F5 LTM Engineer

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Stefanini Group is hiring!Stefanini is looking for a F5 LTM Engineer in Richmond, VA/Boston, MA (Onsite)For quick apply, please connect with Akash Gupta; Ph: 248 728 2603/ Akash.kumar@stefanini.com W2 Only! Responsibilities:Design and ImplementationArchitecture Design:

• Design F5 LTM and GTM solutions that align with business requirements and best practices.
  
  

Configuration:

• Configure and manage F5 BIG-IP LTM and GTM modules.
• Implement high-availability and disaster recovery solutions.
  
  

Automation:

• Develop and maintain scripts and automation workflows for F5 configurations.
• Integrate F5 solutions with CI/CD pipelines.
• Operations and Maintenance
  
  

Monitoring:

• Monitor F5 device performance and health using various monitoring tools.
• Set up alerts and notifications for critical issues.
  
  

Troubleshooting:

• Diagnose and resolve complex issues related to F5 LTM and GTM.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement solutions to prevent recurrence.
  
  

Upgrades and Patching:

• Plan and execute F5 software upgrades and patches.
• Ensure minimal downtime during maintenance activities.
• Security and Compliance
  
  

Security Configurations:

• Implement and maintain security configurations on F5 devices.
• Ensure compliance with organizational security policies and standards.
• Documentation
  
  

Technical Documentation:

• Create and maintain detailed documentation for F5 configurations, procedures, and best practices.
• Document incident responses and resolutions.
  
  

Collaboration:

• Work closely with application teams, network engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of F5 solutions.
  
  

Details:

Qualifications:Educational BackgroundBachelor's Degree: In Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus. Certifications:

• F5 Certified Technician: BIG-IP (101 or 201)
• F5 Certified Implementation Specialist: Local Traffic Manager (201 or 301)
• F5 Certified Implementation Specialist: Global Traffic Manager (201 or 301)
• F5 Certified Solutions Expert: Application Delivery Fundamentals (301 or 401)
  
  

Experience:

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience with F5 products, specifically LTM and GTM.
• Configuration and management of F5 BIG-IP LTM and GTM modules.
• Experience with high-availability (HA) configurations.
• Scripting and automation experience
  
  

Technical Skills:Networking:

• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, and other relevant protocols.
• Experience with load balancing algorithms and persistence methods.
  
  

Security:

• Knowledge of SSL/TLS, security protocols, and best practices.
• Experience with F5 security features like ASM (Application Security Manager) is a plus.
  
  

Cloud Experience (nice to have):

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and integrating F5 with cloud services.
  
  

Monitoring and Logging:

• Experience with monitoring tools like Nagios, Zabbix, or Prometheus.
• Familiarity with log management solutions like Splunk
  
  

Soft Skills:Problem-Solving:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
  

Communication:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  
  

Teamwork:

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  
  

Stefanini takes pride in hiring top talent and developing relationships with our future employees. Our talent acquisition teams will never make an offer of employment without having a phone conversation with you. Those face-to-face conversations will involve a description of the job for which you have applied. We also speak with you about the process including interviews and job offers. About Stefanini Group:The Stefanini Group is a global provider of offshore, onshore and near shore outsourcing, IT digital consulting, systems integration, application, and strategic staffing services to Fortune 1000 enterprises around the world. Our presence is in countries like the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia, and more than four hundred clients across a broad spectrum of markets, including financial services, manufacturing, telecommunications, chemical services, technology, public sector, and utilities. Stefanini is a CMM level 5, IT consulting company with a global presence. We are CMM Level 5 company.