F5 Specialist Gateway Engineer

** F5 Specialist - Gateway Engineer **

Cleared Recruitment are seeking experienced **F5 Specialist - Gateway Engineers** to join a large federal government department in Canberra.

Location of work: ACT, NSW, QLD, SA, VIC

Contract Duration: 12 months X 2 Extension

Clearance Required: NV1

RFQ No: RFQDM24-197

Start Date: Wednesday, 1st January 2025

Job Closing Date: Sunday, 3rd November 2024 * 11:59pm, Canberra time

**About the Opportunity**

• The F5 Specialist will use their in-depth knowledge of specific ICT Platforms to provide expert advice on the management and maintenance of those platforms. They work closely with key third party suppliers to ensure the provision of a robust gateway infrastructure capability for the business and liaise with architecture and shared services areas to ensure the security of the day-to-day technical operations.

• F5 Specialists exercise a considerable degree of independence, with decision-making substantially dependent on their high-level judgement and consideration of wider agency implications, with work being performed under the general guidance of senior staff. In performing a leadership role, F5 Specialists drive innovation, changes in workplace practices and organise work in the context of competing priorities and strategic direction.

• The F5 Specialist may be responsible for, and/or contribute to the management of a team. The successful candidate will be required to perform changes after hours.
  • A minimum of five (5) years demonstrated experience in the design, build, deployment, troubleshooting and management of F5 AWAF and web proxies in large secure gateway environments.

Key experience required:

• Demonstrated F5 expert in deploying, configuring, and deep understanding of F5 AWAF Solutions.
• Knowledge and understanding of F5 products LTM, GTM, ASM, ALM, APM.
• Deep understanding of web application architecture, protocols and security technologies including but not limited to TCP/IP, HTTP, SSL/TLS, IPSec, VPN and DDoS protection.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of common web application vulnerabilities such as SQL injection, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF), cookie poisoning etc.
• Proficient scripting and programming skills to configure advanced policies and rules in F5 AWAF.
• Proficient knowledge on NGFW preferred Palo Alto and IPS concepts and features.

How to Apply:

If you are an experienced F5 Specialist looking for your next contract within the federal government, apply today!

Even if you are not ready for a move right now but would still like to have a conversation about opportunities in the future, feel free to reach out for a confidential discussion.

To view all our current openings, please visit www.clearedrecruitment.com.au/jobs

At Cleared Recruitment, we provide tailored recruitment solutions to individuals with a background in ICT, Engineering, Cyber and Project Services, who are seeking their next opportunity within Defence Industry, Federal Government, Intelligence and National Security.