F5 Network Engineer

Core4ce LLC
12 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Tech stack

Lisp
Border Gateway Protocol
Cisco Routers
Cloud Computing
Complex Networks
Computer Security
Computer Networks
Linux
DNS
Cryptographic Protocols
Identity and Access Management
Internet Message Access Protocols
Networking Hardware
Network Packet
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Multi-protocol Systems
Network Security
Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP)
Simple Mail Transfer Protocols
Network Monitoring
Routing
Network Service
Network Time Protocols
Open Shortest Path First
Open Systems Interconnection (OSI)
OpenSSL
Simple Network Management Protocols
Syslog
TCP/IP
Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)
Tcpdump
Traffic Analysis
Wireshark
XML
SSL Certificate Management
Network Routers
Diagnostic Tools
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
Transport Layer Security
Identity Services Engine
Load Balancing
Firewalls (Computer Science)
SC Clearance
Cisco Firewalls
REST
Open Network Automation Platform
Cisco networks
Network Optimization

Job description

  • Design, configure, install, and manage enterprise network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
  • Plan and schedule the installation or modification of network hardware and software.
  • Implement and maintain secure network configurations across multi-VRF Cisco routers and enterprise environments.
  • Troubleshoot and analyze TCP/IP network traffic, including TCP 3-way handshake, TCP window scaling, and MSS.
  • Capture and analyze network packets using TCPDump (Linux) and Flow Monitor Capture (Cisco ASR).
  • Implement multi-protocol routing solutions with BGP, OSPF, and VRF-based networks.
  • Use Wireshark, TCPDump, and other diagnostic tools for network performance analysis.
  • Perform TLS/SSL handshake troubleshooting and security configuration.

*This position is designed to be flexible, with responsibilities evolving to meet business needs and enable individual growth.

Network Security & Compliance

  • Configure and maintain firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco), including security policies, VPNs, and intrusion prevention systems (IPS).
  • Implement AAA technologies (Cisco ISE, LDAP, OTP) for access management.
  • Ensure certificate management and encryption, including TLS/SSL and OpenSSL operations.
  • Install, configure, and troubleshoot digital certificates on F5 LTM/GTM/APM/ASM appliances.
  • Implement F5 Client Constrained Delegation (C3D) for certificate delegation.
  • Enable certificate-based authentication using Client-SSL profiles and APM policies.
  • Deploy and maintain network monitoring, alerting, and repair systems in production environments.
  • Troubleshoot BGP neighbor configurations, VPNv4 unicast summary, and OSPF network participation.
  • Optimize and troubleshoot load balancing solutions and DNS-based traffic management.

Requirements

Core4ce is seeking a Senior Enterprise Network Services Engineer to design, implement, and maintain secure and scalable enterprise network infrastructures. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in network engineering, security, routing, firewall management, load balancing, and automation. This role requires deep knowledge of TCP/IP networking, encryption protocols, traffic analysis, scripting, and cloud networking. Additionally, the candidate will be responsible for planning IT security projects, troubleshooting complex network issues, and ensuring compliance with security policies., * Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience as a Network Administrator or Network Security Engineer.

  • Secret clearance w/Tier 5 investigation
  • Strong knowledge of OSI and TCP/IP network models, TCP 3-way handshake, and window scaling.
  • Experience with Palo Alto and Cisco firewalls.
  • Experience with F5 LTM, GTM, APM, ASM for load balancing and security.
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification or equivalent experience or willingness to get within 45 days of hire.

Preferred

  • Strong troubleshooting skills with routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, VRF, LISP).
  • Familiarity with network packet capture tools (TCPDump, Wireshark).
  • Understanding of essential network services (DNS, SMTP, NTP, IMAP, SNMP).
  • Experience in TLS/SSL security, OpenSSL, and certificate management.
  • Experience working with Unix/Linux-based systems.
  • Experience with network automation (REST APIs, Syslog, XML, SNMP).
  • Experience deploying and troubleshooting load-balanced services and SSL certificate management.

Benefits & conditions

  • 401(k) with 100% company match on the first 6% deferred, with immediate vesting
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage-employee portion paid 100% by Core4ce
  • Unlimited access to training and certifications, with no pre-set cap on eligible professional development
  • Tuition assistance for job-related degrees and courses
  • Paid parental leave, PTO that grows with tenure, and generous holiday schedules
  • Got a big idea? At Core4ce, The Forge gives every employee the chance to propose bold innovations and help bring them to life with internal backing.

Join us to build a career that matters-supported by a company that invests in you.

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