F5/BIG-IP Subject Matter Expert - TS/SCI required

Transform technology into opportunity as a Systems Administrator Expert with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you’ll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Systems Administrator Expert you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Systems Administrator Expert joining our team.

HOW A SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR EXPERT WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• F5 BIG-IP Administrator is to identify BIG-IP Traffic Processing Objects
• Assist in managing load balance traffic and viewing statistics and logs
• Configure virtual servers and pools and monitor BIG-IP configuration states and files
• Administrators must have a proper understanding of traffic management shell hierarchical structures and their navigation
• Administrators are responsible for shutting down and restarting BIG-IP Systems
• Save and replicate configuration data and oversee its transition onto a BIG-IP System
• Administrators must additionally map IP addresses with NATs and resolve routing issues with SNATs
• Have the ability to create a SNAT auto map within a virtual server and manage pools and their members as well as node statuses
• Use network maps and understand profile types and dependencies
• Administrators must introduce source address affinity persistence and cookie persistence, and they must manage object states and handle SSL offloads and re-encryptions
• Responsible for High-Speed Logging Filters and HSL Configuration Objects
• Administrators should have an understanding of how to use TCPDUMP on BIG-IP Systems
• Deliver high availability services within the local LAN/MAN/WAN, you will provide load balancing administration and support for intelligent DNS routing between enterprise locations/data centers.
• Troubleshoot network problems, network device configurations and coordinate with various department administrators to facilitate connectivity issue resolution
• Design technical solutions
• Participate in the development and support of customer technical requirements
• Champion a collaborative, team-based environment, sharing standard methodologies and success and building positive relationships
• System administrator skills with UNIX, Microsoft or application knowledge
• Industry and F5 Networks-targeted technologies i.e. Application Delivery Control, Application Access Control, SSL intercept/inspection, and Web Application Firewall Security.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Preferred Skills:

• Proven grasp of LAN and WAN networking protocols and technologies, including switching, routing, and security (e.g., Layer 4-7, firewall, DDoS, etc)
• Ability to Participate in the development and support of customer technical requirements
• F5/BIG-IP industry certification

Certification(s):

• DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II Computing Environment (CE) Certification as determined by the Program Manager is required prior to support on contract
• Required Security Environment Certification: CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent
• Computing Environment certification: Red Hat Certified System Admin (RHCSA) or equivalent

Security Clearance Level:

• TS/SCI required
• Candidates must be willing and able to attain a CI Polygraph for certain positions as determined by the contract

Education:

• High School Diploma/GED with 12 years of related experience, or Associate's Degree with 10 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of experience, or Master's Degree with 6 years of experience

Location:

• On Customer Site
• Travel may be required in support of customer's mission requirements.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 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 you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

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