Network Engineer / F5 SME

Maximus; Bridgeport (CT); Remote; USD 79,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable consulting firm is seeking a skilled Network Engineer to support and maintain F5 BIG-IP systems. This fully remote position requires expertise in F5 modules and a strong understanding of network protocols. The ideal candidate will manage deployment, troubleshooting, and configuration while ensuring high performance and security. The compensation ranges from $79,300 to $89,300, with additional benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

Benefits

Generous annual allowance for education

Free training and certification programs

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience with F5 BIG-IP systems.
• Hands-on experience with F5 upgrades and HA clustering.
• Strong understanding of network protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support and troubleshooting for F5 BIG-IP systems.
• Manage deployment and configuration of F5 appliances.
• Design and implement traffic management policies.

Skills

F5 modules (LTM, GTM, APM, ASM)

TCP/IP, HTTP/S, DNS, SSL/TLS

iRules and Traffic Policies

Wireshark, Splunk, CLI, REST APIs

Job description

Description & Requirements

Maximus is seeking a skilled Network Engineer to support and maintain F5 BIG-IP systems, ensuring high availability, performance, and security across critical infrastructure. This role requires hands-on expertise in F5 modules (LTM, GTM, APM, ASM), deep knowledge of network protocols, and experience implementing secure, scalable traffic management solutions. This position is fully remote and strongly prefers an active Public Trust. Candidates who don't currently have an active Public Trust must be able to obtain one. At Maximus, you'll be joining a company celebrating 50 years of service, with a strong track record of success. We've been recognized as a Washington Post Top Workplace and a VETS Indexes 5 Star Employer in 2024. As part of our team, you'll have access to:

• A generous annual allowance for education or professional certification
• Free training and certification programs to support your technical growth
• A collaborative and respectful work environment

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS164, T2, Band 5

Responsibilities include:

• Providing daily operational support and troubleshooting for F5 BIG-IP systems (LTM, GTM, APM, ASM)
• Managing deployment, configuration, and tuning of F5 appliances and virtual instances
• Designing and implementing traffic management policies, iRules, SSL offloading, health monitors, and virtual servers
• Collaborating with application, network, and security teams to deliver secure and optimized services
• Performing software upgrades, patches, and system backups
• Monitoring system performance and conducting capacity planning
• Ensuring compliance with federal security standards (e.g., NIST, FedRAMP)

Minimum Requirements:

• Proficiency in LTM, GTM / DNS, APM, and ASM modules
• Strong understanding of TCP / IP, HTTP / S, DNS, SSL / TLS, SNMP, and Layer 4-7 protocols
• Experience with iRules and Traffic Policies
• Familiarity with SSO / MFA integrations (e.g., SAML, OAuth)
• Hands-on experience with F5 upgrades, HA clustering, and firmware management
• Proficiency with tools such as Wireshark, Splunk, CLI, and REST APIs

Years of Required Work-Related Experience: 3-5+ years

Required Certifications: None required, but F5 experience must be verifiable

Preferred Key Skills and Abilities:

• F5 Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) or Certified Solution Expert (CSE)
• Experience supporting F5 in hybrid cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools (Ansible, Terraform)
• Experience with government compliance frameworks (FISMA, FedRAMP, TIC 3.0)

EEO Statement: Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency: Maximus's compensation is based on various factors including job location, education, training, experience, work quality, travel requirements, market conditions, and internal policies. The annual salary range is $79,300 to $89,300. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, paid holidays, and paid time off. Salary history is not considered in compensation decisions. Maximus complies with all minimum wage and salary threshold regulations.