Leidos
Description
Join our dynamic team at Leidos where innovation thrives and every member plays a crucial role in assuring our customers' success. Our commitment extends beyond work; we believe in empowering our teams, contributing to communities, and engaging in sustainable practices. If you seek a rewarding environment that values integrity and purpose, keep reading!
The Digital Modernization Sector at Leidos focuses on enhancing our digital transformation and IT programs to better serve our customers effectively and efficiently.
Your impactful journey starts here!
We are looking for an experienced F5 Load Balancer Engineer to contribute to a crucial defense enterprise IT contract. In this role, you will be the key player in the implementation, operations, and maintenance of load balancing technologies across a vast enterprise network. Your duties will encompass the integration of new technologies, performance tuning, and the deployment of essential system patches. You will tackle both on-premises and cloud environments and collaborate within a team to meet the mission needs of both internal and external customers.
Why Leidos?
Leidos promotes an exceptional work-life balance, ensuring you have time for personal well-being while making a meaningful impact.
Experience ample opportunities for professional development and career progression.
Discover more about our benefits on our careers page.
Core Responsibilities
Maintain Secure Socket Layer/Transport Layer Security (SSL/TLS) offloading functionality and ensure the operational status of PKI authentication features on F5 appliances.
Regularly back up load balancing configurations and PKI certificates as per customer policies.
Proactively notify customers about upcoming PKI certificate expirations and facilitate renewal processes.
Manage, create, and troubleshoot load-balanced IP address spaces.
Collaborate with engineers and architects to design and implement technical solutions.
Provide after-hours support for the 24/7/365 IT Operations Center to resolve service disruptions.
Develop and update technical documentation and operating procedures to assist IT Operations Center personnel in troubleshooting efforts.
Ideal Candidate Qualifications
Proven experience in administering and managing F5 load balancer appliances in an extensive enterprise setting.
Solid understanding of standards, concepts, and tools necessary for effective F5 appliance monitoring and management.
Technical proficiency in backing up PKI certificates and appliance configurations.
Expert skills in creating, managing, and troubleshooting load-balanced IP address space.
Adept at independently addressing customer requirements.
Experience in engaging with team members regarding requirements and solutions.
Familiarity with IT Service Management products, particularly ServiceNow.
Required Certifications
Must meet DoDM 8140.03 certification requirements for IT System Admin Intermediate level (e.g., Cloud+, GICSP, SSCP, Security+ CE, GSEC, or superior).
Must hold an F5 Certified Administrator (201) or higher certification.
Education
Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 8 years of related experience, or a Master's degree with 6 years of experience.
Equivalent education with an Associate's degree and 10 years of relevant experience or a High School diploma with 12 years of related experience can be considered in place of a Bachelor's degree.
Security Clearance
Due to the nature of the government contracts we support, US Citizenship is required.
TS/SCI with Poly is necessary for this position or TS/SCI along with a willingness to obtain and maintain a specific polygraph.
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Original Posting:
June 24, 2025 Note: While subject to change based on business needs, we anticipate this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days after the original posting date. Pay Range:
$89,700.00 - $162,150.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level serves as a general guideline and may be influenced by multiple factors, including responsibilities, education, experience, and market data.
June 24, 2025 Note: While subject to change based on business needs, we anticipate this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days after the original posting date. Pay Range:
$89,700.00 - $162,150.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level serves as a general guideline and may be influenced by multiple factors, including responsibilities, education, experience, and market data.