Principal F5 Network Engineer / Hybrid in Scottsdale

About the role

This is a high-impact, senior-level engineering role for someone who wants to operate as a true subject matter expert. The team is looking for a hands-on F5 specialist who can own architecture, design, and optimization of critical application delivery systems while helping drive modernization efforts across cloud and on-prem environments. You’ll be working on highly scaled, security-focused systems that support external partners, so the work is both visible and meaningful. If you enjoy solving complex traffic management problems and want to stay deeply technical while influencing direction, this is a strong opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Deep expertise with F5 BIG-IP platforms including LTM, APM, and ASM
• Strong experience designing and supporting application delivery and load balancing solutions
• Advanced knowledge of iRules and traffic management policies
• Hands-on experience with global and local load balancing including GTM/DNS
• Strong understanding of enterprise DNS architecture and implementation
• Experience with AWS networking services such as ALB, ELB, and Route 53
• Strong automation experience using Ansible or Terraform
• Expertise in TLS, TCP troubleshooting, and application-layer networking
• Experience with SNAT and advanced traffic routing concepts
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with external partners
• Ability to participate in an on-call rotation as needed
• F5 certifications such as F5 Certified Technology Specialist
• Experience working in hybrid cloud and multi-data center environments
• Familiarity with UltraDNS or similar enterprise DNS platforms
• Exposure to DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience in regulated environments such as financial services

Requirements

• 70% F5 and application delivery engineering
• 30% Cloud networking, DNS, and automation
• 60% Hands-on engineering and troubleshooting
• 20% Architecture and system design
• 20% Cross-team collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of relevant experience in network engineering or related field
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality, scalable, and secure application delivery systems
• Experience with F5 BIG-IP, AWS networking, and infrastructure automation tools like Ansible and Terraform
• Strong understanding of F5 BIG-IP features and best practices
• Experience with AWS networking services such as ALB, ELB, and Route 53
• Strong automation experience using Ansible or Terraform
• Expertise in TLS, TCP troubleshooting, and application-layer networking
• Experience with SNAT and advanced traffic routing concepts
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with external partners
• Ability to participate in an on-call rotation as needed
• F5 certifications such as F5 Certified Technology Specialist
• Experience working in hybrid cloud and multi-data center environments
• Familiarity with UltraDNS or similar enterprise DNS platforms
• Exposure to DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience in regulated environments such as financial services

Skills

• Deep expertise with F5 BIG-IP platforms including LTM, APM, and ASM
• Advanced knowledge of iRules and traffic management policies
• Hands-on experience with global and local load balancing including GTM/DNS
• Strong understanding of enterprise DNS architecture and implementation
• Experience with AWS networking services such as ALB, ELB, and Route 53
• Strong automation experience using Ansible or Terraform
• Expertise in TLS, TCP troubleshooting, and application-layer networking
• Experience with SNAT and advanced traffic routing concepts
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with external partners
• Ability to participate in an on-call rotation as needed
• F5 certifications such as F5 Certified Technology Specialist
• Experience working in hybrid cloud and multi-data center environments
• Familiarity with UltraDNS or similar enterprise DNS platforms
• Exposure to DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience in regulated environments such as financial services

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Vacation Time
• Stock Options