Sr. Engineer, F5

lplfinancial; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Health benefits

Employee stock options

Paid time off

Volunteer time off

Job summary

LPL Financial in Fort Mill, SC seeks an experienced F5 Engineer to architect, implement, and manage F5 environments across data centers. You will design LTM, manage GTM DNS redundancy, and develop iRules while leveraging BIGIQ and Ansible for deployment.

Strong scripting and network troubleshooting are essential. Join a fast-paced team delivering secure, reliable, and scalable application delivery services, collaborating with development and security groups to optimize traffic flow and

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience with F5 Architecture and experience with multiple Partitions
• 4+ years of experience with F5 BigIP Appliances
• 4+ years of experience with designing and implementing redundant DNS with F5 Global Traffic Manager

Responsibilities

• Expertise in F5 architecture, including design, implementation, and management of complex network environments.
• Hands‑on experience with various F5 BigIP hardware, including Viprion, I-Series and R-Series.
• Design and administer F5 LTM including CLI commands and Route Domains.
• Experience with designing and implementing redundant DNS with F5 GTM for a multiple active Data Center environment.
• Creating and administering F5 iRules.
• Hands‑on experience with deployment using F5 BIGIQ Management and Ansible Playbooks.
• Hands on knowledge of TCP/IP and UNIX/LINUX variants.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of network devices (routers, switches, etc.),
• Ability to read packet captures for troubleshooting of data traffic flow.
• Knowledge of DNS configurations for both the Internet and Microsoft Active Directory.
• Fundamental knowledge of encryption to include HTTPS in a reverse and forward proxy environment.
• Experience in scripting languages such as Python, PERL, BASH, etc.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to identify root causes of issues and provide solutions.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, both oral and written, with the ability to articulate and educate others about complex technology with business acumen.

Skills

F5 Architecture

BigIP Appliances

DNS with GTM

Packet Captures

Wireshark

Ansible Automation

F5 Certifications

Python

Perl

Bash

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent experience

Tools

Wireshark

Ansible

Python

Bash

Perl

Job description

Where Ambition Meets Innovation

Build a career that matches all your initiative with an impressive dose of innovation. From cutting‑edge resources and a collaborative environment to the freedom to make an impact and more, you'll find the ingredients you need at LPL Financial to shape your success while helping clients pursue their financial goals.

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled professional with F5 Engineering and Operations experience. with multiple F5 solutions in an enterprise environment. Must have experience in data networking, working with application development teams and communicating effectively with various departments and technical skill sets within an organization. A strong awareness of Security and data traffic flow control is required.

Responsibilities

• Expertise in F5 architecture, including design, implementation, and management of complex network environments.
• Hands‑on experience with various F5 BigIP hardware, including Viprion, I-Series and R-Series.
• Design and administer F5 LTM including CLI commands and Route Domains.
• Experience with designing and implementing redundant DNS with F5 GTM for a multiple active Data Center environment.
• Creating and administering F5 iRules.
• Hands‑on experience with deployment using F5 BIGIQ Management and Ansible Playbooks.
• Hands on knowledge of TCP/IP and UNIX/LINUX variants.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of network devices (routers, switches, etc.),
• Ability to read packet captures for troubleshooting of data traffic flow.
• Knowledge of DNS configurations for both the Internet and Microsoft Active Directory.
• Fundamental knowledge of encryption to include HTTPS in a reverse and forward proxy environment.
• Experience in scripting languages such as Python, PERL, BASH, etc.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to identify root causes of issues and provide solutions.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, both oral and written, with the ability to articulate and educate others about complex technology with business acumen.

What are we looking for?

We want strong collaborators who can deliver a world‑class client experience . We are looking for people who thrive in a fast‑paced environment , are client‑focused , team oriented , and are able to execute in a way that encourages creativity and continuous improvement .

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience with F5 Architecture and experience with multiple Partitions
• 4+ years of experience with F5 BigIP Appliances
• 4+ years of experience with designing and implementing redundant DNS with F5 Global Traffic Manager

Preferences

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent experience
• Experience with reading TCP/IP Packet Captures and Wireshark
• Experience with Ansible Automation
• F5 Professional Certifications 201/301 ADMIN desirable.

Pay Range

$95,069.00 - $158,414.00

Actual base salary varies based on factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location.

Additionally, LPL Total Rewards package is highly competitive, designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play - such as 401K matching, health benefits, employee stock options, paid time off, volunteer time off, and more.

Company Overview

LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) is among the fastest growing wealth management firms in the U.S. As a leader in the financial advisor-mediated marketplace, LPL supports over 32,000 financial advisors and the wealth management practices of approximately 1,100 financial institutions, servicing and custodying approximately $2.3 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 8 million Americans.

The firm provides a wide range of advisor affiliation models, investment solutions, fintech tools and practice management services, ensuring that advisors and institutions have the flexibility to choose the business model, services, and technology resources they need to run thriving businesses.

For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com.

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