F5 Network Engineer

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A well-designed network is critical to move data and enable the Navy to achieve its missions, but how can an organization make sure its network will fit its current and evolving needs? Crafting the right network, with the right equipment and software, requires a combination of technical skill and careful planning. That’s why we need you, an experienced network engineer who knows how to develop the exact network the Navy needs.

As a network engineer on our team, you’ll use your F5 network engineering experience to support the nation’s defense and respond to evolving adversaries. You’ll operate and maintain the F5 BIG-IP platform and increase security, reliability, and availability for mission‑critical network systems.

You’ll apply your F5 network expertise as you join our team of problem‑solvers to perform TMOS version management, patching, vulnerability remediation, and bug‑fix implementation. Continuously evaluated performance and delivered recommendations to support lifecycle strategy, stability, and capacity planning.

• Manage SSL/TLS certificates: generation, renewal, import, export, and troubleshooting certificate‑related issues.
• Implement and manage client certificate authentication (mutual TLS, OCSP validation) within APM or custom iRules.
• Design, configure, and implement F5 BIG‑IP solutions, including LTM and APM modules.
• Design and implement custom iRules to manipulate traffic at Layer 7, enabling advanced routing, header injection, SSL enforcement, and session control for secure application access.
• Develop APM access policies for CAC/PIV authentication, extracting X.509 certificate attributes (UPN, EDIPI) and injecting values into HTTP headers for backend integration with Service Now and Oracle.
• Manage and maintain existing F5 BIG‑IP infrastructure: version upgrades, security patching, and performance tuning.
• Maintain the F5 ticket queue, troubleshoot complex mission systems, and build new virtual servers that include APM, LTM, iRules, security modules, and WAF.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for F5 configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
• Collaborate with other IT teams—network, security, application—to ensure seamless integration and operation of F5 solutions.
• Stay current on the latest F5 technologies and best practices through training and certifications.
• Participate in on‑call rotation to provide after‑hours support for critical F5 infrastructure.

Your knowledge of BIG‑IP platforms will help you optimize client operations and modernization. Using your network engineering experience, you’ll serve as a trusted advisor to clients on mission‑critical projects, making an impact on national security missions.

• Ability to translate business requirements into F5‑based technical solutions.
• Secret clearance.
• HS diploma or GED and 7+ years of experience with F5 BIG‑IP administration (LTM, GTM, ASM), or a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology and 5+ years of experience with F5 BIG‑IP administration (LTM, GTM, ASM).
• Security+ Certification.

• Experience with LAN and WAN administration.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python or TCL.
• Knowledge of network incident response, troubleshooting, and life‑cycle replacement.
• Ability to work with vendors, internal teams, and mission partners to expedite complex troubleshooting processes.
• CCNP Enterprise Certification.

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information;
Secret clearance is required.

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