Canberra, Australia | Posted on 10/28/2024
State/Province: Australian Capital TerritoryCountry: AustraliaJob DescriptionInitial contract duration for 12 Months with further extension up to a maximum of 24 MonthsLocation: ACT, NSW, QLD, SA, VICSecurity Requirements: Must have NV1Working Arrangement: Canberra - Preferred Location - Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Sydney will also be considered. WFH may be considered on a part-time basis.About the Role: SoftLabs is seeking an EL2 F5 Specialist – Gateway Engineer for ICT Labour hire at their technology consulting based in ACT, NSW, QLD, SA, VIC.
Requirements: 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.
Key Duties: Plan and manage infrastructure requirements to meet future infrastructure demand and ensure the provision of infrastructure-related operational support for hardware, software, and other assets.Define effective procedures for prioritisation and escalation of infrastructure issues to ensure timely resolution and communicate end-to-end implications of configuration changes.Analyse the quality of requests for change management and provide detailed, specialist technical advice, including strategic advice to the Executive where appropriate.Proactively share knowledge and expertise as the subject matter expert, and provide assistance and mentorship to less experienced colleagues.Develop and implement standards, strategies, operational policy and procedures, and change initiatives.Develop staff capability through coaching, mentoring, and succession planning.Oversee, review and advise on a range of technical documentation including design documentation, implementation plans, test plans, and support procedures.Negotiate, engage and manage relationships with multiple stakeholders to build service delivery capability, drive innovation, continuous improvement, and manage and lead change exercising delegation in accordance with legislation and guidelines.Mandatory Criteria: 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.Demonstrated F5 expertise 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.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.Application Deadline: Monday, 04 November 2024
Job Types: Contract
Rate: As per Australian Market Standards
If you are interested in this position, please click Apply with your resume in WORD and send your details for review. If you wish to have a confidential discussion, call us on 02 6108 3980 or 0410 756 040 for more information.
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