Educational Background Bachelor's Degree: In Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. 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.Responsibilities:
Design and Implementation Architecture 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.