Principal Engineer - AVI load balancer, F5 Big-IP

Advise leadership on development and strategy of complex applications, network, security, database, OS, and web technologies across multiple groups.

Lead strategy and resolution of complex technical challenges enterprise-wide, delivering long-term, large-scale solutions requiring innovation and advanced analytical thinking.

Provide vision and expertise for implementing innovative business solutions while maintaining knowledge of industry best practices and new technologies.

7+ years of engineering experience or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education.

Expert knowledge of F5 BIG-IP and AVI Load Balancer platforms.

Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, routing, switching, SSL/TLS, and application networking.

Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and container platforms (OpenShift/Kubernetes) plus automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Python, or CI/CD pipelines.

Experienced in defining and driving enterprise architecture and engineering standards for networking and application delivery in complex environments.

Proven ability to lead large-scale infrastructure initiatives including infrastructure modernization, cloud adoption, and resiliency improvements in hybrid environments.

Strong technical leadership and production support skills, with the ability to influence technology strategy and mentor engineers across an enterprise.