About the role

What will you do at EPMA?

Our client is seeking a skilled F5 Network Engineer with medium to high-level

expertise in F5 technologies. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the

design, implementation, and maintenance of F5-based solutions to ensure the

security, availability, and scalability of enterprise-level applications and

network infrastructure. This role will require hands-on experience with F5

platforms, including BIG-IP, and expertise in traffic management, security

configurations and automation.

Title: F5 Network Engineer

Type: Long term Contract

Location: Houston Downtown - Onsite (5 days a week)

Industry: Oil & Gas

W2 Employment only/ No C2C/ No Sponsorship

No Relocation

Key Responsibilities

* Design and deploy F5 BIG-IP solutions, including LTM (Local Traffic Manager),
and APM (Access Policy Manager).
* Configure and manage advanced F5 iRules and policies to support
business-critical applications.
* Optimize application performance by implementing load balancing, SSL
offloading, and traffic routing solutions.
* Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to F5 devices, ensuring high
availability and performance.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate F5 solutions into
existing network infrastructure.
* Monitor F5 devices and applications using analytics tools to detect and
mitigate potential risks.
* Implement F5 WAF (Web Application Firewall) configurations to protect against
web-based threats.
* Automate routine F5 tasks using APIs, Ansible, or other automation
frameworks.
* Maintain and update system documentation, policies, and procedures.
* Stay updated on the latest F5 technologies and industry best practices.
Required Qualifications
* 3-5+ years of experience with F5 technologies, including BIG-IP modules like
LTM, APM, and GTM/DNS.
* Proficiency in creating and troubleshooting iRule.
* Strong understanding of Layer 4-7 traffic management, HTTP protocols, and
SSL/TLS encryption.
* Experience with F5 WAF and security policies.
* Familiarity with network protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, and HTTP/HTTPS.
* Knowledge of automation tools like Ansible, Python, or REST APIs for F5
management.
* Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced
environment.
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In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify
identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the
required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

Which skills does this role require?

F5BIG-IPLTMAPMiRulesWAFLoad BalancingSSL OffloadingTraffic ManagementAutomationAnsibleREST APIsTCP/IPDNSHTTP/HTTPSPythonNetwork EngineerOil & GasTraffic RoutingHigh AvailabilitySecurity Configurations

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