Network Security Engineer (F5)

Job Description - Security Engineer

Role Overview

We are seeking a Security Engineer with 3+ years of hands-on experience in implementing and managing F5 and firewall solutions, with a strong understanding of the Azure cloud platform and security principles.

Key Responsibilities

Security Implementation & Management

Deploy and maintain F5 systems with experience in LTM, WAF, API

Deploy and maintain Azure Cloud security, with experience in APIM gateways.

Implement and maintain firewall management and security solutions.

Security Policy & Configuration

Implement and enforce granular security policies on F5, firewall solutions, and Azure APIM gateways

Perform regular policy rule base reviews, cleanups, and optimizations to maintain a strong security posture and network performance.

Integrate and configure F5, firewall, and security solutions to enforce application delivery and security policies.

Documentation & Collaboration

Prepare and maintain diagrams, configurations, and standard operating procedures.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure security policies align with business objectives.

Qualifications

Experience: 3-5 years of hands-on experience in network security or engineering roles.

Technical Skills:

Hands-on experience with F5 BIG-IP platforms (LTM, WAF/ASM, API).

Proven experience with Azure cloud security (NSG, APIM).

Implementation knowledge of network firewall solutions (FTD, FMC).

Strong understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S).

Knowledge of security principles (firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs).

Familiarity with automation and cloud security is a plus.

Preferred Certifications

Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP Security)

F5 Certified Administrator or F5 Certified Technology Specialist (CTS)

Other relevant security certifications (CISSP, CompTIA Security+)