Job Description

F5 SME- REMOTE

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced   F5 Subject Matter Expert (SME)to lead the deployment   of F5 BIG-IP solutions while also serving as a   train-the-trainer resource for internal engineering, operations, and support teams. This role requires deep hands-on technical expertise combined with strong communication and instructional skills to enable long-term operational excellence.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience deploying F5 in a   Vmware Hypervisor environment , mentoring engineers.

Key Responsibilities

Train-the-Trainer & Enablement

• Develop and deliver train-the-trainer programs for engineering and operations teams
  
• Create technical documentation, runbooks, labs, and deployment guides
  
• Lead hands-on workshops, architecture reviews, and troubleshooting sessions
  
• Establish standard operating procedures (SOPs) and configuration standards
  
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers on F5 best practices
  
• Serve as the escalation point for complex F5 issues
  

Technical Deployment & Architecture

• Design, deploy, and support F5 BIG-IP solutions including:
  
• LTM, DNS/GTM, ASM/Advanced WAF, APM
  
• Implement high availability, failover, and disaster recovery configurations
  
• Perform application migrations (F5 on hardware -> F5 on Vmware)
  
• Configure SSL offload, SSL inspection, and certificate management
  
• Tune traffic profiles for performance, security, and scalability
  
• Deploy F5 Virtual Editions (VE) in on-prem environments
  

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on experience with F5 BIG-IP
  
• Expert-level knowledge of LTM and at least two of the following:
  
• DNS/GTM, ASM/Advanced WAF, APM
  
• Strong experience with enterprise F5 deployments and migrations
  
• Proven experience training engineers or trainers
  
• Deep understanding of:
  
• TCP/IP, DNS, SSL
  
• Load balancing and application delivery concepts
  
• Strong documentation and presentation skills
  

Preferred Qualifications

• F5 Certifications:
  
• F5-CA, F5-CTS LTM, DNS, ASM, or Cloud
  
• Experience with:
  
• NGINX Plus / NGINX App Protect
  
• F5 Distributed Cloud (XC)
  
• AppViewX
  
• Kubernetes / OpenShift
  
• Background in financial services, Insurance, or large enterprises
  

Soft Skills & Attributes

• Strong communicator and technical educator
  
• Ability to translate complex topics into clear training content
  
• Collaborative, mentor-first mindset
  
• Comfortable working across engineering, security, and leadership teams
  
• Self-driven with strong ownership and accountability
  

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