Position Summary: We are seeking an experienced Senior F5 Engineer to design, implement, and support our application delivery and security infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have deep hands-on expertise across the F5 BIG-IP modules—Local Traffic Manager (LTM), Global Traffic Manager (GTM), Application Security Manager (ASM), and Access Policy Manager (APM)—and a proven track record of optimizing performance, availability, and security for mission-critical applications.

Key ResponsibilitiesSolution Design & Deployment

• Architect and deploy F5 LTM and GTM configurations for load balancing, failover, and global traffic distribution.
• Design and implement ASM-based web application firewalls and APM access policies to enforce granular security and SSO/SSO integrations.
• Develop, test, and maintain iRules, iApps, and custom scripts to meet complex traffic management requirements.
  
  

Operational Support & Optimization

• Monitor health and performance of F5 systems; proactively tune configurations for optimal throughput and low latency.
• Troubleshoot complex issues in production—network layer, SSL/TLS, HTTP, authentication flows—and coordinate timely resolution.
• Lead capacity planning exercises, firmware upgrades, and cluster expansions to ensure high availability and scalability.
  
  

Security & Compliance

• Maintain and update ASM security policies in line with PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with InfoSec teams on vulnerability assessments, pen tests, and remediation for F5 platforms.
• Enforce least-privilege access controls and audit configurations for internal and external compliance audits.
  
  

Automation & Documentation

• Maintain and update ASM security policies in line with PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with InfoSec teams on vulnerability assessments, pen tests, and remediation for F5 platforms.
• Enforce least-privilege access controls and audit configurations for internal and external compliance audits.
  
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with application owners, DevOps, and network teams to onboard new applications.
• Serve as the primary liaison with F5 support and third-party vendors for escalations and feature enhancements.
• Participate in project planning, status reporting, and post-implementation reviews.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience with F5 BIG-IP platforms, including LTM, GTM, ASM, and APM.
• Strong scripting skills (iRules, Bash, Python, etc.).
• Deep understanding of web protocols, SSL/TLS, and application authentication flows.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks like PCI-DSS, HIPAA.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.