F5 Network Engineer

Job Family:

Network Engineering (Digital)

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

We are seeking an experienced F5 Network Engineer to support the design, implementation, and maintenance of advanced F5 load-balancing deployments in mission-critical enterprise environments.

• Complete the migration of VCMP guests hosted on VIPRION and iSeries load balancers to rSeries platforms, ensuring minimal application downtime.

• Design, implement, and manage enterprise-grade F5 solutions, leveraging advanced features such as iRules, iApps, WAF, and custom profiles.

• Provide proactive support for data center networking, ensuring high availability and performance across enterprise environments.

• Analyze and troubleshoot complex network and application delivery issues within F5 environments, using advanced tools and methodologies.

• Develop, maintain, and optimize iRules, policies, and configurations to meet evolving business needs.

• Provide operational support for F5 load balancers, including automation of tasks and workflows to improve efficiency.

• Deliver training sessions and technical guidance to internal teams, elevating the overall understanding of F5 technologies across the organization.

• Create and maintain detailed technical documentation, including design guides, implementation procedures, and troubleshooting runbooks.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategic projects, managing priorities and ensuring alignment with business objectives.

• Participate in an on-call rotation to provide after-hours support, as necessary.

• Experience troubleshooting, configuring, upgrading, and monitoring F5 load balancers

• Experience with network management and analysis tools like SNMP probes, NetScout, SolarWinds, etc.

• Expertise in managing Cisco routers and switches

• Proficiency in network security, SDN, DNS, DHCP, IPAM, NTP, etc.

• Collaborate with other teams and stakeholders to define technical requirements, develop network architecture, and identify risks and mitigation strategies.

What You Will Need:

• At Minimum Four (4) years of demonstrated expertise as Network Engineer.

• Bachelor’s degree. In lieu of degree Four (4) additional years of experience will be needed.

• Extensive experience configuring, managing, and troubleshooting F5 host, VCMP, and tenant environments.

• Advanced proficiency in writing, debugging, and optimizing iRules and iControl REST API integrations.

• Proven ability to design and implement enterprise-grade F5 solutions, including BIG-IP management and automation strategies.

• Strong background in Cisco network administration, including Nexus platforms and advanced routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP, ISIS).

• In-depth knowledge of networking protocols and technologies, such as Multicast, QoS, VLANs, etc.

• Working knowledge of federal compliance and security standards.

• Ability to communicate highly complex technical information clearly and articulately for all levels and audiences.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

• Must be able to obtain Public Trust clearance.

• This will be a hybrid position and candidate must be willing to work from client site in Suitland, MD when needed.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Professional certifications related to cloud networking, such as AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty, Google Cloud Certified - Network Engineer, or Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate.

• Experience in designing and implementing hybrid cloud networking solutions.

• Knowledge of container networking technologies, such as Kubernetes or Docker Swarm.

• Master’s degree in computer science or IT or Engineering or related disciplines

• Scripting skills for automating administrative tasks

• Cisco CCNP or equivalent.

The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Parental Leave

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Care.com annual membership

• Employee Assistance Program

• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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