Network Engineer - F5

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 is seeking a Network Engineer who is an F5 Subject Matter Expert. This position is a year+ contract at our utility client in Chattanooga, TN. Hybrid work schedule 2-3 days a week onsite and the ability to travel to Knoxville, TN.

Multiple projects are driving an increased demand for F5 expertise, Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support a portfolio of major infrastructure and modernization initiatives. Serve as a key technical resource responsible for engineering, configuration, documentation, and operational support of F5 technologies across multiple project teams.

Required qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics or related field of study; or equivalent education, training & experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with F5 BIG-IP and BIG-IQ platforms, including administration, design, and troubleshooting of both load balancing and TLS proxy capabilities.
• Experience supporting complex enterprise environments and collaborating with engineering, operations, and project teams is highly desired.
• General understanding of business environment, i.e., budgeting, life-cycle costing, customer support.
• Extensive experience and expert knowledge in supporting the operation of large, multi-dimensional systems across broad IT technology areas.
• Demonstrated knowledge of transformation impact, change management, and business metrics.
• Strong facilitation, negotiation, and intervention skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Ability to challenge and influence teams in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment while dealing diplomatically with internal and external partners.
• Must be able to maintain elevated clearance such as, but not limited to SF85 (Public Trust), NERC CIP, Sensitive, and/or Fitness for duty clearances. Candidates who already possess an active clearance strongly preferred.

Why Join Paradigm

At Paradigm, integrity drives innovation. You'll collaborate with curious, dedicated teammates, solving complex problems and unlocking immense data value for leading organizations. If you seek a place where your voice is heard, growth is supported, and your work creates lasting business value, you belong at Paradigm.

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Paradigm maintains a strict drug-free workplace policy. All offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a standard 5-panel drug screen. Please note that a positive test result for any prohibited substance, including marijuana, will result in disqualification from employment, regardless of state laws permitting its use. This policy applies consistently across all positions and locations.

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