F5 Systems Engineer Ii

Mindcor-Intersearch; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Mindcor-InterSearch in Johannesburg seeks an experienced F5 Systems Engineer II to join a dynamic IT operations team. The role focuses on a critical F5 application delivery platform to ensure availability, performance and security of business-critical applications.

You will troubleshoot production incidents, automate platform management, and collaborate across infrastructure, networking, application and security teams, including participating in a standby rotation every two to three weeks.

Qualifications

• Advanced Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in IT or related field.
• Minimum 5 years IT experience including hands-on production support.
• Hands-on experience with F5 technologies and application delivery management.
• F5 certifications would be advantageous.
• Sound networking and enterprise infrastructure understanding.
• Scripting or automation skills to support platform management.

Responsibilities

• Monitor F5 platform performance, availability and stability.
• Troubleshoot production incidents and minimise service disruptions.
• Configure, maintain and support F5 solutions and scripts.
• Support platform deployments, changes and release activities.
• Conduct root cause analysis and drive improvements.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, networking, application and security teams.
• Participate in a 24/7 standby rotation (roughly every 2–3 weeks).

Skills

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Automation scripting

Team collaboration

Willingness to standby

Education

Advanced Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology

Tools

F5 technologies

Load balancing

Job description

F5 Systems Engineer II

Banking & Financial Services | IT Infrastructure | Johannesburg

The Opportunity:

An opportunity exists for an experienced F5 Systems Engineer II to join a dynamic IT operations team within the banking sector, supporting critical enterprise infrastructure and application delivery services. This is a hands-on technical role focused on supporting and maintaining a critical F5 application delivery platform, ensuring the availability, performance, and security of business-critical applications. The successful candidate will have strong troubleshooting skills, practical experience in enterprise infrastructure support and the ability to resolve complex technical issues within a demanding production environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and maintain F5 platform performance, availability, and operational stability.
• Troubleshoot production incidents, resolve technical issues, and minimise service disruptions.
• Configure, maintain and support F5 solutions, including associated scripts and automation.
• Support platform deployments, system changes, and release management activities.
• Conduct root cause analysis and contribute to problem resolution and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with infrastructure, networking, application, and security teams to ensure reliable service delivery.
• Participate in a 24/7 standby rotation, approximately every two to three weeks.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Advanced Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years' IT experience, including hands-on production support within an enterprise environment.
• Practical experience with F5 technologies, application delivery management, and load balancing.
• Relevant F5 certifications would be advantageous.
• Sound understanding of networking, enterprise infrastructure, and operational support.
• Scripting or automation skills to support platform management and improve operational efficiency.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to participate in scheduled standby and provide after-hours support when required.

Interested?

If you have hands-on F5 experience and enjoy working in a technically challenging, business-critical IT environment, we would welcome your application.