Senior F5 Network Engineer – LTM/APM, WAF & Automation

Energy Transfer LP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Transfer LP is seeking an experienced F5 Network Engineer to design, deploy, and maintain F5-based solutions that secure and scale enterprise applications and networks. The role requires hands-on BIG-IP expertise, iRules proficiency, and automation using Ansible and REST APIs.

You will optimize performance with load balancing, SSL offloading, and WAF configurations while collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate F5 within existing infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience with F5 technologies, including BIG-IP modules like LTM, APM, and GTM/DNS.
• Proficiency in creating and troubleshooting iRules.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy F5 BIG-IP solutions, including LTM, DNS, and APM.
• Design and deploy Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML)/ OpenID connect (OIDC) authentication methodologies.
• 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 F5OS, system documentation, policies, and procedures.
• Stay updated on the latest F5 technologies and industry best practices.

Skills

Problem-solving

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

F5 BIG-IP

iRules

Ansible

REST APIs

Python

Job description

Energy Transfer LP is seeking an experienced F5 Network Engineer to design, deploy, and maintain F5-based solutions that secure and scale enterprise applications and networks. The role requires hands-on BIG-IP expertise, iRules proficiency, and automation using Ansible and REST APIs.

You will optimize performance with load balancing, SSL offloading, and WAF configurations while collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate F5 within existing infrastructure.