F5 SME: Network Security Design & Analysis (Hybrid)

Pontoon; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 102,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Pontoon is seeking an F5 SME to assist in the study and design of F5 technologies within a banking-focused delivery team. The role emphasizes analysis rather than hands-on configuration, requiring rapid domain assimilation and independent work with collaboration as needed.

Hybrid role based in the UK (Manchester, Leeds or Edinburgh) with ~2 days onsite per week. The assignment is 6 months with potential extension, paying £650 per day. Background checks apply in the hiring process.

Qualifications

• Design, configure, test and maintain F5 devices.
• Expertise in F5 Big-IP LTM/GTM/DNS/APM/AWAF to enhance network infrastructure.
• Build and deploy technologies for private and public cloud environments.
• Contribute to enterprise applications supporting banking operations.
• Proven track record as an Infrastructure Engineer.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and Jira/CI/CD tooling.
• Proficiency in Python and enterprise integrations.
• Knowledge of AppViewX ADC+, DO and AS3.
• Strong understanding of network tech, IP routing, and firewalls.
• Experience with modern cloud architectures (CaaS, IaaS).
• Familiarity with traditional datacentre hosted architectures.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Understanding of Operational Resilience and Security.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to design, configure, test, and maintain F5 devices.
• Leverage F5 Big-IP and tooling to upgrade network infrastructure.
• Build/deploy technologies for private and public cloud environments.
• Develop enterprise applications to support banking operations.
• Follow Agile methods and use Jira and CI/CD pipelines.
• Utilize Python for integrations and automation.
• Work with AppViewX ADC+, DO and AS3 as needed.
• Ensure robust network security, routing and firewall configurations.
• Contribute to cloud-based architectural decisions.
• Adapt to evolving cloud-based infrastructure requirements.

Skills

F5 Big-IP (LTM, GTM/DNS, APM, AWAF)

Python

Jenkins

GitHub

CI/CD

Tools

AppViewX ADC+

DO

AS3

Job description

Pontoon is seeking an F5 SME to assist in the study and design of F5 technologies within a banking-focused delivery team. The role emphasizes analysis rather than hands-on configuration, requiring rapid domain assimilation and independent work with collaboration as needed.

Hybrid role based in the UK (Manchester, Leeds or Edinburgh) with ~2 days onsite per week. The assignment is 6 months with potential extension, paying £650 per day. Background checks apply in the hiring process.