Systems Administrator II (F5)
About The Position
This role provides technical leadership for enterprise hardware, software, and network operations, ensuring high availability, performance, and scalability. The Systems Administrator II will translate business requirements into computing architectures and designs, perform engineering analysis for modernization initiatives, and interface with end users and operations teams for service delivery. A primary specialty in F5 Load Balancing & Application Delivery is required, serving as a Subject Matter Expert for F5 BIG-IP platforms (LTM, GTM/DNS, ASM preferred). Responsibilities include designing, configuring, and maintaining application delivery and load balancing solutions, managing virtual servers, pools, nodes, iRules, SSL offloading, certificate management, and high availability configurations. The role also involves monitoring and optimizing traffic distribution, troubleshooting complex issues, and integrating F5 solutions into enterprise architectures. Additionally, the position requires infrastructure operations and troubleshooting across servers, networks, storage, and applications, utilizing system and network tools for diagnosis and root-cause analysis. Systems installation, maintenance, support, and optimization, including servers, operating systems, enterprise applications, backup and recovery systems, and continuous improvement of system reliability, are also key aspects of this role.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of experience in enterprise systems or infrastructure engineering
- 3–5+ years of hands-on experience with F5 BIG-IP administration
- Strong knowledge of load balancing concepts and application delivery
- Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, routing)
- Strong knowledge of Windows and UNIX/Linux operating systems
- Strong knowledge of enterprise storage (SAN/NAS) and backup systems
- Proven ability to troubleshoot complex infrastructure and application delivery issues
- Security+
- F5 Certified BIG-IP Administrator (201)
- CompTIA Linux+ or equivalent
Nice To Haves
- F5 BIG-IP platforms (LTM, GTM/DNS, ASM preferred)
Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership for enterprise hardware, software, and network operations
- Direct and monitor enterprise systems to ensure high availability, performance, and scalability
- Translate business requirements into enterprise computing architectures, designs, and technical solutions
- Perform engineering analysis and integration of enterprise service alternatives in support of modernization initiatives
- Interface with end users and operations teams to support service delivery and operational needs
- Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for F5 BIG-IP platforms (LTM, GTM/DNS, ASM preferred)
- Design, configure, and maintain application delivery and load balancing solutions
- Manage Virtual servers, pools, nodes, and iRules
- Manage SSL offloading and certificate management
- Manage High availability (HA) configurations and failover
- Monitor and optimize traffic distribution, application performance, and system availability
- Troubleshoot complex issues related to load balancing, application delivery, and network traffic flows
- Integrate F5 solutions into enterprise architectures and modernization efforts
- Monitor and resolve issues across Servers (Windows & UNIX/Linux), Network systems, Storage environments (SAN/NAS), and Applications and enterprise services
- Utilize system and network tools to diagnose and resolve complex performance and availability issues
- Conduct root-cause analysis and implement preventive measures
- Improve enterprise system architecture and performance through proactive enhancements
- Install, configure, and maintain Servers and workstations
- Install, configure, and maintain Operating systems (Windows, UNIX/Linux)
- Install, configure, and maintain Enterprise applications and patches
- Support both physical and virtual environments
- Operate and maintain backup and recovery systems, including SAN-based solutions
- Perform routine testing, validation, and integration of enterprise production systems
- Utilize enterprise tools to identify, diagnose, and troubleshoot system issues
- Utilize enterprise tools to monitor system health and performance
- Perform routine testing, analysis, and integration of enterprise solutions
- Continuously improve system reliability, efficiency, and scalability
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental/Vision insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Life insurance
- 401k and match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
