Load Balancer- F5 Engineer

Role : Cisco Networking & F5 Load Balancers (L3 level)

Location : Dearborn, MI (Day 1 ONSITE)

Position Type : 12 Months Contract

SME Experience : Job Summary :

The Network Operations Engineer is responsible for day-to-day network monitoring, incident resolution, and implementation of changes across Cisco network infrastructure and F5 load balancing environments. This role acts as a bridge between Level 1 support and senior engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities :

Cisco Networking :

Monitor and maintain Cisco routers, switches, and wireless controllers.

Perform routine configuration changes and upgrades.

Troubleshoot Layer 2 / 3 network issues and escalate complex problems to L3.

Assist in implementing network segmentation, VLANs, and routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP).

Support network access control and basic security policies.

F5 Load Balancers :

Perform basic configuration and health checks of F5 BIG-IP appliances.

Assist in creating and modifying virtual servers, pools, and nodes.

Monitor traffic distribution and troubleshoot load balancing issues.

Apply iRules and profiles under guidance from L3 engineers.

Participate in SSL certificate management and renewals.

General :

Respond to incidents and service requests within SLA.

Maintain documentation for network diagrams, configurations, and operational procedures.

Participate in change management and CAB meetings.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams for application and infrastructure support.

Required Skills :

Hands-on experience with Cisco IOS / NX-OS.

Familiarity with F5 BIG-IP LTM / GTM modules.

Basic understanding of iRules and SSL offloading.

Experience with network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, PRTG, etc.).

CCNA or CCNP (preferred).