Senior Network Engineer (F5)

World Wide Technology is a global technology solutions provider leading the AI and Digital Revolution. They are seeking a skilled and motivated Network Engineer with deep expertise in F5 technologies to manage and optimize their F5 infrastructure, ensuring efficient and secure operations.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain F5 BIG-IP LTM and GTM devices
• Configure and support virtual IPs (VIPs), pools, nodes, WIPs and DNS zones
• Develop and maintain iRules, iApps, and automation scripts to streamline operations and enhance system reliability
• Manage and troubleshoot F5 DNS services, including record creation and zone management
• Collaborate with application owners, network engineers, and security teams to design and implement traffic management strategies that improve performance and resiliency
• Support F5 certificate management and ensure secure traffic flows
• Contribute to F5 automation efforts using tools like Python and Ansible (bonus)
• Respond to and execute work requests and incidents via ServiceNow
• Maintain documentation of network and F5 configurations, processes, and procedures
• Participate in application architecture discussions, ensuring solutions are aligned with business requirements and infrastructure best practices
• Monitor and analyze network performance, proactively identifying areas for improvement
• Lead and support troubleshooting efforts for application delivery issues, including root cause analysis and long-term resolution

Requirements:

• A minimum of 5-7 years of hands-on IT and network engineering experience
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field
• A combination of equivalent education, training, and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Hands-on experience with F5 LTM (iRules, Data Groups, certificate management)
• Experience with F5 GTM (WIPs, DNS zones, record creation)
• Ability to interface and provide quality support to partners and internal employees
• Proven ability to troubleshoot effectively and maintain clear communication with stakeholders
• Solid general networking knowledge (TCP/IP, routing, switching, firewalls)
• Experience with F5 DNS and its role in enterprise environments
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced enterprise-level environment
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to provide sponsorship for this position
• F5 certifications (e.g., F5 Certified BIG-IP Administrator) are a strong plus
• CCNA certification is a plus but not required
• Experience with network automation using Python or Ansible
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools related to F5 and network infrastructure