Network Engineer, F5

Our client, Manufacturing / Enterprise Infrastructure is seeking a Network Engineer- F5 to join their team. As a Network Engineer- F5, you will be part of the Network Engineering organization supporting enterprise F5 infrastructure operations. The ideal candidate will have proactive ownership, strong troubleshooting and incident management, and a continuous improvement mindset which will align successfully in the organization. Job Title:Network Engineer- F5 Location:Milwaukee, WI or Cleveland, OH (Hybrid) Pay Range What's the Job? Serve as the primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) for an enterprise F5 Big-IP platform, ensuring stability, security, and performance. Own day-to-day administration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management of F5 infrastructure in a large global production environment. Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for complex production issues and escalated incidents. Support Priority 1 and high-severity incidents involving F5 technologies, driving issues from identification through resolution. Plan and execute upgrades, maintenance activities, and long-term roadmap planning to reduce technical debt and improve platform health. What's Needed? 7+ years of experience supporting enterprise network infrastructure environments. 5+ years of hands-on F5 Big-IP engineering and administration experience. Advanced expertise with F5 BIG-IP technologies, including Local Traffic Manager (LTM) and Global Traffic Manager (GTM)/DNS services. Strong experience performing upgrades, maintenance, and platform lifecycle management in large-scale production environments. Proven troubleshooting, incident management, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across network operations, security, and infrastructure teams. What's in it for me? Opportunity to operate as the enterprise F5 SME and drive continuous improvement across a mission-critical platform. Hybrid schedule with onsite presence Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, supporting standard U.S. business hours (40 hours/week). Contract role through 12/31/2026 with strong potential for extension and possible conversion. Collaborate with network engineering, security, and operations teams to improve reliability, availability, and performance. Contribute to technical documentation, standards, and operational procedures that strengthen long-term platform operations. F5 Network Engineer / F5 Big-IP SME Location: Milwaukee, WI or Cleveland, OH (Hybrid) Duration: Contract through 12/31/2026 with strong potential for extension and possible conversion Schedule: Hybrid (Onsite Monday, Tuesday, Thursday) | Standard U.S. business hours, 40 hours/week Required Technical Expertise (Must Have) F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM) F5 Global Traffic Manager (GTM) DNS Services F5 Application Security Manager (ASM) Web Application Firewall (WAF) Load Balancing SSL/TLS Management High Availability Configurations Traffic Management and Optimization Performance Troubleshooting Priority Skills (Critical For Success) F5 GTM / DNS F5 ASM / WAF Preferred Qualifications Infrastructure automation experience Experience with scripting and automation technologies Experience supporting network security platforms Exposure to Palo Alto Networks, Cisco ISE, and ForeScout Enterprise manufacturing or global infrastructure experience Experience supporting highly available mission-critical environments Certifications (Highly Desired) Active F5 Certified BIG-IP Administrator (F5-CA) Active F5 Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) Active F5 Certified Solution Expert (CSE) Additional networking and security certifications are a plus Interview Process Initial Technical Interview with Hiring Manager Potential Secondary Technical Interview with Engineering Leadership As someone who enjoys owning production outcomes, you’ll bring your expertise to a platform that demands reliability and thoughtful lifecycle planning. If you’re ready to step into an SME role where your troubleshooting, upgrades, and continuous improvement directly impact enterprise services, apply now. Upon Completion Of Waiting Period Consultants Are Eligible For Medical and Prescription Drug Plans Dental Plan Vision Plan Health Savings Account Health Flexible Spending Account Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Supplemental Life Insurance Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance Business Travel Insurance 401(k), Plus Match Weekly Pay If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells. 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