Load Balance/Traffic Management Administrator, Senior

POSITION CONTINGENT ON FUNDING/AWARD NO REMOTE WORK High-Level Description:

The Senior Load Balance/Traffic Management Administrator leads enterprise-level traffic optimization, secure access enforcement, and service delivery continuity through advanced load balancing and DNS/IP management capabilities in support of critical intelligence mission systems. Detailed Description:

This role

is responsible for

the configuration, sustainment, and optimization of high-availability traffic management solutions using

F5

and

Infoblox

platforms across multiple secure enclaves. The administrator will manage SSL/TLS offloading, enforce PKI-based authentication, and ensure the validity of digital certificates through automated monitoring and

expiration

alerts to prevent service disruptions. The position supports system scalability by provisioning virtual servers, defining VLANs, integrating servers with distribution switches, and

maintaining

STIG-compliant configurations across Windows, Linux, and virtual appliances. Working in close coordination with infrastructure and cybersecurity teams, the administrator supports the secure delivery of services through virtual environments (VMware vSphere, vCenter, Hyper-V), and leverages automation tools such as

Terraform

,

Chef

, and

SCCM

for baseline provisioning, patch deployment, and configuration enforcement. Responsibilities also include DNS/IPAM administration, print queue management, backup/recovery operations (NetBackup), and VM snapshot maintenance. The administrator

participates

in monthly security template updates, leads traffic-related incident resolution, and collaborates on cross-domain platform integrations. All work is performed in a classified environment with visibility into system state, health, and performance via integrated

AIOps

dashboards and automated alerting systems. The administrator ensures that privileged and tenant users

operate

within least-privilege access models, contributing directly to mission readiness and continuity of operations. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

, Network Engineering, or a related technical field. Security+ CE certification and TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph

required

. 8+ years of experience in IT operations, with 5+ years specializing in enterprise load balancing, DNS, or traffic management. Hands-on experience with

F5 BIG-IP

(LTM, GTM) and

Infoblox

for IP/DNS management. Expertise

in

SSL/TLS offloading

,

PKI certificate integration

, and automated certificate renewal and monitoring. Strong background in managing

virtual environments

and supporting

VMware vSphere

,

vCenter

, and

Hyper-V

. Proficiency

in infrastructure automation using

Terraform

,

Chef

, and

SCCM

. Experience supporting

STIG compliance

, secure enclave operations, and classified infrastructure audits. Familiarity with

NetBackup

, snapshot management, and print services in enterprise environments. Proven ability to troubleshoot system and traffic flow issues, develop technical documentation, and support mission-critical operations under tight timelines.

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