Leidos is hiring: Load Balance Network Engineer (SME) in Alexandria
Leidos, Alexandria, VA, United States
Leidos is seeking a Load Balance Network Engineer SME to maintain a large enterprise IT contract for the Department of Defense. This role requires implementation, operations, and maintenance of load balancer technologies in a global enterprise across multiple distributed networks. Duties include updating to new technologies, tuning performance, and implementing critical system patches. The infrastructure may include on‑premises and cloud resources. The individual will work in a team environment to ensure mission needs are met for internal and external customers.
Primary Tasks
Ensure Secure Socket Layer/Transport Layer Security (SSL/TLS) offloading and brokering PKI authentication features provided by the F5 appliance is operational at all times
Ensure load balancing configurations and PKI certificates are backed up in accordance with customer policies
Alert load balancing and reverse proxy customers prior to PKI certificate expiration and assist with certificate renewals as necessary
Create, manage, and troubleshoot load balanced IP address spaces
Develop and implement technical solutions in partnership with engineers and architects
Provide after‑hours support to 24/7/365 IT Operations Center personnel to assist with troubleshooting service outages
Develop and update technical solutions, operating procedures and other documentation for 24/7/365 IT Operations Center personnel to assist with initial troubleshooting and triage efforts
Basic Qualifications
Experienced in administering and managing F5 load balancer appliances in an enterprise environment
Knowledge of standards, concepts, and tools to be able to complete technology monitoring and management of F5 appliances
Technical knowledge backing up PKI certificates and appliance configurations
Expertise creating, managing, and troubleshooting load balanced IP address spaces
Experience working independently in support of customer requirements
Experience interfacing with team members on requirements and solutions
Familiarity with IT Service Management products such as ServiceNow
Certifications
Candidate must, at a minimum, meet DoDM 8140.03 (previously DoD 8570) – IT System Admin Intermediate certification requirements (Cloud+, GICSP, SSCP, Security+ CE, GSEC, or higher)
Candidate must possess an F5 Certified Administrator (201) or higher certification
Education
Bachelor’s degree with 12 years of relevant experience, Master’s degree with 10 years of experience
Education equivalency of Associate’s with 14 years of related experience or High School Diploma with 16 years of related experience can be used in lieu of Bachelor’s degree
Security Clearance
Due to the nature of the government contracts we support, US Citizenship is required
TS/SCI with Poly required for Position or TS/SCI and willingness to obtain and maintain a polygraph
Benefits
Leidos Life promotes excellent work‑life balance. You can make an impact and have time for your well‑being.
Leidos offers many opportunities for career development and advancement.
Learn more about the benefits we offer: https://www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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Primary Tasks
Ensure Secure Socket Layer/Transport Layer Security (SSL/TLS) offloading and brokering PKI authentication features provided by the F5 appliance is operational at all times
Ensure load balancing configurations and PKI certificates are backed up in accordance with customer policies
Alert load balancing and reverse proxy customers prior to PKI certificate expiration and assist with certificate renewals as necessary
Create, manage, and troubleshoot load balanced IP address spaces
Develop and implement technical solutions in partnership with engineers and architects
Provide after‑hours support to 24/7/365 IT Operations Center personnel to assist with troubleshooting service outages
Develop and update technical solutions, operating procedures and other documentation for 24/7/365 IT Operations Center personnel to assist with initial troubleshooting and triage efforts
Basic Qualifications
Experienced in administering and managing F5 load balancer appliances in an enterprise environment
Knowledge of standards, concepts, and tools to be able to complete technology monitoring and management of F5 appliances
Technical knowledge backing up PKI certificates and appliance configurations
Expertise creating, managing, and troubleshooting load balanced IP address spaces
Experience working independently in support of customer requirements
Experience interfacing with team members on requirements and solutions
Familiarity with IT Service Management products such as ServiceNow
Certifications
Candidate must, at a minimum, meet DoDM 8140.03 (previously DoD 8570) – IT System Admin Intermediate certification requirements (Cloud+, GICSP, SSCP, Security+ CE, GSEC, or higher)
Candidate must possess an F5 Certified Administrator (201) or higher certification
Education
Bachelor’s degree with 12 years of relevant experience, Master’s degree with 10 years of experience
Education equivalency of Associate’s with 14 years of related experience or High School Diploma with 16 years of related experience can be used in lieu of Bachelor’s degree
Security Clearance
Due to the nature of the government contracts we support, US Citizenship is required
TS/SCI with Poly required for Position or TS/SCI and willingness to obtain and maintain a polygraph
Benefits
Leidos Life promotes excellent work‑life balance. You can make an impact and have time for your well‑being.
Leidos offers many opportunities for career development and advancement.
Learn more about the benefits we offer: https://www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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