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# F5 Network Engineer

- **Company:** Addison Group
- **Location:** Dallas, TX, United States
- **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $140,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Firewall, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Data Centers, Domain Name System (DNS), Network Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Ansible, Software Deployment, TCP/IP, Web Applications, SSL Certificate Management, Curam Configuration Tools, Load Balancing, Computer Network Operations, Data Center Networking, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Api Design, Restful APIs, Terraform, Ddos, Big Ip
- **Published:** October 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/5392fa4a-5199-49db-95fb-cdce0d771b82/f-network-engineer

## About the Role

The ideal candidate brings practical production experience with F5 and can independently manage the platform while partnering with infrastructure, systems, and security teams., * At least five years of professional networking experience, with approximately five to ten years preferred.

 * A minimum of one year with F5 administration as a primary responsibility in a production environment.
 * Broad technical knowledge of enterprise routing, switching, and data center networks.
 * Hands-on familiarity with F5 BIG-IP modules such as LTM, APM, WAF/ASM, and DNS/GTM.
 * Understanding of TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, and networking across Layers 4-7.
 * Experience with infrastructure automation, configuration tools, or REST APIs.
 * Knowledge of certificate management, PKI, and secure network design.
 * Experience with F5 Distributed Cloud or comparable cloud application delivery services.
 * A degree is not required; relevant technical experience is the priority.

## Description

An established energy organization is expanding its infrastructure team and seeking an experienced networking professional to support a modernized data center environment. This newly created position will serve as the primary technical resource for F5 platforms while contributing to broader network operations. The role combines hands-on application delivery, load balancing, and security responsibilities with routing, switching, and data center networking., * Administer F5 BIG-IP services across traffic management, application access, web application protection, and DNS functions.

 * Create and maintain load-balancing configurations, including virtual servers, server pools, health checks, and traffic-handling rules.
 * Write and refine iRules and streamline platform administration through Ansible, Terraform, and API-based automation.
 * Maintain secure application connections through SSL/TLS configuration and certificate renewal management.
 * Adjust web application firewall controls, bot protection, and DDoS defenses to address evolving threats.
 * Assist with F5 Distributed Cloud services, including application protection, cloud load balancing, and Customer Edge deployments.
 * Diagnose connectivity and application delivery issues, evaluate platform performance, and coordinate upgrades.
 * Support routing, switching, and network operations within the data center.
 * Work closely with systems administrators, security professionals, and application teams to resolve issues and plan changes.
 * Maintain technical documentation and provide guidance on F5 configuration and operational practices.