Job Description
Description
This position provides F5 Systems Expert Engineering Support to the Headquarters, U.S. Central Command on MacDill AFB in Tampa, Florida. The engineer is responsible for on-site F5 Tier IV professional services required for surveying, designing, integrating, implementing, testing, and documenting F5 BIG-IP and BIG-IQ systems for worldwide enterprise-class networks in support of the USCENTCOM mission.
The integration engineer will be responsible for optimizing both current F5 use and future F5 enterprise design considerations that include related enterprise-wide efforts such as modernization/upgrades within: Data Center, Virtual environment, Microsoft, Cyber Security and CISCO-based network infrastructure.  General duties are associated with advancing current F5 BIG-IP systems use and providing recommendations for future F5 module inclusion that lead to a more operationally and fiscally efficient network, to include:
• Tier IV network operations escalation support during break/fix situations to include working with O&M Tier II-III engineering support.
• Supporting F5related testing, documentation, and integration within the enterprise, ensuring compatibility with existing COTS and GOTS applications.
• Preparing F5 engineering plans and site installation technical design packages as part of a larger engineering staff/project team
• Advises on the analysis, acquisition and installation of additional F5 modules and required hardware and software systems
• Gathers and analyzes F5 systems data to support the development of new capability fulfillment strategies
• Provide relevant F5 technical advisement support for patching, upgrading, and securing systems for regular update releases into production.
Provides integration and post-installation F5 support to the operations team.
• Co-develops work plans, procedures, and estimates as they relate to new F5 systems integration tasks
• Interfaces with various team members to implement F5 tasks according to the project management schedule
• Researches, evaluates, and recommends F5 systems, equipment, and technologies to meet system requirements
• Develops F5 technical instructions, engineering plans, technical designs, and other systems integration related documents
• Provides F5 knowledge transfer to assigned C4ES staff in accordance with contractual agreements
• Provide support to written and oral reports as required.
Skills and Knowledge Requirements
• At a minimum F5 200 level certification and extensive experience installing, upgrading, troubleshooting, and integrating F5, CISCO, VMWare, and MS systems
• Advanced knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office tools, to include Visio
• The ability to thrive in a fast paced, demanding environment where each day provides a new set of challenges under short time constraints involving complex network configuration and/or troubleshooting requirements
• Knowledge of U.S. Department of Defense security requirements, regulations, policies, and procedures
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree and 9+ years of experience; OR, High School equivalent and 13+ years of experience.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance is required.
• F5 200 level certification
• 5+ years of experience as a system integrator, system engineer, or senior system administrator with focus on Data Center Systems.
• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certification required for DoD 8570 compliance
Desired Qualifications:
• ITIL certification desired
• Virtualization experience, specifically with VMware vSphere and VMware Horizon View, a strong plus
• Microsoft Certified Professional a plus
• CCNA Certification
Overview
SAIC is a premier technology integrator solving our nation's most complex modernization and readiness challenges. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes high-end solutions in engineering, IT, and mission solutions. Using our expertise in existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions. We are 25,500 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has pro forma annual revenues of nearly $7.1 billion. For more information, visit [ Link Removed ] . For ongoing news, please visit our [ Link Removed ] . For SAIC benefits information, see [ Link Removed ] . EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability * At a minimum F5 200 level certification and extensive experience installing, upgrading, troubleshooting, and integrating F5, CISCO, VMWare, and MS systems * Advanced knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office tools, to include Visio * The ability to thrive in a fast paced, demanding environment where each day provides a new set of challenges under short time constraints involving complex network configuration and/or troubleshooting requirements * Knowledge of U.S. Department of Defense security requirements, regulations, policies, and procedures, * Bachelor's Degree and 9+ years of experience; OR, High School equivalent and 13+ years of experience. * Active Top Secret/SCI clearance is required. * F5 200 level certification * 5+ years of experience as a system integrator, system engineer, or senior system administrator with focus on Data Center Systems. * CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certification required for DoD 8570 compliance, * ITIL certification desired * Virtualization experience, specifically with VMware vSphere and VMware Horizon View, a strong plus * Microsoft Certified Professional a plus * CCNA Certification At least 5 years experience. Employment Type: Full-Time