F5 Network Engineer with Azure Expertise with Security Clearance - Newport News, VA, United States - eTRANSERVICES

Description

About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced F5 Network Engineer with Azure expertise to join our IT team
This role requires a deep understanding of both F5 network technologies and Azure cloud networking to ensure optimal performance, security, and reliability of our network infrastructure

Key Responsibilities:

• Configure and manage F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM) for load balancing, traffic management, and application delivery
• Implement and manage Application Security Manager (ASM) and Advanced Firewall Manager (AFM) for enhanced network security
• Design, implement, and manage F5 appliances and network solutions within the Azure environment, including Virtual Networks, VPNs, ExpressRoute, and Azure Load Balancers
• Optimize network performance in both F5 and Azure environments by tuning settings and monitoring network traffic
• Develop and apply iRules within the F5 appliances
• Monitor Firmware releases and apply updates to include performing quarterly STIGs
• Provide expert-level troubleshooting for complex network issues across both F5 devices and Azure network services
• Use automation tools and scripting (Python, Perl, Shell) to streamline network management tasks in F5 and Azure
• Collaborate with other IT teams for network design and implementation; document network configurations and changes in both F5 and Azure environments
• Stay updated with the latest developments in F5 technologies and Azure networking to ensure the infrastructure is up-to-date

Required Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in network engineering, specifically with F5 technologies and Azure cloud networking

Must have IAT 3:
CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCED, GCIH, CCSP

• F5 Certified BIG-IP Administrator certification or equivalent is highly preferred

Must have one:
Microsoft Server 2016/2019 certification or Azure certification
o Certification in Microsoft Azure (such as

Microsoft Certified:
Azure Network Engineer Associate) is desirable

• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Demonstrable technical analytical and critical thinking skills
• Proficiency in current Microsoft server operating systems, Simple Mail Transfer Protocol, Internet Information Services (IIS) 8.5 and 10, PKI and other authentication methods, Microsoft Hyper-V, Domain Name Server, and Active Directory
• Knowledge of Ports and Protocols, Cloud Services, and Backup Services
• Extensive experience with on-premises to cloud and cloud-to-cloud migrations
• Ability to respond quickly to work requests or technical issues, and dive deeper if the answer is unknown

Skills:

• Strong understanding of F5 products (LTM, GTM, ASM, AFM) and Azure networking services
• Proficiency in network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS) and network security principles
• Experience with automation and scripting in network environments

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to obtain a security clearance if required
• Willingness to be on-call for emergency situations
• Ability to liaise with the government's Information Assurance/Cyber Security Program Manager and Network Enterprise Centers for DNS entries and firewall/network configuration.