F5 Engineer - Hybrid (Dublin) - 12 Month Contract - Outside IR35 We are partnering with a leading IT consultancy to find a talented F5 Engineer to join our dynamic team in Dublin.
This role will focus on delivering expert configuration and support for F5 BIG- IP appliances, ensuring high-performance load balancing and security management for a high-profile client.
This hybrid position requires you to work 2 days a week on-site in Dublin, offering flexibility while ensuring collaboration with key stakeholders.
The role is signed off outside IR35, with a competitive daily rate of £- or .
Key Responsibilities: Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot F5 BIG- IP appliances (LTM, GTM/DNS, etc.
), managing load balancing, SSL offloading, traffic management, and global server load balancing (GSLB).
Diagnose and resolve technical issues related to F5 devices.
Monitor F5 infrastructure and resolve issues before they affect production environments.
Implement and manage F5 security.
Plan and implement firmware and software upgrades for F5 products.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as network engineers, DevOps, and system administrators, documenting technical processes, system configurations, and troubleshooting steps.
Utilize automation tools (such as Ansible, Python, or iRules Scripting) to streamline F5-related tasks and develop and implement iRules for traffic management.
What You Will Ideally Bring: Extensive hands-on experience working with F5 products in a network or security engineering capacity.
Familiarity with related technologies such as Cisco and Palo Alto Networks is an advantage.
F5 Certified Technology Specialist (F5-CTS) - this certification validates specific F5 module expertise (desirable).
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) for foundational networking knowledge (optional but beneficial).
Other network or security certifications such as CompTIA Network+, Security+, or more advanced certifications like CCNP (optional but beneficial).
Contract Details: Duration: 12 months (view for extension) Day Rate: £ Outside IR35 or Location: Dublin (2 days per week on-site) F5 Engineer - Hybrid (Dublin) - 12 Month Contract- Outside IR35