Senior Network Engineer

Huxley Associates; Chester; On-site; GBP 96,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Huxley Associates in the United Kingdom is seeking an F5 Subject Matter Expert to drive advanced BIG-IP deployments within a financial services environment. You will lead Avi Networks integration and deliver automation across platforms.

The role requires hands-on expertise with F5 modules and Cisco routing, with a hybrid work model and a 12-month contract.

Qualifications

• Expert-level F5 BIG-IP deployment experience.
• Hands-on Avi Networks deployment and analytics experience.
• Strong automation scripting with Ansible, Terraform, Python, or REST APIs.
• Solid Cisco routing and switching knowledge.
• Experience with F5 rSeries appliances is highly preferred.

Skills

F5 BIG-IP expertise

Avi Networks knowledge

Automation scripting

Tools

Avi Networks

F5 BIG-IP

REST APIs

Job description

My client within the financial services industry is seeking for an F5 SME to join the team.

Key Requirements:

• Expert-level proficiency in F5 BIG-IP modules, including LTM, GTM/DNS, ASM, and APM, with proven experience in complex enterprise deployments
• Hands-on expertise with Avi Networks (VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer), including virtual service configuration, service engine management, and analytics integration
• Strong automation and scripting capabilities, leveraging tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Python, or REST APIs to streamline load balancing operations
• Solid understanding of Cisco routing and switching technologies, including configuration, troubleshooting, and integration with application delivery infrastructure
• Experience with F5 rSeries appliances - highly preferred

Logistics:

• £600 p/d inside IR35
• Hybrid (3 days a week in office)
• 12 Month contract

Huxley, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC(phone number removed) England and Wales