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F5 Network Administrator

Diamondback Energy
Posted 4 days ago, valid for 14 hours
Location

Dallas, TX 75320, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are looking for an experienced F5 Administrator with over 5 years of hands-on F5 BIG-IP administration in enterprise environments.
  • The role involves configuring and managing F5 BIG-IP platforms, developing automation scripts, and implementing security measures like WAF and DDoS protection.
  • Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or have equivalent experience, along with strong knowledge of TCP/IP, HTTP/S, and networking.
  • Preferred qualifications include F5 certifications and familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience.

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We are seeking an experienced F5 Administrator to support enterprise application delivery, security, and load balancing across on-prem and cloud environments. This role will focus on designing, implementing, and optimizing F5 BIG-IP and F5 Distributed Cloud (XC) platforms.


 

Job Responsibilities:

Include but are not limited to

  • Configure and manage F5 BIG-IP (LTM, APM, WAF/ASM, DNS/GTM) for application delivery and security
  • Build and maintain virtual servers, pools, health monitors, and traffic policies
  • Develop iRules and automate configurations using Ansible, Terraform, and REST APIs
  • Manage SSL/TLS configurations and certificate lifecycle
  • Implement and tune WAF, bot defense, and DDoS protection policies
  • Support F5 Distributed Cloud (XC) including load balancers, WAAP, and CE node deployments
  • Monitor performance, troubleshoot incidents, and support system upgrades and lifecycle management
  • Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams; provide SME guidance and documentation

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years of hands-on F5 BIG-IP administration in enterprise environments
  • Strong experience with LTM, APM, WAF/ASM, and DNS/GTM
  • Experience with F5 Distributed Cloud (XC) or similar cloud-based application delivery platforms
  • Proficiency in TCP/IP, HTTP/S, DNS, and Layer 4–7 networking
  • Experience with automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, APIs)
  • Knowledge of SSL/TLS, PKI, and security best practices

Preferred Qualifications:

  • F5 certifications (F5-CA or F5-CTS)
  • Experience with BIG-IQ, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), or Kubernetes integrations
  • Familiarity with CI/CD, GitOps, and observability tools
  • Experience with multi-cloud networking or modern security architectures (Zero Trust)
  • Familiarity with Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC) and VXLAN EVPN overlay networks, including integration considerations for F5 BIG-IP deployments within spine-leaf data center fabrics.

Diamondback is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diamondback provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, veteran or disability status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. Diamondback participates in E-Verify. Learn more about E-Verify.




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