Network Engineer

Stefanini Group•Richmond, VA

18h•Remote

About The Position

Stefanini Group is hiring! Stefanini is looking for a Network Engineer to work remotely. This role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining F5 LTM and GTM solutions, ensuring high availability, and automating configurations. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of networking protocols, F5 products, and excellent problem-solving and communication skills. This position is for W2 candidates only.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
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)
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.
Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, and other relevant protocols.
Experience with load balancing algorithms and persistence methods.
Knowledge of SSL/TLS, security protocols, and best practices.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with F5 security features like ASM (Application Security Manager).
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and integrating F5 with cloud services.
Experience with monitoring tools like Nagios, Zabbix, or Prometheus.
Familiarity with log management solutions like Splunk.

Responsibilities

Design F5 LTM and GTM solutions that align with business requirements and best practices.
Configure and manage F5 BIG-IP LTM and GTM modules.
Implement high-availability and disaster recovery solutions.
Develop and maintain scripts and automation workflows for F5 configurations.
Integrate F5 solutions with CI/CD pipelines.
Monitor F5 device performance and health using various monitoring tools.
Set up alerts and notifications for critical issues.
Diagnose and resolve complex issues related to F5 LTM and GTM.
Perform root cause analysis and implement solutions to prevent recurrence.
Plan and execute F5 software upgrades and patches.
Ensure minimal downtime during maintenance activities.
Implement and maintain security configurations on F5 devices.
Ensure compliance with organizational security policies and standards.
Create and maintain detailed documentation for F5 configurations, procedures, and best practices.
Document incident responses and resolutions.
Work closely with application teams, network engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of F5 solutions.