F5 Network Engineer - W2 & Onsite

EPMA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

EPMA seeks an experienced F5 Network Engineer for a long-term onsite role in Houston, TX. You will design, deploy, and manage F5 BIG-IP solutions (LTM, APM, GTM/DNS), implement iRules, and optimize traffic with SSL offloading and load balancing.

This W2 contract requires 3–5+ years of F5 expertise, strong security knowledge with F5 WAF, and automation skills using Ansible or Python. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, document configurations, and stay current with industry best

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of F5 BIG-IP experience including LTM, APM, and GTM/DNS.
• Proficient in creating and troubleshooting iRules.
• Strong knowledge of L4-L7 traffic management, HTTP/HTTPS, and SSL/TLS.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy F5 BIG-IP solutions, including LTM and APM.
• Configure and manage advanced F5 iRules and policies.
• Optimize application performance with load balancing, SSL offloading, and traffic routing.
• Troubleshoot F5 devices to ensure high availability and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate F5 into existing networks.
• Monitor F5 devices and applications to detect and mitigate risks.
• Implement F5 WAF configurations to protect against threats.
• Automate routine F5 tasks using APIs, Ansible, or other automation frameworks.
• Maintain and update system documentation, policies, and procedures.
• Stay updated on latest F5 technologies and best practices.

Skills

F5 BIG-IP

iRules

HTTP/HTTPS

Load balancing

SSL offloading

Troubleshooting

Automation

Documentation

Tools

F5 BIG-IP

Ansible

Python

REST APIs

GTM/DNS

Job description

Title: F5 Network Engineer

Type: Long term Contract

Location: Houston Downtown - Onsite (5 days a week)

Industry: Oil & Gas

W2 Employment only/ No C2C/ No Sponsorship

No Relocation

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deploy F5 BIG-IP solutions, including LTM (Local Traffic Manager), and APM (Access Policy Manager).
• Configure and manage advanced F5 iRules and policies to support business-critical applications.
• Optimize application performance by implementing load balancing, SSL offloading, and traffic routing solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to F5 devices, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate F5 solutions into existing network infrastructure.
• Monitor F5 devices and applications using analytics tools to detect and mitigate potential risks.
• Implement F5 WAF (Web Application Firewall) configurations to protect against web-based threats.
• Automate routine F5 tasks using APIs, Ansible, or other automation frameworks.
• Maintain and update system documentation, policies, and procedures.
• Stay updated on the latest F5 technologies and industry best practices.

Required Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience with F5 technologies, including BIG-IP modules like LTM, APM, and GTM/DNS.
• Proficiency in creating and troubleshooting iRule.
• Strong understanding of Layer 4-7 traffic management, HTTP protocols, and SSL/TLS encryption.
• Experience with F5 WAF and security policies.
• Familiarity with network protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, and HTTP/HTTPS.
• Knowledge of automation tools like Ansible, Python, or REST APIs for F5 management.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.