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System Administrator II (BIG IP F5)

Abacus Technology

Abacus Technology is seeking a Systems Administrator to provide Big IP F5 support for the Air Force Intranet Control (AFINC) III Support program at Maxwell AFB/Gunter Annex. This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities

  • Operate, maintain, monitor F5 appliances, configurations, identify BIG‐IP Traffic Processing Objects, and analyze overall health and effectiveness of multiple Big IP F5 instances.
  • Manage application integration designs around application logic and authentication configuration (session management, application redirects, rewrites, migration scenarios, app routing, CAC/PIV authentication).
  • Support, troubleshoot and configure SSL intercept/inspection, web certificates, certificate management, PKI Certificate Authority (CA) bundles, private/public keys.
  • Install, configure, and administer Big IP F5 Platform Suite referencing Web Applications with Local Traffic Manager (LTM) and Access Policy Manger (APM) services.
  • Install and patch Big IP F5 systems, and document DISA Security Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIGs) checklists.
  • Design and administrator load balancing strategies/ techniques, in application switching / traffic management, knowledge of persistence and SSL certificates.
  • Create and maintain documentation detailing architecture components, configurations, monitoring & alerting setup, troubleshooting guides, and checklists.
  • Qualifications 3+ years experience with Big IP F5 products.
  • Experience with Big IP F5 products performing systems administration, including installations, configurations, monitoring system performance and availability, upgrades, troubleshooting, and certificate management.
  • Excellent communication skills and analytical skills to troubleshoot issues.
  • EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

Requirements

  • HS diploma or GED.
  • Must be Security+ certified or hold an equivalent IAT II certification.
  • Must hold one of the following certifications or be able to obtain within 90 days of hire: F5 Certified Technology Specialist (F5‐CTS) – Local Traffic Manager (LTM); F5‐CTS – Access Policy Manager (APM); or F5 BIG‐IP Certified Administrator.
  • Must be a US citizen and hold a current Secret clearance.
  • Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.