F5 Systems Administrator at General Dynamics in MacDill AFB, FL

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Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations Job Qualifications: Skills: F5, F5 Load Balancer, IT Troubleshooting, Scrum (Agile) Certifications: None Experience: 5 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes Job Description: Transform technology into opportunity as an F5 Systems Administrator at GDIT. You will play a crucial role in configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting F5 load balancing and traffic management systems to ensure high availability, reliability, and performance of critical applications and services for USCENTCOM on the CITS contract. The F5 Administrator is responsible for the configuration, deployment, and maintenance of F5 BIG-IP systems, ensuring the optimal performance, security, and availability of critical applications. This role involves hands-on technical work, troubleshooting complex F5-related issues, and collaborating with various IT teams to integrate F5 solutions within the broader network and infrastructure environment. The F5 Administrator will contribute directly to the mission success of USCENTCOM by maintaining robust and efficient application delivery services. HOW A F5 SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT : F5 System Configuration & Maintenance Configure, deploy, and maintain F5 BIG-IP systems, including Load Balancers, Application Delivery Controllers (ADCs), and SSL offloading configurations. Design and implement traffic management rules, including global server load balancing (GSLB) and local server load balancing (LSLB). Manage F5 configurations for SSL/TLS offloading, including key and certificate management for secure communication. Configure and maintain F5 iRules to manage application traffic and provide enhanced functionality for specific use cases. Assist in performing F5 system upgrades, patches, and troubleshooting tasks to ensure continued system functionality. Assist in the design and implementation of new F5 solutions to improve application delivery, scalability, and security. Troubleshooting & Performance Optimization Troubleshoot and resolve F5-related performance and availability issues, ensuring minimal service disruptions. Monitor F5 systems for health and performance, providing proactive recommendations for optimization. Support incident response and root cause analysis for any F5-related issues impacting critical applications or services. Participate in capacity planning for F5 devices and the overall infrastructure to meet growing demand and service requirements. Continuously evaluate and recommend enhancements to optimize the performance, security, and availability of applications. Operational & Agile Management Execute daily F5-related tasks, ensuring compliance and meeting deployment deadlines for application delivery services. Utilize Azure DevOps (ADO) boards to track active operational tasks, backlog items, and customer requests related to F5 configurations and deployments. Participate in Scrumban planning and review sessions to contribute to the prioritization of F5 operational efforts based on mission urgency, USCENTCOM directives, and service level agreements (SLAs). Security & Compliance Ensure compliance with security policies, best practices, and regulatory requirements in the deployment and maintenance of F5 systems. Apply knowledge of DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, and security mechanisms in the context of F5 load balancing. Documentation & Collaboration Develop and maintain documentation for F5 configurations, change management, troubleshooting guides, and standard operating procedures. Collaborate with network, systems, and security teams to integrate F5 solutions into the broader network and infrastructure environment. Provide technical support and guidance to other IT teams and end-users regarding F5 traffic management solutions. Collaborate with vendors to resolve hardware