Description :

Job Title : Senior IT Engineer - F5 Network Administrator

Location : Pune

Experience : 5+ Years

Shift Timing : General Shift

Job Description :

We are looking for an experienced Sr IT Engineer - F5 Network Administrator to join our team and support network infrastructure for a leading healthcare organization. In this role, you will manage F5 Load Balancing environments and contribute to critical infrastructure transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities :

- Support and manage F5 BIG-IP LTM (Local Traffic Manager) and F5 BIG-IP DNS (formerly GTM - Global Traffic Manager).

- Apply strong knowledge of F5 Load Balancing concepts and algorithms to ensure optimal system performance.

- Administer Linux/Unix OS, leveraging Unix shell scripting, Python, and Ansible for automation.

- Oversee I-Series to R-Series migration as part of infrastructure transformation projects.

- Utilize network monitoring systems to manage and resolve network incidents.

- Implement ITIL processes for incident management, change management, and problem management.

- Work with ServiceNow for IT service management and ticketing.

- Coordinate after-hours changes, OS upgrades, and security patches with flexibility for weekend shifts.

Must-Have Skills :

- Hands-on experience with F5 Load Balancing (BIG-IP LTM, GTM)

- Strong understanding of Linux/Unix OS and scripting (Python/Ansible)

- Deep knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, routing, firewall policies)

- Experience in network monitoring systems

- Solid experience in F5 Load Balancing concepts and algorithms

- Ability to manage change processes and resolve incidents effectively

Good to Have Skills :

- Prior experience in the Healthcare industry

- Understanding of High Availability Models and Appliance Architectures

- F5 Certifications (CA, CTS for LTM/GTM)

- Familiarity with I-Series to R-Series migration

- Proficiency in ServiceNow for ticketing and service management

Soft Skills :

- Excellent written and verbal communication

- Ability to work effectively with global teams and handle midnight change windows