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# Senior F5 Network Engineer in Tampa

- **Company:** Energy Jobline
- **Location:** Tampa, FL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $92,300.0 - $166,850.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, CompTIA Security+, System Configuration, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Scrum Methodology, Ansible, Software Deployment, TCP/IP, Workflow Management Systems, Transport Layer Security, Load Balancing, System Availability, Multi-Cloud, HybridCloud, Tools for Reporting, Terraform, Big Ip
- **Published:** October 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.energyjobline.com/job/senior-f5-network-engineer-tampa-32029183

## About the Role

* BA/BS with 8+ years of prior relevant experience
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 * HS/GED with 10+ years of relevant experience
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 * MS with 3+ years of relevant experience
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 * Hands-on experience with F5 BIG-IP systems, including Load Balancers, ADCs, and SSL offloading.
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 * Deep proficiency in configuring and managing F5 systems for high availability, disaster recovery, and scalability. Strong knowledge of networking protocols, including TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, DNS, and SSL/TLS. Experience with F5 iRules and traffic management policies for application delivery. Ability to troubleshoot complex F5 issues, including performance, connectivity, and security problems.
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 * Experience managing workloads and agile tasking using Azure DevOps (ADO) boards, Scrumban, or related Agile methodologies under tight DoD operational timelines. Excellent documentation skills for creating and maintaining configuration guides, troubleshooting steps, and change management records.
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 * Applicable DoD 8140 or DoD 8570 Certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+).
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 * Active TS/SCI Security Clearance
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 * US citizenship required.
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 * Willingness and capable of supporting USCENTCOM exercises or operational requirements, with potential for up to 10% travel to OCONUS locations.
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 * Familiarity with monitoring and reporting tools for F5 system performance (e.g., F5 Analytics). Experience with F5 integration in hybrid cloud or multi-cloud environments. Familiarity with automation and orchestration tools for F5 management (e.g., Ansible, Terraform).
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 * Prior experience supporting USCENTCOM and familiarity with its mission and operations.
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## Description

The F5 Administrator is responsible for the configuration, deployment, and maintenance of F5 BIG-IP systems, ensuring the optimal performance, security, and availability of critical applications. This role involves hands-on technical work, troubleshooting complex F5-related issues, and collaborating with various IT teams to integrate F5 solutions within the broader network and infrastructure environment. The F5 Administrator will contribute directly to the mission success of USCENTCOM by maintaining robust and efficient application delivery services.