Job description
Responsibilities
Peraton is seeking an F5 Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the implementation, configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of F5 technologies supporting our network infrastructure. You will work closely with network and infrastructure teams to ensure reliable and secure application delivery across the Customer’s Data Centers and MAN/WAN sites. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented engineer with strong troubleshooting skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and a commitment to maintaining the performance, availability, and security of the network environment.
Responsibilities:
Deploy, license, and configure F5 BIG-IP LTM hardware.
Maintain Virtual servers,Pools,Nodes,Custom monitors and Persistence profiles
Manage SSL offloading, SSL bridging, and secure cipher suite configurations.
Author, optimize, and troubleshoot custom iRules (TCL-based) to handle:
Advanced traffic steering
URI redirects
Header manipulation
Specialized security workarounds
Manage the lifecycle of SSL/TLS certificates, including:
CSR generation
Certificate deployment
Automated renewal cycles on BIG-IP devices
Perform deep-packet and L3-L7 diagnostics for:
Complex application delivery issues
High latency
Routing issues
SSL handshake failures
Utilize advanced tools such as:
Wireshark
tcpdump
F5 iQuery
F5 Analytics
Execute TMOS operating system upgrades, hotfixes, and backup restorations using UCS/SCF configuration archives.
Design and test failover mechanics in High Availability (HA) topologies, including:
Device Service Clustering (DSC)
Active/Standby setups
Utilize F5 iControl REST APIs for programmatic control and monitoring.
Recommend enhancements to improve systems availability and performance.
Offer recommendations for procedural upgrades.
Provide network administration and support for a campus-wide area network infrastructure.
Maintain experience with:
TCP/IP protocol suite
IP subnets and masking
Routing protocols
Work in Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) environments.
Design, configure, and troubleshoot Routing and Switching systems.
Cisco expertise required.
Maintain security and ensure compliance with security policies and procedures.
Provide on-call support for off-hours data center escalations.
Perform regular scheduled out-of-hours maintenance window support.
Maintain and manage network IP address management (IPAM)
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
5 years with a Bachelor’s degree or 9 years with a HS Diploma
5 years of hands-on experience in the implementation and administration of complex, multi-location, multi-vendor, converged voice/data networks in a geographically distributed environment
Must have in-depth hands-on experience on F5 Load Balancers in real world complex environments
Hands-on experience in administering Cisco routers & switches including but not limited to Nexus 9xxx, Catalyst 9000, Cisco ONS, Cisco ACI and DNA Center. Juniper MX routers and EX switches. Infoblox DDI appliances
Good understanding of network principles and the OSI model
Experience managing networks, internal and external DNS, and the associated IP infrastructure
Experience working in a Data Center
Experience administering and configuring monitoring tools for proactive alerting and trends analysis
Experience in working with support ticketing systems, managing assigned tickets, as well as providing appropriate follow-up
Experience with creating and maintaining documentation
Experience with the use of Data Center inventory management tools
Must be a US Citizen
Must be able to obtain and maintain the required agency clearance
Peraton Overview
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range
$80,000 - $128,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.EEO
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Originally posted on Himalayas
Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.