Job Description

HiGreetings of the Day.We have a critical opening with our client for the F5 Load Balancer - Level 3 Engineer role for Pune Location.Experience : 6-120years - Work Form Office
Payroll Company Name: CIEL
Mode of Employment: ContractNotice Period :Immediate, 15 days & 30 days MaxJob descriptionJob Summary:We are seeking an experienced F5 Load Balancer L3 Engineer to manage, maintain, and optimize network
load balancing infrastructure. This role is crucial to ensure high availability, performance, and security of
applications delivered through F5 technologies. As an L3 engineer, you will work on complex
troubleshooting, configuration, and implementation tasks, collaborating with cross-functional teams to
ensure seamless service delivery.
Responsibilities:
F5 Load Balancer Administration:
o Implementation and manage F5 load balancers (LTM, GTM, ASM, APM modules).
o Develop and implement F5 profiles, rules and policies to meet business requirements.
o Maintain, upgrade, and troubleshoot F5 infrastructure to ensure uptime and reliability.
o Continuously monitor load balancer performance and ensure optimal traffic distribution.
o Analyze logs and performance data to proactively identify and resolve issues.
o Implement health checks and failover strategies to ensure high availability of applications.
Troubleshooting:
o Serve as the Level 3 (L3) escalation point for resolving complex network and application-
related issues.
o Troubleshoot and resolve connectivity, traffic flow, and application performance issues
involving F5 products. Collaboration:
o Work closely with network engineers, security teams, and application teams to ensure
alignment on load balancing requirements.
o Collaborate on security compliance audits and assessments related to load balancing and
traffic management. Security:
o Implement security measures such as SSL offloading, web application firewalls (WAF), and
DDoS protection on F5 devices.
o Stay updated on the latest security threats and ensure configurations are optimized to
mitigate risks.
Documentation:
o Create and maintain documentation for F5 configurations, processes, and network
architecture.
o Provide technical training and knowledge transfer to junior engineers or team members.
Automation & Optimization:
o Automate routine tasks using F5 iControl REST API and scripting languages such as Python
or Bash.
o Propose improvements and optimization strategies for load balancing services.Requirements:
Education:o Bachelors degree in computer engineering, Information Technology, or a related field (or
equivalent experience). Experience:
o 6+ years of hands-on experience with F5 load balancers (BIG-IP LTM, GTM, ASM, APM).
o Proven expertise in designing and implementing advanced load balancing solutions.
o Experience with networking protocols such as TCP/IP, HTTP, SSL, DNS, and related
technologies. Skills:
o Proficiency in writing and debugging F5 iRules.
o Strong understanding of application traffic flows and troubleshooting techniques.
o Knowledge of network security principles, SSL certificates, and encryption methodologies.
o Hands-on experience with automation and scripting tools (e.g., Python, Bash).
o Familiarity with other load balancers, firewalls, and web proxies is a plus.
o Familiarity with cloud-based load balancing solutions (AWS, Azure, GCP).
o Experience with DevOps tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or Jenkins for infrastructure
automation. Soft Skills:
o Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
o Strong communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
o Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently or collaboratively. Certifications:
o F5 Certified BIG-IP Administrator (F5-CA) or higher certification is preferred.
o CCNA/CCNP or other relevant network certifications are good to have.About CIEL HR (Payroll Company)
Ciel HR marks the return of HR visionaries to the HR Services industry, powered by technology and analytics. The Founders of Ma Foi, the pioneer of the HR services sector in India, along with some of the finest brains in the HR Services Industry have envisioned and built the firm, CielHR, to deliver the full range of Recruiting services from Executive Search, Recruitment Process Outsourcing and Staffing Permanent as well as Temporary roles through its offices in India and the Middle East.Website:Role really excites you kindly share resume toRegardsSoumya RajeshCIEL HR

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