Load Balance/Traffic Management Administrator, Senior

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION CONTINGENT ON FUNDING/AWARD

NO REMOTE WORK

High-Level Description: The Senior Load Balance/Traffic Management Administrator leads enterprise-level traffic optimization, secure access enforcement, and service delivery continuity through advanced load balancing and DNS/IP management capabilities in support of critical intelligence mission systems.

Detailed Description: This role is responsible for the configuration, sustainment, and optimization of high-availability traffic management solutions using F5 and Infoblox platforms across multiple secure enclaves. The administrator will manage SSL/TLS offloading, enforce PKI-based authentication, and ensure the validity of digital certificates through automated monitoring and expiration alerts to prevent service disruptions. The position supports system scalability by provisioning virtual servers, defining VLANs, integrating servers with distribution switches, and maintaining STIG-compliant configurations across Windows, Linux, and virtual appliances.

Working in close coordination with infrastructure and cybersecurity teams, the administrator supports the secure delivery of services through virtual environments (VMware vSphere, vCenter, Hyper-V), and leverages automation tools such as Terraform, Chef, and SCCM for baseline provisioning, patch deployment, and configuration enforcement. Responsibilities also include DNS/IPAM administration, print queue management, backup/recovery operations (NetBackup), and VM snapshot maintenance.

The administrator participates in monthly security template updates, leads traffic-related incident resolution, and collaborates on cross-domain platform integrations. All work is performed in a classified environment with visibility into system state, health, and performance via integrated AIOps dashboards and automated alerting systems. The administrator ensures that privileged and tenant users operate within least-privilege access models, contributing directly to mission readiness and continuity of operations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related technical field.

• Security+ CE certification and TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph required.

• 8+ years of experience in IT operations, with 5+ years specializing in enterprise load balancing, DNS, or traffic management.

• Hands-on experience with F5 BIG-IP (LTM, GTM) and Infoblox for IP/DNS management.

• Expertise in SSL/TLS offloading, PKI certificate integration, and automated certificate renewal and monitoring.

• Strong background in managing virtual environments and supporting VMware vSphere, vCenter, and Hyper-V.

• Proficiency in infrastructure automation using Terraform, Chef, and SCCM.

• Experience supporting STIG compliance, secure enclave operations, and classified infrastructure audits.

• Familiarity with NetBackup, snapshot management, and print services in enterprise environments.

• Proven ability to troubleshoot system and traffic flow issues, develop technical documentation, and support mission-critical operations under tight timelines.