Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a F5 Systems Engineer SME and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As a F5 Systems Engineer SME, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of support the CITS contract for USCENTCOM, located in Tampa, Florida. You will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining the organization's application delivery and security infrastructure utilizing F5 technologies

Managing F5 hardware and virtual appliances, configurations, and policies critical to the operations of our enterprise environmentImplementing, configuring, and maintaining F5 BIG-IP devices, iRules, and virtual appliances across multiple physical sites, adhering to industry best practices and security standards.Performing regular infrastructure assessments, maintenance, updates, and patches to ensure the security, reliability, and performance of the F5 application delivery and security infrastructure.Monitoring and optimizing F5 application delivery and security performance, resource utilization, and system availability using F5 tools and industry best practices.

 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Systems Engineer SME must have:

Certifications:Applicable DoD 8140 or DoD 8570 CertificationF5 Certified BIG-IP Administrator (BIG-IP ASAM) or F5 Certified Technical Specialist – Access Policy Manager (CTS-APM)Experience: 15+ years of related experienceTechnical skills:Troubleshooting and resolving issues related to F5 application delivery and security technologies, including connectivity problems, configuration issues, and performance bottlenecks, utilizing root cause analysis methodologies.Collaborating with other IT teams to design and implement infrastructure solutions that integrate with F5 technologies and align with command requirements.Providing mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and team members to foster a deeper understanding of F5 technologies and their role within our infrastructureImplementing backup and disaster recovery solutions for F5 devices and configurations using F5 technologies and other relevant tools.Developing and maintaining documentation related to F5 architecture, processes, and procedures, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and organizational standards.Evaluating and recommending new F5 technologies and solutions to enhance system performance, efficiency, and scalability in line with industry trends and organizational needs.Supporting projects to enhance the security, efficiency, or capability of the F5 environment, ensuring adherence to project management best practices.Collaborating with vendors and third-party providers for troubleshooting and issue resolution, maintaining a positive and solution-oriented working relationship.Ensuring compliance with security policies, regulations, and best practices related to F5 technologies, including NIST, CIS, and F5 guidelines.Security clearance level: TS/SCI US citizenship requiredRole requirements:Demonstrated proficiency in architecting, deploying, and managing F5 BIG-IP infrastructure, adhering to best practices.Experience with F5 technologies including BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM), BIG-IP Application Security Manager (ASM), BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM), and BIG-IP Global Traffic Manager (GTM).Strong understanding of application delivery and security concepts, practices, and procedures, including load balancing, SSL offloading, and access control.Ability to review, modify, and prepare comprehensive documentation for F5 tasks and architecture designs.Desired Skills:Experience with automation tools such as Ansible, PowerShell, or Terraform for automation tasks and infrastructure-as-code.Experience with USCENTCOM and understanding of its mission and IT environment.ITIL 4 Foundation CertificationF5 Certified Technical Specialist – Local Traffic Manager (CTS-LTM)F5 Certified Technical Specialist – Application Security Manager (CTS-ASM)F5 Certified Technical Specialist – Domain Name System (CTS-DNS)

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunitiesSupport: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goalsRewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, competitive pay and paid time offCommunity: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.