F5 BIG-IP SME Network Engineer — Hybrid Contract

Paradigm Technology; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Paradigm Technology seeks a Network Engineer who is an F5 Subject Matter Expert for a year+ contract with a utility client in Chattanooga, TN. The role is hybrid, with 2-3 days onsite and travel to Knoxville as needed.

The successful candidate will engineer, configure, document, and provide operational support of F5 technologies across multiple project teams, collaborating with engineering, operations, and management to drive modernization initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/engineering/math or equivalent education/experience.
• Hands-on F5 BIG-IP and BIG-IQ administration, design, and TLS proxy troubleshooting.
• Experience in complex enterprise environments and cross-team collaboration.
• Understanding of budgeting, lifecycle costing and customer support.
• Experience with large, multi-dimensional IT systems and change management.
• Strong facilitation, negotiation and written/oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Engineer, configure, document, and support F5 technologies across projects.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations and project teams.
• Travel to Knoxville, TN as needed; support hybrid work environment.

Skills

F5 BIG-IP

BIG-IQ

Load balancing

TLS proxy

Stakeholder communication

Clearance management

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Math or related field

Tools

F5 BIG-IP

BIG-IQ

Job description

Paradigm Technology seeks a Network Engineer who is an F5 Subject Matter Expert for a year+ contract with a utility client in Chattanooga, TN. The role is hybrid, with 2-3 days onsite and travel to Knoxville as needed.

The successful candidate will engineer, configure, document, and provide operational support of F5 technologies across multiple project teams, collaborating with engineering, operations, and management to drive modernization initiatives.