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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # F5 Load Balance Specialist - **Company:** First Call Trading Corporation - **Location:** O'Fallon, MO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Application Firewall, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Program Optimization, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, DDoS Mitigation, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System Security Extensions, Domain Name System (DNS), Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Network Service, Ansible, BIG-IP Global Traffic Manager (GTM), Security Information and Event Management, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Software Vulnerability Management, SSL Certificate Management, Transport Layer Security, Cloud Platform System, System Availability, BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM), Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM), Restful APIs, Terraform, Devsecops, Big Ip, Microservices - **Published:** August 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us566beb4f96c78e69420efb3229f27ff0 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field. * Master's degree preferred. Experience * 10+ years of experience in enterprise networking and application delivery. * 7+ years of hands-on experience with F5 BIG-IP technologies. * Proven experience leading large-scale enterprise load-balancing environments. * Experience supporting mission-critical global applications. ## Description The Enterprise Network Operations Lead is responsible for leading the engineering, architecture, governance, and strategic direction of enterprise load-balancing and application delivery services. This role serves as the technical authority for F5 BIG-IP platforms including LTM, DNS/GTM, ASM/AWAF, SSL Orchestrator, and associated application delivery technologies. The individual will design, implement, and manage highly available, scalable, and secure application delivery infrastructures supporting business-critical services across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. The role requires strong expertise in platform modernization, automation, operational excellence, security integration, and stakeholder management., Strategy & Architecture * Define and drive the enterprise-wide roadmap for Application Delivery Controller (ADC) and load-balancing services. * Architect resilient, scalable, and secure application delivery solutions across global environments. * Establish technology standards, governance frameworks, and operational best practices for F5 platforms. * Provide architectural guidance for new application deployments, digital transformation initiatives, and cloud adoption programs. * Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend modernization strategies to improve availability, security, and performance. F5 Engineering & Platform Management * Design, implement, and administer F5 BIG-IP solutions including: * Local Traffic Manager (LTM) * DNS / Global Traffic Manager (GTM) * Advanced Web Application Firewall (AWAF/ASM) * SSL Orchestrator * Access Policy Manager (APM) * DNS Security Services * Develop and maintain application delivery architectures supporting high availability and disaster recovery requirements. * Implement advanced traffic management, SSL offloading, persistence, health monitoring, and content switching solutions. * Manage F5 upgrades, migrations, software lifecycle, capacity planning, and platform optimization. Security & Compliance * Design and implement secure application delivery solutions aligned with enterprise security standards. * Integrate F5 security services with WAF, DDoS protection, certificate management, IAM, and SIEM platforms. * Oversee SSL/TLS encryption strategies and certificate lifecycle management. * Support internal audits, compliance requirements, security assessments, and vulnerability remediation activities. * Collaborate with Cyber Security teams to enhance application protection and zero-trust initiatives. Cloud & Hybrid Integration * Architect cloud-based load-balancing solutions across Azure, AWS, and hybrid environments. * Support deployment and management of virtual F5 appliances and cloud-native ADC solutions. * Integrate enterprise networking services with Kubernetes, container platforms, and microservices architectures. * Drive cloud migration initiatives while ensuring application availability and security. Automation & DevOps * Develop Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and automation frameworks using: * Terraform * Ansible * Python * REST APIs * CI/CD Pipelines * Automate provisioning, configuration management, compliance validation, and operational reporting. * Promote DevSecOps practices across application delivery and network services. Operations & Service Excellence * Provide technical leadership for L2/L3/L4 operational teams. * Lead major incident management, root cause analysis, and problem management activities. * Ensure platform availability, performance, and SLA compliance. * Drive continuous service improvements through automation and operational optimization. * Develop operational runbooks, SOPs, and knowledge repositories. Leadership & Stakeholder Management * Act as the primary technical escalation point for application delivery and load-balancing services. * Mentor engineers and develop technical capabilities within the team. * Engage with enterprise architects, application owners, security teams, cloud teams, and external vendors. * Present architecture recommendations and operational reviews to senior leadership and business stakeholders. ## Related Videos - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Dev & Test in the Cloud? 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