Load Balancer​/F5 Engineer

NO C2C. W2 ONLY. MUST SIT ONSITE 3 DAYS A WEEK IN CHARLOTTE, NC. TEKsystems is currently looking for an F5 Engineer/Load Balancer with 5+ yrs of GTM and LTM experience. Candidates must have good experience and understanding of Load Balancing from a configuration standpoint, and willing to learn new training platforms tools such as Bluecat etc.

Minimum 5 years of F5 LTM and GTM, 1 or more years of F5 APM and ASM experience, 1 or more years AVI/VMware experience. CCNP, F5 201, and/or demonstrate equivalent work experience. Candidate must be able effectively troubleshoot advanced networking issues in a complex environment with knowledge of commonly used protocols (BGP, HTTPS, TCP/IP, and SSL). Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills and ability to collaborate with other technical areas to define complex configuration designs.

Subject matter expertise of load balancer, DNS, SSL off‑loader. Functional understanding of F5’s API iControl and application integration. Must have expertise in application switching and traffic management, deep knowledge of application requirements (such as persistence), understand SSL offload and implementation of SSL certificate and Key, and web acceleration and TCP optimization. Understanding of SSL Certificate Private Key Infrastructure (PKI) in the SSL Certificate and KEY management and rollover process.

Expertise in planning, designing, and implementing enterprise‑level network security technologies. Excellent written and verbal communication. Ability to present at an executive level. Experience managing large, globally dispersed teams of engineers. 5-7+ years network engineering and/or technology management experience. Ability to interact with clients at all levels.

Experience with root cause analysis, risk mitigation, security assessments, analysis of security threats, trends and architecture. Functional knowledge of F5 advanced feature modules including Web Accelerator, Application Security Module, and Application Policy Module. Firm understanding of IT Service Management processes, ITIL Certification preferred. Python development experience and bash scripting experience. Use of mitigation methods including use of network Packet filters and iRules.

F5, Load balancing, AVI/VMware, Network Protocols (BGP/TCP/IP), LTM, GTM, Cisco Routers, Cisco Switches, ASM, ITIL, Remedy, CCNP

This is a Contract position based out of Charlotte, NC.

The pay range for this position is $55.00 – $57.00/hr eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision;
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital; 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available;
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents);
Short and long‑term disability;
Health Spending Account (HSA);
Transportation benefits;
Employee Assistance Program;
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).

This is a hybrid position in Charlotte, NC.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 12, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.