Transform technology into opportunity as an F5 Administrator at Leidos. You will play a crucial role in configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting F5 load balancing and traffic management systems to ensure high availability, reliability, and performance of critical applications and services for USCENTCOM on the CITS contract.
The F5 Administrator is responsible for the configuration, deployment, and maintenance of F5 BIG-IP systems, ensuring the optimal performance, security, and availability of critical applications. This role involves hands-on technical work, troubleshooting complex F5-related issues, and collaborating with various IT teams to integrate F5 solutions within the broader network and infrastructure environment. The F5 Administrator will contribute directly to the mission success of USCENTCOM by maintaining robust and efficient application delivery services.
Primary Responsibilities:
F5 System Configuration & Maintenance
Configure, deploy, and maintain F5 BIG-IP systems, including Load Balancers, Application Delivery Controllers (ADCs), and SSL offloading configurations.
Design and implement traffic management rules, including global server load balancing (GSLB) and local server load balancing (LSLB).
Manage F5 configurations for SSL/TLS offloading, including key and certificate management for secure communication.
Configure and maintain F5 iRules to manage application traffic and provide enhanced functionality for specific use cases.
Assist in performing F5 system upgrades, patches, and troubleshooting tasks to ensure continued system functionality.
Assist in the design and implementation of new F5 solutions to improve application delivery, scalability, and security.
Troubleshooting & Performance Optimization
Troubleshoot and resolve F5-related performance and availability issues, ensuring minimal service disruptions.
Monitor F5 systems for health and performance, providing proactive recommendations for optimization.
Support incident response and root cause analysis for any F5-related issues impacting critical applications or services.
Participate in capacity planning for F5 devices and the overall infrastructure to meet growing demand and service requirements.
Continuously evaluate and recommend enhancements to optimize the performance, security, and availability of applications.
Operational & Agile Management
Execute daily F5-related tasks, ensuring compliance and meeting deployment deadlines for application delivery services.
Utilize Azure DevOps (ADO) boards to track active operational tasks, backlog items, and customer requests related to F5 configurations and deployments.
Participate in Scrumban planning and review sessions to contribute to the prioritization of F5 operational efforts based on mission urgency, USCENTCOM directives, and service level agreements (SLAs).
Documentation & Collaboration
- Develop and maintain documentation for F5 configurations, change management, troubleshooting guides, and standard operating procedures.
- Collaborate with network, systems, and security teams to integrate F5 solutions into the broader network and infrastructure environment.
- Provide technical support and guidance to other IT teams and end-users regarding F5 traffic management solutions.
- Collaborate with vendors to resolve hardware or software-related issues and escalate problems when necessary.
- Work with multiple teams to design and implement end-to-end application delivery solutions.
Operational Readiness & Improvement
- Ensure continuous coverage for critical operations by maintaining an up-to-date on-call roster for personnel assigned to after-hours or emergency support.
- Identify, evaluate, and recommend opportunities to optimize F5 operational efficiency and application delivery health through automation, custom scripting (e.g., iControl REST, tmsh), and modernized F5 technologies.
Education and Experience Requirements
- BA/BS with 8+ years of prior relevant experience
- HS/GED with 10+ years of relevant experience
- MS with 3+ years of relevant experience
Basic Qualifications:
- Hands-on experience with F5 BIG-IP systems, including Load Balancers, ADCs, and SSL offloading.
- Deep proficiency in configuring and managing F5 systems for high availability, disaster recovery, and scalability. Strong knowledge of networking protocols, including TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, DNS, and SSL/TLS. Experience with F5 iRules and traffic management policies for application delivery. Ability to troubleshoot complex F5 issues, including performance, connectivity, and security problems.
- Experience managing workloads and agile tasking using Azure DevOps (ADO) boards, Scrumban, or related Agile methodologies under tight DoD operational timelines. Excellent documentation skills for creating and maintaining configuration guides, troubleshooting steps, and change management records.
- Applicable DoD 8140 or DoD 8570 Certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+).
- Active TS/SCI Security Clearance
- US citizenship required.
- Willingness and capable of supporting USCENTCOM exercises or operational requirements, with potential for up to 10% travel to OCONUS locations.
Preferred Qualifications:
- F5 Certified Administrator (F5-CA), F5 Certified Technology Specialist (F5-CTS), ITIL 4 Foundation Certification.
- Familiarity with monitoring and reporting tools for F5 system performance (e.g., F5 Analytics). Experience with F5 integration in hybrid cloud or multi-cloud environments. Familiarity with automation and orchestration tools for F5 management (e.g., Ansible, Terraform).
- Prior experience supporting USCENTCOM and familiarity with its mission and operations.
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Original Posting:August 28, 2026For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
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Skills Required
- BA/BS degree with 8 or more years of relevant experience, or HS/GED with 10 or more years, or MS degree with 3 or more years
- Hands-on experience configuring and managing F5 BIG-IP load balancers, ADCs, and SSL offloading
- Experience configuring F5 systems for high availability, disaster recovery, and scalability
- Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, DNS, and SSL/TLS
- Experience with F5 iRules and traffic management policies
- Ability to troubleshoot complex F5 performance, connectivity, and security issues
- Experience with Azure DevOps boards, Scrumban, or related Agile methodologies in DoD operational environments
- Excellent documentation skills for configuration guides, troubleshooting procedures, and change management records
- Applicable DoD 8140 or DoD 8570 certification, such as CompTIA Security+
- Active TS/SCI security clearance
- U.S. citizenship
- Willingness and ability to support USCENTCOM exercises or operational requirements, including up to 10% OCONUS travel
- F5 Certified Administrator or F5 Certified Technology Specialist certification
- ITIL 4 Foundation certification
- Familiarity with F5 monitoring and reporting tools, including F5 Analytics
- Experience integrating F5 systems in hybrid-cloud or multi-cloud environments
- Familiarity with Ansible or Terraform for F5 automation and orchestration
- Prior USCENTCOM support experience and familiarity with its mission
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with multiple plan options, low office-visit copays in some plans, and access to mental health and wellness support tools. The availability of HSA/FSA options and employer contributions is positioned as a meaningful part of the total package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are framed as a strong component of total rewards, highlighted by a 401(k) match and immediate vesting in the standard package. The Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also presented as an additional long-term wealth-building feature.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle supports extend beyond core insurance, including wellness programs, fitness-related stipends, and assistance resources. Work flexibility and related perks are also included as part of the broader rewards experience.
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What We Do
We Are Leidos For 50 years we have been tackling some of the biggest problems that face our nation and our world. OUR MISSION Through our culture of innovation and history of performance, we develop deep customer trust built on integrity and create enduring solutions that improve our world. Leidos is a science and technology solutions leader working to address some of the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and healthcare markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020. Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®. Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the newly launched Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos. Your most important work is ahead.
