F5 Networks Engineer

F5 WAF Security Administrator Most important: Manage WAF policies, Bot Defense, and DDoS mitigation on F5 load balancer

We are seeking an experienced F5 Administrator to manage and maintain our F5 infrastructure, including BIG-IP , BIG-IQ , and F5 Distributed Cloud (XC) platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in application delivery, security policy management, and advanced traffic protection features such as Bot Defense and DDoS mitigation .

• Administration & Maintenance Configure, deploy, and maintain F5 BIG-IP and BIG-IQ services. Manage F5 Distributed Cloud (XC) components for global application delivery and security. Perform regular updates, patches, and upgrades to ensure system stability and compliance.
• Security & Policy Management Create, update, and maintain security policies , including WAF (Web Application Firewall) configurations. Implement and tune bot profiles to mitigate automated threats. Configure and monitor DDoS protection across F5 platforms.
• Monitoring & Troubleshooting Monitor system health, performance, and security alerts. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to traffic management, SSL/TLS, and application availability. Provide root cause analysis and implement preventive measures.
• Documentation & Compliance Maintain detailed documentation of configurations, policies, and operational procedures. Ensure compliance with organizational security standards and regulatory requirements.

• Technical Expertise Hands-on experience with F5 BIG-IP modules (LTM, ASM, AFM, DNS, APM). Experience with advanced features such as IP Intelligence Familiarity with BIG-IQ for centralized management and analytics. Knowledge of F5 Distributed Cloud (XC) services and architecture. Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, SSL/TLS).
• Security Focus Experience configuring WAF policies , Bot Defense , and DDoS mitigation . Understanding of OWASP Top 10 and application security best practices.
• Other Requirements Scripting skills (Python, Bash, or iRules) for automation and customization. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Preferred Qualifications F5 Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) or F5 Certified Solution Expert (CSE). Experience with cloud integrations (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and API-based automation. Experience in administering Application Security and CNAPP tools (Veracode/SonarQube/Wiz).

For applications and inquiries, contact: hirings@openkyber.com