F5 Security Engineer (TS/SCI – CI Poly)

At this time, we can only accept candidates with an active TS/SCI WITH A COUNTERINTELLIGENCE POLY GRAPH (US Citizen) and local to one of the following locations: Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, DC; Reston, VA; College Park, MD; Quantico, VA; Colorado Springs, CO; Waikiki, HI

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide Tier-3/4 level support for F5 related architecture
• Ability to listen and collaborate with audiences ranging from IT administrators to executive level stakeholders to help deliver solutions
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to identify root causes of issues and provide solutions
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, both oral and written, with the ability to articulate and educate others about complex technology with business acumen
• Hands on knowledge of TCP/IP and UNIX/LINUX variants.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of network devices (routers, switches, etc.) including such topics as HTTP headers, ISO layers, and TCP flags
• Familiar with F5 Architecture and comfortable with creating and managing multiple Route Domains and/or Partitions
• Lead complex troubleshooting efforts and on-site/remote support

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) related field with eight+ years of experience.
• Familiar with working in an environment with development, engineering, sustainment, and overall O&M activities for a secure government system
• Relevant F5 Certified Professional certifications and must remain current with changes
• Must possess the required DoD Directive 8570.1 IAT Level II or higher certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• F5 300-series certification

Security Clearance Requirements:
Must possess an active TS/SCI w/ a CI polygraph.