Venatore is seeking an experienced F5 Administrator to support the USCENTCOM Information Technology Services (CITS) program at MacDill AFB. The F5 Administrator will be responsible for day-to-day administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of F5 BIG-IP appliances and virtual platforms. This role requires expertise in application delivery, load balancing, and security services to ensure the stability and performance of CENTCOM's mission-critical IT systems.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, customer-focused, and able to operate effectively in a fast-paced enterprise environment while supporting the warfighter mission.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Administer and maintain F5 BIG-IP appliances and virtual appliances running TMOS

Perform daily operations including configuration, monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance tuning

Configure and manage F5 services, including:

Local Traffic Manager (LTM) for load balancing and traffic distribution

Application Security Manager (ASM/WAF) for application-layer protections

Access Policy Manager (APM) for authentication and access control

Advanced Firewall Manager (AFM) for network-layer security

Apply firmware upgrades, patches, and security hardening following DoD and DISA standards

Monitor device health, logs, and alerts to proactively identify and resolve issues

Support existing high availability and failover configurations to ensure service continuity

Conduct root cause analysis for incidents and coordinate with engineering teams on long-term solutions

Maintain system documentation, SOPs, and operational baselines

Work closely with network, system, and application teams to support deployments and troubleshoot application delivery issues (rather than leading solution design)

Provide support during audits, inspections, and CCRI preparations

Stay current on F5 updates, DoD STIGs, and enterprise best practices

Minimum Qualifications

Active TS/SCI clearance (U.S. Citizen)

Education & Experience:

BA/BS degree with 8+ years relevant IT experience, OR

AA/AS degree with 9+ years relevant IT experience, OR

HS/GED with 10+ years relevant IT experience, OR

MS degree with 3+ years relevant IT experience

Demonstrated hands-on experience administering F5 BIG-IP platforms in an enterprise environment

Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, SSL/TLS, HTTP/S protocols

Familiarity with Linux/Unix administration and troubleshooting

DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II or higher certification required (e.g., Security+ CE, CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, SSCP)

F5 Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) 300-level or higher

Must have a valid U.S. passport and ability to travel internationally (up to 10%)

Familiarity with DISA STIGs, RMF compliance, and security hardening

Ability to work under pressure and support mission-critical operations

Strong documentation, communication, and teamwork skills

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience administering F5 in a DoD or large enterprise environment

Experience with automation and scripting (Python, Bash, Ansible, iControl REST)

Additional certifications such as:

F5 Certified Solution Expert (CSE)

Cisco CCNP Security or Enterprise

AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty

GIAC Web Application Defender (GWEB)

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Experience supporting CCRI preparations and DoD inspection readiness

About Venatore

Venatore provides mission-focused IT and engineering services to the U.S. Department of Defense. We take pride in delivering solutions that enable the success of the warfighter. Our culture emphasizes teamwork, technical excellence, and customer commitment.

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