Load Balance Network Engineer

Description

Job Description:

Leidos is seeking a Certified F5 Load Balancing System Administrator/Engineer. This role is responsible for implementation, operations, and maintenance of load balancer technologies in a global enterprise across multiple networks. Duties include updating to new technologies, tuning performance, and implementation of critical system patches. This infrastructure may include on-premises and cloud resources.

• Ensure Secure Socket Layer/Transport Layer Security (SSL/TLS) offloading and brokering PKI authentication features provided by the F5 appliance is operational at all times

• Ensure load balancing configurations and PKI certificates are backed up in accordance with customer policies

• Alert load balancing and reverse proxy customers prior to PKI certificate expiration and assist with certificate renewals as necessary

• Create, manage, and troubleshoot load balanced IP address spaces

• Develop and implement technical solutions in collaboration with engineers and architects

• Provide after-hours support to 24/7/365 IT Operations Center personnel to assist with troubleshooting service outages

• Develop and update technical solutions, operating procedures and other documentation for 24/7/365 IT Operations Center personnel to assist with initial troubleshooting/triage efforts

Basic Qualifications:

• Experienced in administering and managing F5 load balancer appliances in an enterprise environment

• Knowledge of standards, concepts and tools to be able to complete technology monitoring and assignments of F5 appliances

• Domain and working technical knowledge to ensure load balancing configuration and PKI certs are backed-up.

• Extensive experience creating, managing, and troubleshooting load balanced IP address spaces. 

• Experience working independently on technical network activities in support of a client

• Experience interfacing with team members on requirements and solutions

• Familiar with IT Service Management products such as ServiceNow

• Candidate must, at a minimum, meet DoD 8570.11- IAT Level II certification requirements (currently Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC, or SSCP)

• Candidate must possess an F5 Certified Administrator (201) or higher certification

Education:

• Bachelor's degree with 8 years of relevant experience, Masters degree with 6 years

• Education equivalency of Associate’s with 10 years of related experience or High School Diploma with 12 years of related experience can be used in lieu of Bachelor’s degree.

Security Clearance:

• Due to the nature of the government contracts we support, US Citizenship is required.

• A TS/SCI with Poly is required for this position or TS/SCI and willingness to get a Poly.

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 47,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022.   For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here.

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Commitment to Diversity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.