Load balancing Systems Administrator

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains smooth operation of computer systems (to include operating systems, software and hardware) in networked or stand-alone configurations, maintains system integrity, and upgrades systems and/or servers as required.
• Install, evaluate, and configure all supported products required.
• Troubleshoot, isolate, integrate, and correct all problems and anomalies encountered in the installation and subsequent use of the products.
• Consults with support teams, help desks, customers and other technical staff in the resolution of problems, coordinates and performs operation and/or maintenance activities for networks/servers, identifies recurring problems and recommends steps to reduce the severity or frequency of problems.
• Configure, deploy, and maintain F5 BIG-IP systems, including Load Balancers, Application Delivery Controllers (ADCs), and SSL offloading configurations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve F5-related performance and availability issues, ensuring minimal service disruptions.
• Collaborate with network, systems, and security teams to integrate F5 solutions into the broader network and infrastructure environment.
• 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.
• Maintain F5 systems for health and performance, providing proactive recommendations for optimization.
• Configure and maintain F5 iRules to manage application traffic and provide enhanced functionality for specific use cases.
• Ensure compliance with security policies, best practices, and regulatory requirements in the deployment and maintenance of F5 systems.
• Support incident response and root cause analysis for any F5-related issues impacting critical applications or services.
• Develop and maintain documentation for F5 configurations, change management, troubleshooting guides, and standard operating procedures.
• Provide technical support and guidance to other IT teams and end-users regarding F5 traffic management solutions.
• Aid in performing F5 system upgrades, patches.

Qualifications

• High School with 6 - 9 years (or commensurate experience)
• Clearance required: Active TS/SCI
• Must have current CompTIA Security+ Certification
• Experience as a system administrator in a mid to large Windows environment
• Experience with F5 BIG-IP systems, including Load Balancers, ADCs, and SSL offloading
• Experience installing software on Windows Servers
• Experience troubleshooting in a Window environment
• Experience developing standard operating procedures to perform system functions

Skills And Experience

• Service Now Knowledge
• Excellent written/verbal communications skills
• Proven ability to coordinate with stakeholders and collaborate with other team members

Benefits

Salary Range: USD $80,000.00 - USD $85,000.00 /Yr.