Load Balancing Systems Administrator

Requirements
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### Must have:

### - We require a high school diploma with 6 to 9 years of relevant experience, or equivalent experience. - We require an active TS/SCI clearance. - We require a current CompTIA Security+ certification. - We are looking for experience as a system administrator in a mid- to large-scale Windows environment. - We require hands-on experience with F5 BIG-IP systems, including load balancers, ADCs, and SSL offloading. - We need someone who can perform daily system health checks. - We require experience installing software on Windows Server platforms. - We require experience troubleshooting in a Windows environment. - We require experience developing standard operating procedures for system functions. - Preferred qualifications include ServiceNow knowledge. - Strong written and verbal communication skills are preferred. - We prefer candidates who can coordinate effectively with stakeholders and collaborate well with team members.

Responsibilities:
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- We establish and maintain the reliable operation of computer systems, including operating systems, software, and hardware in both networked and standalone environments. - We install, evaluate, and configure supported products and resolve issues encountered during deployment and use. - We troubleshoot, isolate, and correct system and server problems and anomalies. - We create and document new methods that support network and system operations, and we implement process improvements when needed. - We consult with support teams, help desks, customers, and other technical staff to resolve issues and coordinate maintenance activities. - We identify recurring issues and recommend actions to reduce their impact or frequency. - We may plan transitions from development or production environments to new technologies. - We monitor system performance, manage system data, and determine appropriate server installation methods and procedures. - We configure, deploy, and maintain F5 BIG-IP systems, including load balancers, ADCs, and SSL offloading. - We troubleshoot F5-related performance and availability issues to minimize service disruption. - We collaborate with network, systems, and security teams to integrate F5 solutions into the broader infrastructure. - We design and implement traffic management rules, including GSLB and LSLB. - We manage SSL/TLS offloading, including key and certificate administration for secure communications. - We monitor F5 systems for health and performance and provide optimization recommendations. - We configure and maintain F5 iRules to manage application traffic and support specialized use cases. - We ensure compliance with security policies, best practices, and regulatory requirements. - We support incident response and root cause analysis for F5-related issues affecting critical applications or services. - We maintain documentation for F5 configurations, change management, troubleshooting, and standard operating procedures. - We provide technical guidance and support to other IT teams and end users. - We assist with F5 system upgrades and patching.
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Company:
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We are hiring a Systems Administrator with F5 load balancing expertise to support an Air Force intelligence system. This is an onsite role based in San Antonio, Texas. The position offers a salary range of USD $80,000 to $85,000 per year and requires work in a secure, mission-critical environment supporting essential infrastructure.
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