Description
Leidos is seeking a Load Balance System Administrator to support a large enterprise IT contract for the DOD. This role is responsible for implementation, operations, and maintenance of load balancer technologies in a global enterprise across multiple networks. Duties include updating to new technologies, tuning performance, and implementation of critical system patches. This infrastructure may include on-premises and cloud resources.
Why Leidos?
Successful candidates must possess the following skills:
Ensure Secure Socket Layer/Transport Layer Security (SSL/TLS) offloading and brokering PKI authentication features provided by the F5 appliance is operational at all times
Ensure load balancing configurations and PKI certificates are backed up in accordance with customer policies
Alert load balancing and reverse proxy customers prior to PKI certificate expiration and assist with certificate renewals as necessary
Create, manage, and troubleshoot load balanced IP address spaces
Develop and implement technical solutions in collaboration with engineers and architects
Provide after-hours support to 24/7/365 IT Operations Center personnel to assist with troubleshooting service outages
Develop and update technical solutions, operating procedures and other documentation for 24/7/365 IT Operations Center personnel to assist with initial troubleshooting and triage efforts
Basic Qualifications:
Experienced in administering and managing F5 load balancer appliances in an enterprise environment
Knowledge of standards, concepts, and tools to be able to complete technology monitoring and management of F5 appliances.
Technical knowledge backing up PKI certificates and appliance configurations.
Extensive experience creating, managing, and troubleshooting load balanced IP address spaces.
Experience working independently in support of customer requirements
Experience interfacing with team members on requirements and solutions
Familiar with IT Service Management products such as ServiceNow
Certifications:
Candidate must, at a minimum, meet DoD 8570.11- IAT Level II certification requirements (currently Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC, or SSCP)
Candidate must possess an F5 Certified Administrator (201) or higher certification
Education:
Bachelor's degree with 8 years of relevant experience, Masters degree with 6 years
Education equivalency of Associate's with 10 years of related experience or High School Diploma with 12 years of related experience can be used in lieu of Bachelor's degree.
Security Clearance:
Due to the nature of the government contracts we support, US Citizenship is required.
TS/SCI with Poly is required for position or a TS/SCI and willingness to get a Poly.
While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.