tasks and infrastructure-as-code.
  • Experience with USCENTCOM and understanding of its mission and IT environment.
  • ITIL 4 Foundation Certification
  • F5 Certified Technical Specialist - Local Traffic Manager (CTS-LTM)
  • F5 Certified Technical Specialist - Application Security Manager (CTS-ASM)
  • F5 Certified Technical Specialist - Domain Name System (CTS-DNS)
• Security clearance level: TS/SCI

• Required Certifications:
  
  • Applicable DoD 8140 or DoD 8570 Certification
  • F5 Certified BIG-IP Administrator (BIG-IP ASAM) or F5 Certified Technical Specialist - Access Policy Manager (CTS-APM)

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

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