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:Role: F5 Load balancer EngineerJob Summary \xe2\x80\x93We are looking for a highly skilled networking professional with 8-12 years of experience as a F5 load balancer with comprehensive IP Network knowledge who performs end-to-end services for clients using a consultative approach.Years of experience needed \xe2\x80\x938-12 years of experience as a Network Engineer or experience in managing and leading infrastructure and network projects.Technical Skills:\xef\x82\xb7 Hands on CLI experience on F5 LTM and GTM\xef\x82\xb7 Knowledge in deploying or decommissioning F5 product\xef\x82\xb7 Experience in Decommissioning live F5 device.\xef\x82\xb7 The Network Engineer must have 3-5 years of relevant hands-on experience on Load Balancing (F5 preferred).\xef\x82\xb7 Have hands-on experience in installation, migration and decommissioning of load balancing devices.\xef\x82\xb7 Expertise of networking fundamentals including Network topology, VLANs, Routing, Switching, Global/Local Load Balancing and Firewalls.\xef\x82\xb7 Fundamental understanding of scripting languages (e.g. Python, bash) and ansible automation.\xef\x82\xb7 Strong knowledge of one or more infrastructure disciplines such as hardware, networking terminology, deployment practices, integration, automation, scaling, resiliency.\xef\x82\xb7 Good understanding of REST API and container-based deployment models.\xef\x82\xb7 Experience and comfortable working in a Linux CLI environment.\xef\x82\xb7 Good at troubleshooting issues.\xef\x82\xb7 Experience in standard industry change management processes and implementing methodical infrastructure change processes in a high-risk environment.\xef\x82\xb7 Understanding of version and revision control practices and procedures.Process Skills:\xef\x82\xb7 Good exposure to the technology and involvement into day-to-day operations (Incident, Change & ProblemManagement) of Network and Load Balancer.\xef\x82\xb7 Should be willing to work in rotational shifts including night shifts.\xef\x82\xb7 Should be willing to act as an on-call engineer as and when required.\xef\x82\xb7 Advanced Level of Internetworking theory and practical applications\xef\x82\xb7 Basic Level of Network diagnostic methods, tools, and interpreting packet captures\xef\x82\xb7 Basic Level of Security and Risk exposure assessments and mitigation\xef\x82\xb7 Proficient in analysis of business system requirements in a multi-platform distributed environment\xef\x82\xb7 Excellent command of business knowledge\xef\x82\xb7 Project management and process coordination\xef\x82\xb7 Relationship building - ability to solicit input from internal and external sources.\xef\x82\xb7 Change leadership OSI - Model\xef\x82\xb7 Metrics and reporting Experience in IT- Infrastructure Projects. Infrastructure domain knowledge is essential.\xef\x82\xb7 Knowledge in preparing / developing project schedules, estimation, establishing measures and milestones, definition, scoping, tracking etc.\xef\x82\xb7 Experience in managing projects through use of processes like risk management, quality management, Issue/problem management & Scope change management.Behavioral Skills :\xef\x82\xb7 Ability to effectively manage relationships with other infrastructure teams, application teams, stakeholders, business, and customer representatives.\xef\x82\xb7 Organizational skills with attention to task details, documentation, and target dates.\xef\x82\xb7 Effective interpersonal, team building and communication skills.\xef\x82\xb7 Must know when to ask for assistance. Must be approachable, teachable, a team player with a strong desire to continue learning and expanding their experience in a highly evolving technical environment.\xef\x82\xb7 Must have good time management skills and be able to meet rigid and urgent assignment schedules.\xef\x82\xb7 Proven ability to influence the definition of technical strategies and design solutions.\xef\x82\xb7 Flexible to work in off hours/weekends.\xef\x82\xb7 Flexible to work in 24x7 on-call rotation.Qualification:\xef\x82\xb7 BE/B.Sc. degree or equivalent graduation Degree.\xef\x82\xb7 8-12 years of relevant experience in F5 with good analytical skills.\xef\x82\xb7 Must have excellent communication skills, flexibility to travel and run the show as individual contributor.Certifications:certifications desirable but not mandatory:\xef\x83\xbc 101: Application Delivery Fundamentals\xef\x83\xbc F5 Certified BIG-IP Administrator (F5-CA):201: TMOS Administration\xef\x83\xbc F5 Certified Technology Specialist in LTM :301b: LTM Technology Specialist Exam: Maintain & Troubleshoot\xef\x83\xbc Any F5 certificationAbout MphasisMphasis applies next-generation technology to help enterprises transform businesses globally. Customer centricity is foundational to Mphasis and is reflected in the Mphasis\xe2\x80\x99 Front2Back\xe2\x84\xa2 Transformation approach. Front2Back\xe2\x84\xa2 uses the exponential power of cloud and cognitive to provide hyper-personalized (C=X2C2TM=1) digital experience to clients and their end customers. Mphasis\xe2\x80\x99 Service Transformation approach helps \xe2\x80\x98shrink the core\xe2\x80\x99 through the application of digital technologies across legacy environments within an enterprise, enabling businesses to stay ahead in a changing world. Mphasis\xe2\x80\x99 core reference architectures and tools, speed and innovation with domain expertise and specialization are key to building strong relationships with marquee clients.Skills:PRIMARY COMPETENCY : Network PRIMARY SKILL : Cisco LB- BIG IP F5 PRIMARY SKILL PERCENTAGE : 80 SECONDARY COMPETENCY : Network SECONDARY SKILL : Routing & Switching SECONDARY SKILL PERCENTAGE : 20About Company:Mphasis is a leading IT solutions provider, offering Applications, Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and Infrastructure services globally through a combination of technology knowhow, domain and process expertise. The accolades we have been garnering can be attributed to our undeterred focus in delivering quality solutions across verticals that meet the challenging requirements of our esteemed customers. We have been recently felicitated by the economic times as the most distinguished digital company 2015. We have also been ranked 29 of 100 largest financial technology vendors by American Banker and BAI in the FinTech Forward Top 100 rankings.

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