GDIT is your place.  Make it your own by discovering new ways to apply the latest technologies securely and expertly.  By owning your opportunity at GDIT, you’ll become a critical part in how we successfully solve our clients’ biggest challenges, deliver on promise, and innovate the client’s physical/virtual infrastructure for the future.  Our work depends on an F5 Engineer joining our team to support Government activities in Sterling, VA or Annapolis Junction, MD. 

At GDIT, we foster a people-focused and customer-centric environment in delivering Network Engineering Services.  As an F5 Engineer supporting the Government, you will be responsible for traffic management, F5 Local Traffic Manager, F5 Global Traffic, Tool Command Language (TcL), and more.

In this role, a typical day will include:

Manages the configuration on multiple physical and virtual F5 across multiple data centersParticipates in the development and support of customer technical requirementsPlans, designs, develops, implements, and operates F5 products such as LTM, ASM, BIG-IQ, and APMProvides clear technical documentation and written procedures for issues identified and addressedProposes and implements system enhancements that improves the performance and reliability of the network security infrastructureMonitors and troubleshoots platform and OS based problems: network security infrastructure, and connectivity issuesPerforms launch testing for new software releases and the introduction of new featuresCollaborates with different technology towers to achieve common goalsApplies capacity planning configuration changes as neededAddresses performance, scalability, and service architecture administration issuesCoordinates equipment orders including physical or virtual appliances, as well as upgrading, monitoring, testing, and servicing the systems as needed

What you’ll need:

Active TS/SCI clearance and ability to obtain and maintain a CI polyEducation:  Bachelor Degree, or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.Must meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II requirements including one of the following:  Security+ CE, CND, SSCP, GSEC, GICSP, CySA+, or CCNA Security Must have the F5 201 certification or obtain the certification within 3 months of hire date.7+ years of relevant F5 experience with F5 LTM, ASM, BIG-IQ, and/or APM administration and life cycle management including experience with advanced iRule creation and troubleshootingDemonstrates knowledge of a broad range of technology towers i.e.: Storage, Virtualization, Intel, Networking, Data Center Migration and Disaster RecoveryExperience deploying, managing, and troubleshooting network systems, switching, and routing protocol standards such as: TCP/IP, MPLS, OSPF, BGP, SDN, and 802.1x.Experience managing and troubleshooting DNS, DHCP, IPAM, and NTP in a large multi-site environmentKnowledge of risk and controls landscape, ensuring company-wide standards are met

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
● Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
● 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