Sr. Engineer, F5

LPL Financial•Fort Mill, SC

1d•$95,069 - $158,414

About The Position

LPL Financial is seeking a highly skilled professional with F5 engineering and operations experience across multiple F5 solutions in an enterprise environment. The role requires data networking experience, the ability to work with application development teams and communicate effectively across departments and technical skill sets, and strong awareness of security and data traffic flow control. The position involves designing, implementing, and managing complex network environments using F5 technologies, administering F5 LTM and GTM solutions, and supporting deployment automation. The engineer will troubleshoot traffic-flow issues, analyze packet captures, and collaborate with others to explain complex technology clearly.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience with F5 architecture and multiple partitions.
At least 4 years of experience with F5 BIG-IP appliances.
At least 4 years of experience designing and implementing redundant DNS with F5 Global Traffic Manager.
Experience with data networking and network devices such as routers and switches.
Hands-on knowledge of TCP/IP and UNIX/Linux variants.
Knowledge of DNS configurations for the Internet and Microsoft Active Directory.
Fundamental knowledge of encryption, including HTTPS in reverse- and forward-proxy environments.
Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or Bash.
Strong troubleshooting skills, including the ability to identify root causes and provide solutions.
Strong oral, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex technology and business concepts.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent experience.
Experience reading TCP/IP packet captures and using Wireshark.
Experience with Ansible automation.
F5 Professional Certifications 201/301 ADMIN are desirable.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and manage complex network environments using F5 architecture.
Work with F5 BIG-IP hardware, including Viprion, I-Series, and R-Series appliances.
Design and administer F5 LTM, including CLI commands and Route Domains.
Design and implement redundant DNS with F5 GTM for a multiple-active-data-center environment.
Create and administer F5 iRules.
Deploy using F5 BIG-IQ Management and Ansible Playbooks.
Troubleshoot data traffic flow using packet captures and identify root causes and solutions.
Communicate and collaborate with application development teams and other departments, including articulating and educating others about complex technology.