F5 Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Tuition assistance

Work-life programs

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a senior F5 Engineer to manage and optimize cloud environments, troubleshoot complex issues, and mentor the team. You will apply advanced technical expertise to deliver secure, scalable solutions and support DoD-relevant systems.

Required: 5+ years with F5 Big-IP LTM in enterprise settings, Linux admin experience, and a current security clearance. AWS knowledge and F5 stack certifications are highly valued.

Qualifications

• 5+ years with F5 Big-IP LTM in an enterprise environment.
• 3+ years implementing multi-tiered web solutions.
• Experience troubleshooting complex network and application issues.
• Experience with F5 APM/AFM/AWAF, iRules, and SSL/TLS.
• Knowledge of PKI, LDAP, DNS, AD, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Secret clearance is required.
• 3+ years Linux systems administration.
• Experience with AWS cloud and STIG remediation.

Responsibilities

• Manage, administer, support, and enhance cloud environments.
• Mentor and supervise team members; drive continuous improvement.
• Develop innovative solutions to complex network problems.

Skills

F5 Big-IP LTM

Web apps (multi-tier)

Network troubleshooting

Security fundamentals

PKI/SSL/TLS

Linux administration

Cloud/AWS experience

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Network Engineering

HS diploma or GED with 10+ years in Network Engineering

Tools

F5 iRules

F5 AP/M AFM/AWAF

TCPdump

Wireshark

Splunk Enterprise

AWS Direct Connect

VPC

Transit Gateway

SAML/OIDC/OAuth (SSO)

Job description

F5 Engineer

The Opportunity: Manage, administer, support, and enhance cloud environments, ensuring continuous improvement and rapid problem resolution. Apply advanced skills, extensive technical expertise, and full industry knowledge. Develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Work without considerable direction, and mentor and supervise team members.

• 5+ years of experience working with F5 Big-IP LTM in an enterprise environment
• 3+ years of experience implementing multi-tiered web solutions
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving complex network and application issues
• Experience F5 Application Policy Manager (APM), F5 Advanced Firewall Manager (AFM), or F5 Advanced Web Application Firewall (AWAF)
• Experience creating and editing F5 iRules
• Experience using TCPdump and Wireshark to analyze network traffic or packets
• Knowledge of PKI, SSL/TLS, LDAP, DNS, Active Directory, network security, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems and intrusion prevention systems (IDS/IPS)
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in Network Engineering, or HS diploma or GED and 10+ years of experience in Network Engineering

• 3+ years of experience in Linux systems administration
• Experience with F5 Big-IP administration in an AWS Cloud environment
• Experience remediating DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
• Experience with firewall design and network security, including device hardening, IDS/IPS, SIEM, firewalls and internet protocol security, vulnerability assessment, and intrusion detection
• Experience managing a Splunk Enterprise server
• Knowledge of SSL VPN remote access on F5 Big-IP set-up
• Knowledge of AWS Direct Connection, VPC, Transit Gateway, and security groups
• Knowledge of Single Sign-On, including SAML, OAuth, and OIDC
• AWS Solutions Architect Associate, and F5 101 or 201 Certification

Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

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Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

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