F5 Network Engineer

ST Louis, MO, United States

At INflow Federal, we're not just navigating the frontier of digital transformation; we're reshaping it. Our dedication to merging the prowess of humans and machines to solve complex problems has set us apart in designing and engineering solutions for the Department of Defense (DoD) networks. Here, every challenge is an opportunity to advance, and every solution is a step towards a more secure and connected future. We look forward to welcoming you to the INflow team!

ABOUT THIS POSITION:

As a Network/F5 Engineer at INflow Federal, you'll be at the heart of our mission to empower DoD customers with secure cutting-edge solutions. Your expertise will pave the way for innovative infrastructure and cyber resilience.

Here, your work is more than a job-it's a journey in innovation. With opportunities to work on high-impact projects, access to the latest technologies, and a culture that thrives on creativity and collaboration, INflow Federal is where your expertise can truly make a difference.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs research, requirements analysis, design, installation, documentation, troubleshooting, and sustainment of local- and wide-area network hardware and services.

Develops system specifications, architecture designs, integration and test plans, and all relevant documentation.

Maintain compliance with QA standards as well as ensuring service performance indicators are met or exceeded.

Experience in reviewing Mission related change requirements such as Change Requests (CRQs) and determining impacts on Transport activities across the Enterprise while providing Technical solutions.

Engineer and implement solutions for Projects based on customer Change Requests

Serve as the technical representative for assigned projects.

Provide recommendations on newly submitted actions items.

Coordinate issues with the appropriate owners/organizations.

Evaluate and report on new/emerging network/communication technologies to enhance capacity, performance and reliability of the network.

Evaluate and recommend changes and/or technology upgrades to address performance, standardization and industry best practices

Follows all Customer network security processes and procedures, ensures compliance with all Government policies.

Develop and maintain network architecture diagrams.

Required Skills: Experience with F5 (APM, AFM, SSLO, etc.)

Competent with mutual Transport Layer Security (mTLS)

Experience with Online Certificate Status Protocol OCSP revocation

Familiar with DoD PKI, Kerberos, LDAP, Active Directory, HTML

Ability to describe and troubleshoot TLS/SSL handshake/connection issues

Experience with HTTP, SAML and OAuth

Network design,engineering, and implementation (Advanced Level)

Creation of network related Rough Order Magnitude (ROM) equipment lists and costing

Understanding of DISA and IC standards and processes

Interpersonal skills, to help negotiate priorities

Ability to work weekends and evening hours as needed

Ability to work independently with little direction and guidance

Ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph

5 years related technical experience in Network and Transport technologies, tools, and techniques

5+ years experience with large-scale enterprise/global networks in a high paced diverse environment

Understanding and experience with the DoD Architecture Framework and other key DoD network architecture and strategic planning instructions

Desired Skills: F5 Networks Certified Technology Specialist (CTS)

CISCO CCNP, CCVP, CCNA or CCDP (or equivalent)

ITIL v3 Foundations

ISC2 CISSP

Required Education and Experience: 5 years related technical experience in Network and Transport technologies, tools, and techniques

5+ years experience with large-scale enterprise/global networks in a high paced diverse environment

Bachelor's Degree in computer science, computer engineering, systems engineering or any related field/major, or 6 additional years of experience in information technology.

Required Clearance Active DoD TS/SCI

About Us

Founded in 2013, INflow Federal has distinguished itself through our exceptional services because of our deep-rooted commitment to our people. The 'INflow difference' lies in our profound appreciation of employee culture, fueling an obsession with the well-being and professional growth of our team. This employee-centric ethos has been pivotal to our enduring success, directly translating into significant benefits for our customers.

Our identity is greatly influenced by the contributions of US Military Veterans. INflow's Veteran Outreach Program, dedicated to recruiting transitioning military personnel, has been a resounding success. Veterans now represent over 50% of our workforce, bringing invaluable experience and insight that have been crucial in steering our customers' success.

As a dynamic small business at the forefront of innovation, INflow boasts extensive expertise in Network Modernization, Cybersecurity, and Data Modernization in support of Joint Force Mission Operations. Our reach extends to over 20 states, serving prestigious federal government clients including the United States Navy (USN), United States Marine Corps (USMC), and Joint Forces.

In our quest to simplify the customer experience, we embrace a collaborative approach, guided by our leadership's transparent communication and unwavering commitment to integrity. Our customers value partnering with INflow for our agility, passion, and integrity.

Fueling INflow's continuous evolution is our voracious appetite for researching and integrating AI/ML technologies. We are committed to empowering our employees and customers with these emerging tools, enhancing their ability to effectively integrate these technologies into their workflows. This not only improves their operational efficiency but also deepens their understanding of AI/ML's transformative potential.

As we progress, our focus remains steadfast on developing our people so they can lead our customers into the future of mission systems and operations, adeptly navigating the ever-evolving landscape of the Department of Defense with innovative solutions and strategic insights.

Citizenship Requirements

INflow Federal is a defense contractor. Due to legal requirements, candidates must be US Citizens to be considered for employment.

Other Notes

- Some travel may be required: Must have valid driver's license and transportation. This is subject to change at the direction of the customer.

Other:

- Candidate must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Must have willingness to perform duties not listed in the job description as required by INflow and our customer.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Diversity and Inclusion

INflow provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This commitment applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Job applicants and employees are evaluated solely on job-related qualifications and experience.