What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Engineer position at Akkodis?
Akkodis is seeking a highly skilled Senior F5 Engineer for a leading client located in Charlotte, NC, Dallas, TX, or Jersey City, NJ (Hybrid). We’re looking for an expert in F5 Load Balancing technologies (LTM, GTM) and iRules scripting, with a strong grasp of TCP/IP network communications. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with project managers, solution architects, and infrastructure teams to deliver robust, scalable solutions that support the client’s high-demand environments.
Rate Range: $62 per hour to $70 per hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design, configure, and manage F5 LTM and GTM appliances to support enterprise applications.
- Develop and maintain complex F5 iRules to control application traffic flow and manipulate headers as required.
- Provide advanced troubleshooting and optimization of network and application delivery issues.
- Collaborate with solution architects, application teams, and project managers to gather requirements and implement solutions.
- Ensure load balancing solutions align with Bank of America’s security and compliance standards.
- Participate in high-availability and disaster recovery planning related to load balancing infrastructure.
- Document all solutions, processes, and procedures for knowledge sharing and compliance.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Expert-level knowledge of F5 technologies: Local Traffic Manager (LTM), Global Traffic Manager (GTM), and iRules scripting.
- Strong understanding of TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, SSL/TLS, DNS, and other network protocols.
- Hands-on experience with configuring and tuning advanced load balancing and application delivery settings.
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment with cross-functional teams.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially in explaining complex technical topics to non-technical stakeholders.
- Familiarity with security principles related to network traffic and application access.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- F5 Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) or equivalent certification.
- Experience with automation and orchestration tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform).
- Exposure to cloud networking (AWS, Azure) and hybrid architectures.
- Experience in financial or large-scale enterprise environments is a plus.
If you are interested in this Senior F5 Engineer job in Charlotte, NC, Plano, TX, or Jersey City, NJ, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, go to Www.akkodis.com.
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Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan.
Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave, including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.
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Salary : $62 - $70