Senior Network Engineer

Addison Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider is seeking a candidate with over 8 years of experience in F5 technologies to design and deploy BIG-IP solutions including LTM and DNS in Houston, Texas. Proven proficiency in iRules, strong skills in traffic management, and experience with web application firewalls are critical for this role. The candidate should be able to optimize application performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability in a fast-paced environment. This role offers substantial opportunity for growth in a dynamic tech space.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with F5 technologies, including BIG-IP modules.
• Proficiency in creating and troubleshooting iRules.
• Strong understanding of Layer 4-7 traffic management and SSL/TLS encryption.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy F5 BIG-IP solutions, including LTM, DNS, and APM.
• Optimize application performance by implementing load balancing and traffic routing solutions.
• Implement F5 WAF configurations to protect against web-based threats.

Skills

F5 technologies expertise

Traffic management

iRules proficiency

Problem-solving skills

Education

8+ years of experience with F5 technologies

Tools

Ansible

Python

REST APIs

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy F5 BIG-IP solutions, including LTM (Local Traffic Manager), DNS, and APM (Access Policy Manager).
• 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.

Requirements

Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 8+ 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.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment