Energy Transfer · 11 hours ago
Lead Specialist - F5 Network Engineer
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
8+ years expEnergy Transfer is recognized by Forbes as one of America's best large employers, dedicated to responsibly and safely delivering America’s energy. They are seeking a skilled F5 Network Engineer responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of F5-based solutions to ensure the security, availability, and scalability of enterprise-level applications and network infrastructure.
EnergyOil and GasRenewable Energy
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
Qualification
Required
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
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
The Specialist/Analyst level requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 2-5 years of relevant job related experience
The Senior Specialist/Analyst level requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 5-8 years of relevant job related experience
The Lead Specialist/Analyst level requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 8+ years of relevant job related experience
Preferred
F5 certifications such as F5 Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) or F5 Certified Solutions Expert (CSE)
Knowledge of cloud-based F5 solutions such as F5 Cloud Edition or F5 Distributed Cloud Services
Experience with monitoring tools like SolarWinds, Splunk, or Zabbix
Benefits
Industry leading compensation
Comprehensive benefits
401(k) match with additional profit sharing
PTO
Abundant career opportunities
Company
Energy Transfer
Energy Transfer LP (NYSE: ET) owns and operates one of the largest and most diversified portfolios of energy assets in the United States, with more than 125,000 miles of pipeline and associated energy infrastructure.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$17.24BKey Investors
Stephens Group
2025-08-11Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2025-02-18Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2024-08-09Post Ipo Secondary· $611.57M
Leadership Team
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Thomas Long
Co-Chief Executive Officer
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Leanne Campbell
Vice President Legal
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