Load Balancing Systems Administrator
Core
Establish and maintain reliable operation of computer systems, specifically configuring, deploying, and maintaining F5 BIG-IP load balancers, ADCs, and SSL offloading for an Air Force intelligence system.
Role type
Systems Administrator (F5 Load Balancing Specialist)
Builds
Secure, mission-critical infrastructure supporting Air Force intelligence systems
Domain
Defense / Network Infrastructure
Deliverable
infrastructure
Required skills
F5 BIG-IP administration, Windows Server management, SSL/TLS offloading, traffic management (GSLB/LSLB), iRules configuration, system health monitoring, incident response, root cause analysis, security policy compliance
Preferred skills
ServiceNow knowledge
Technologies
F5 BIG-IP, Windows Server, ServiceNow
Responsibilities
Configure, deploy, and maintain F5 BIG-IP systems including load balancers, ADCs, and SSL offloading; troubleshoot F5-related performance and availability issues; design and implement traffic management rules including GSLB and LSLB; manage SSL/TLS offloading including key and certificate administration; monitor F5 systems for health and performance; configure and maintain F5 iRules; support incident response and root cause analysis; maintain documentation for configurations and SOPs; collaborate with network, systems, and security teams.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC