Req ID: RQ174509

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI

Job Family: Systems Engineering

Skills:

Communication,Complex Systems,System Administration,Systems Development,Troubleshooting

Certifications:

F5 Certified BIG-IP Administrator (F5-CA) - F5 - F5 Certified, Security+ - CompTIA

Experience:

8 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

F5 Engineer

Tampa, FL

General Dynamics Information Technology

GDIT is seeking a talented and innovative F5 Engineer on our USCENTCOM Information Technology Services (CITS) contract.

The F5 Engineer should be able to work both independently and as part of a team.

HOW A SYSTEMS ENGINEER ADVISOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

● Provide F5 engineering support for network and datacenter administration and support tasks, including analyzing, constructing, documenting, testing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and supporting F5 Virtual appliances, and the Traffic Management Operating System (TMOS)

● Manage F5 load balancers, ensuring high availability and optimal performance of critical applications and services

● Design and implement complex F5 configurations

● Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan, implement, and troubleshoot F5 solutions for large-scale projects, contributing to seamless deployment and integration within multi-tiered architectures

● Conducted performance analysis and tuning of F5 devices in order to optimize traffic management and application delivery

● Implement security policies on F5 platforms, including Web Application Firewall (WAF) configurations and DDoS protection, mitigating risks and fortifying the overall network infrastructure.

● Configure hardware devices and software settings to optimize network performance.

● Work closely with development teams to ensure smooth deployment of their applications.

● Ensure high availability of critical services through automated failover techniques.

● Review problems to understand the root causes of issues and ensure proper fixes are implemented.

● Provide high level expertise to multiple projects and tasks.

● Maintain current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned

● Participate in special projects as required.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

EDUCATION:

● Bachelor's Degree in computer science or a related technical discipline, OR equivalent work experience in lieu of degree.

EXPERIENCE:

● Required Experience: 8+ years of related experience.

● Required Technical Skills: F5, Networking, Linux.

● Required Skills and Abilities: 300 level F5 certifications.

CLEARANCE:

● Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI

● US Citizenship Required.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

Possess flexibility to operate in a highly dynamic environment while ensuring a high level of operational effectiveness. Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong customer service skills.

LOCATION:

● Location: MacDill AFB, FL

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

● Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home.

● 401K with company match.

● Comprehensive health and wellness packages.

● Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career.

● Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications.

● Cutting-edge technology from which you can learn.

● Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays.

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The likely salary range for this position is $127,500 - $172,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.