F5 BIG-IP Engineer / Network Security Engineer

Tekskills Inc.; Chennai; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Tekskills Inc. is actively seeking an experienced F5 BIG-IP Engineer / Network Security Engineer to design, deploy, and manage advanced BIG-IP policies across APM and ASM/WAF.

The role requires hands-on expertise in traffic analysis, security modeling, and ITIL-aligned incident handling. You will collaborate with application, network, and security teams across Pan India operations, participate in on-call rotations, and drive upgrades, backups, and restorations for high-availability environments.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with F5 BIG-IP APM.
• Experience with F5 ASM/WAF and security policies.
• Proficiency in L4/L7 traffic analysis and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage F5 BIG-IP APM policies.
• Configure and optimize F5 ASM/WAF security policies.
• Perform L4/L7 traffic analysis, security event review, and troubleshooting.
• Manage F5 upgrades, hotfixes, backups and restorations.
• Collaborate with App, Network, and Security teams for deployments.

Skills

F5 BIG-IP APM

F5 ASM/WAF

L4/L7 Traffic Analysis

GTM/DNS/AFM

Automation

AWS/Azure exposure

Tools

Ansible

Python

REST APIs

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Were Hiring: F5 BIG-IP Engineer / Network Security Engineer

We are looking for an experienced F5 BIG-IP professional with strong expertise in APM, ASM/WAF, L4/L7 traffic management, and L3 support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and manage F5 BIG-IP APM policies
• Configure, tune, and troubleshoot F5 ASM/WAF security policies
• Work with Positive & Negative Security Models
• Perform L4/L7 traffic analysis, security event review, and troubleshooting
• Manage F5 upgrades, hotfixes, backup, and restoration
• Optimize Load Balancing, SSL Offloading, iRules, and Health Monitors
• Collaborate with Application, Network, and Security teams for deployments and changes
• Handle Incident, Problem, and Change Management following ITIL processes
• Conduct security policy audits and recommend improvements
• Provide L3 support and participate in on-call rotations

Required / Preferred Skills:

• Strong hands-on experience with F5 BIG-IP APM
• Strong experience with F5 ASM/WAF
• L4/L7 Traffic Analysis and Troubleshooting
• F5 GTM/DNS, AFM, or Advanced Routing knowledge
• Automation using Ansible, Python, or REST APIs
• Exposure to AWS/Azure and F5 VE (Virtual Edition)

• F5 Certified BIG-IP Administrator (201) certification preferred

Location: Pan India