The F5 Load Balancer Administrator is responsible for the administration, maintenance, and support of the organization’s F5 load balancing infrastructure. This role works closely with network administrators, application teams, and cross-functional teams to ensure high availability, performance, and security of F5 load balancing solutions. You will need to visit the domestic client’s offices / data centres on a daily basis or on an as-needed basis as part of this role.Responsibilities:
The F5 Load Balancer Administrator plays a critical role in ensuring the high availability, performance, and security of the organization’s F5 load balancing infrastructure. This position requires a strong background in F5 load balancer administration, technical expertise, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Perform administration tasks for F5 load balancers, including configuration, monitoring, troubleshooting, and user administration
- Design, implement, and deploy F5 load balancing solutions for applications and services
- Collaborate with application teams to understand requirements and optimize load balancing configurations
- Implement and test F5 load balancer upgrades, migrations, and new deployments
- Maintain documentation, runbooks, and knowledge base articles for F5 load balancing systems and processes
- Stay up-to-date with the latest F5 product releases, features, and industry trends
- Ready to work on 24/7 shifts to support client requirement.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
- 5-8 years of experience in F5 load balancer administration and support roles
- Solid understanding of load balancing concepts, technologies, and best practices
- Proficiency in F5 BIG-IP administration, including configuration, monitoring, and scripting
- Knowledge of network protocols, web application architectures, and security concepts
- Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analytical skills
- Excellent communication abilities and teamwork
Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise