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General Dynamics Information Technology · 2 hours ago

F5 Technician

Tampa, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$109K/yr - $147K/yr

5+ years exp

General Dynamics Information Technology is a global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology, and mission services. As an F5 Technician, you will be responsible for configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting F5 load balancing and traffic management systems to ensure optimal performance of critical applications and services.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingConsultingCyber SecurityInformation Technology

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Configure, deploy, and maintain F5 BIG-IP systems, including Load Balancers, Application Delivery Controllers (ADCs), and SSL offloading configurations

Troubleshoot and resolve F5-related performance and availability issues, ensuring minimal service disruptions

Collaborate with network, systems, and security teams to integrate F5 solutions into the broader network and infrastructure environment

Design and implement traffic management rules, including global server load balancing (GSLB) and local server load balancing (LSLB)

Manage F5 configurations for SSL/TLS offloading, including key and certificate management for secure communication

Monitor F5 systems for health and performance, providing proactive recommendations for optimization

Configure and maintain F5 iRules to manage application traffic and provide enhanced functionality for specific use cases

Ensure compliance with security policies, best practices, and regulatory requirements in the deployment and maintenance of F5 systems

Support incident response and root cause analysis for any F5-related issues impacting critical applications or services

Develop and maintain documentation for F5 configurations, change management, troubleshooting guides, and standard operating procedures

Provide technical support and guidance to other IT teams and end-users regarding F5 traffic management solutions

Assist in performing F5 system upgrades, patches, and troubleshooting tasks to ensure continued system functionality

Collaborate with vendors to resolve hardware or software-related issues and escalate problems when necessary

Qualification

F5 BIG-IPF5 Load BalancerIT TroubleshootingCompTIA Security+ CENetworking protocolsF5 iRulesTraffic management policiesHigh availabilityDocumentation skillsCollaborationProblem-solving

Required

Top Secret/SCI clearance must currently possess

Top Secret/SCI clearance must be able to obtain

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required

F5 BIG-IP, F5 Load Balancer, IT Troubleshooting

CompTIA Security+ CE certification

Hands-on experience with F5 BIG-IP systems, including Load Balancers, ADCs, and SSL offloading

Knowledge of networking protocols, including TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, DNS, and SSL/TLS

Experience with F5 iRules and traffic management policies for application delivery

Proficiency in configuring and managing F5 systems for high availability, disaster recovery, and scalability

Ability to troubleshoot complex F5 issues, including performance, connectivity, and security problems

Familiarity with monitoring and reporting tools for F5 system performance (e.g., F5 Analytics)

Strong understanding of application delivery, load balancing, and optimization techniques

Excellent documentation skills for creating and maintaining configuration guides, troubleshooting steps, and change management records

Security clearance level: TS/SCI clearance required

US citizenship required

Preferred

Applicable DoD 8140 or DoD 8570 Certification

F5 Certified Administrator (F5-CA)

F5 Certified Technology Specialist (F5-CTS)

ITIL 4 Foundation Certification

Experience working with USCENTCOM and familiarity with its mission and operations

Experience with F5 integration in hybrid cloud or multi-cloud environments

Familiarity with automation and orchestration tools for F5 management (e.g., Ansible, Terraform)

Experience with DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, and security mechanisms in the context of F5 load balancing

Ability to work with multiple teams to design and implement end-to-end application delivery solutions

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages

401K with company match

Paid time off

Variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts

Dental plan options

Vision plan

Full flex work weeks

Vacation

Sick and personal time

Holidays

Paid parental leave

Military leave

Bereavement leave

Jury duty leave

Short and long-term disability benefits

Life insurance

Accidental death and dismemberment insurance

Personal accident insurance

Critical illness insurance

Business travel and accident insurance

Company

General Dynamics Information Technology

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General Dynamics Information Technology is an IT consulting company that specializes in cyber security, AI, and quantum computing. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.

Founded in 1999

Falls Church, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees