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F5 Engineer (Closed)

SkillStorm is seeking a F5 Engineer for our client in Richardson, TX. Candidates must be able to work on SkillStorm's W2; not a C2C position. EOE, including disability/vets.

Job Description:

  • Traffic Management Engineer provides subject matter expertise for the Bank’s Application Delivery Network (ADN). ADN is a suite of technologies deployed in the enterprise that, when deployed together, provide application availability, security, visibility, and acceleration services for client applications. Specific focus for this engineering position is to design and implement load balancing solutions including LTM, GTM, SSL Certificate Management and Authoritative DNS Services. This position will require off hours technical support (nights and weekends) to implement all required changes to the environment.
  • Application Delivery Controller (ADC) - F5 Local Traffic Manager (LTM) & Global Traffic Manager (GTM)
  • Authoritative External DNS: F5 BIG-IP GTM [Static & Dynamic Zones], AVI Traffic Manager
  • Understanding of SSL Certificate Private Key Infrastructure (PKI) in the SSL Certificate and KEY management and rollover process.

Required Job Skills:

  • Subject matter expertise of load balancer, DNS, SSL off loader
  • Functional understanding of F5’s API iControl and application integration.
  • Knowledge of F5 iRules (F5’s TCL scripting language)
  • Must have expertise in application switching and traffic management, deep knowledge of application requirements (such as persistence), understand SSL offload and implementation of SSL certificate and Key, and web acceleration and TCP optimization.
  • Use of F5 DOS and DDOS features and mitigation methods including use of network Packet filters and iRules is desirable.
  • Functional knowledge of F5 advanced feature modules including Web Accelerator, Application Security Module, and Application Policy Module.
  • Knowledgeable of F5 system logging event types and logging levels
  • In depth knowledge of SSL cryptographic protocol in securing communications over the Internet and the ability to leverage F5 BIG-IP Application Delivery Controllers in performing SSL offload (client decryption) and server encryption solutions.
  • Understanding of SSL Certificate Private Key Infrastructure (PKI) in the SSL Certificate and KEY management and rollover process.
  • Expertise in planning, designing, and implementing enterprise-level network security technologies.
  • Expert understanding of network protocols.
  • Hands on security troubleshooting, network-based forensics, and proficient with packet analysis tools like Wireshark, Opnet, etc.
  • Experience with root cause analysis, risk mitigation, security assessments, analysis of security threats, trends and architecture preferred.
  • Programming/scripting experience (Perl, Python or Golang)
  • Knowledgeable on network management and monitoring tools (HP NNMi, Syslog, Splunk, Entuity, Tivoli ITM, HPNA, Cisco CMCS, Netscout)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication. Ability to present at an executive level.
  • Experience managing large, globally dispersed teams of engineers
  • 7-10+ years network engineering and/or technology management experience
  • 5-7 years of solid traffic management (F5) experience.
  • B.S. degree in Information Technology or Computer Science or relevant experience
  • Proven ability to manage short & long-term engagements with multiple project tracks and teams
  • Ability to interact with clients at all level, from the C-Level to IT individual contributor
  • Firm understanding of IT Service Management processes, ITIL Certification preferred

Desired Job Skills (Required):

  • Application Delivery Controller (ADC) - F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM) - v10.x thru v13x
  • F5 BIG-IP Global Traffic Manager (GTM) - v10.x thru v13x
  • F5 BIG-IP GTM [Static & Dynamic Zones]
  • Understanding of SSL Certificate Private Key Infrastructure (PKI) in the SSL Certificate and KEY management and rollover process.
  • AVI Traffic management
  • Authoritative External DNS:
  • Akamai eDNS Cloud 2nd Name Servers [Static Zones]
  • Domain Registrar
  • DNS SEC
  • DNS ANYCAST
  • IPAM DNS Organizations and Administration of zone data.

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