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Energy Transfer Partners

Operates energy transport and storage network

Lead F5 Network Engineer

Network Engineering & AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeHouston, TX, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • The Lead Specialist/Analyst level requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 8 or more years of relevant job-related experience.
  • Requires 3–5 or more years of experience with F5 technologies, including BIG-IP modules such as LTM, APM, and GTM/DNS.
  • Proficiency in creating and troubleshooting iRules.
  • Strong understanding of Layer 4–7 traffic management, HTTP protocols, and SSL/TLS encryption.
  • Experience with F5 WAF and security policies.
  • Familiarity with network protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, and HTTP/HTTPS.
  • Knowledge of automation tools such as Ansible, Python, or REST APIs for F5 management.
  • Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
  • Must be able to remain stationary 50% of the time due to prolonged sitting or standing.
  • Ability to carry computer equipment up to 50 pounds.
  • Must use appropriate personal protective equipment when visiting industrial or manufacturing settings that may involve hazardous materials, chemicals, extreme temperatures, or loud machinery.

Responsibilities

  • Design and deploy F5 BIG-IP solutions, including LTM (Local Traffic Manager), DNS, and APM (Access Policy Manager).
  • Design and deploy Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) and OpenID Connect (OIDC) authentication methodologies.
  • Configure and manage advanced F5 iRules and policies to support business-critical applications.
  • Optimize application performance by implementing load balancing, SSL offloading, and traffic routing solutions.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to F5 devices to ensure high availability and performance.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate F5 solutions into existing network infrastructure.
  • Monitor F5 devices and applications using analytics tools to detect and mitigate potential risks.
  • Implement F5 WAF (Web Application Firewall) configurations to protect against web-based threats.
  • Automate routine F5 tasks using APIs, Ansible, or other automation frameworks.
  • Maintain and update F5OS, system documentation, policies, and procedures.
  • Stay updated on the latest F5 technologies and industry best practices.
  • Travel up to 20%, including overnight travel, as required.

Desired Qualifications

  • F5 certifications such as F5 Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) or F5 Certified Solutions Expert (CSE).
  • Knowledge of cloud-based F5 solutions such as F5 Cloud Edition or F5 Distributed Cloud Services.
  • Experience with monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, Splunk, or Zabbix.
  • Deep understanding of LTM configurations, load balancing algorithms, and health monitoring.
  • Experience mitigating DDoS attacks and implementing advanced WAF solutions.
  • Experience configuring SSL profiles and certificates and troubleshooting encryption issues.
  • Experience writing and debugging complex iRules to manage traffic flows.
  • Experience configuring Global Traffic Manager for multi-site application deployments.
  • Experience using REST APIs, Ansible, or Python scripts for repetitive tasks and configurations.
  • Knowledge of F5 integration with AWS, Azure, or GCP environments.

About the Company

Energy Transfer Partners

Operates energy transport and storage network

Energy Transfer Partners owns and operates a large network of pipelines and energy infrastructure across the United States, supporting natural gas midstream activities, interstate and intrastate transport, storage, and the movement of crude oil, NGL, and refined products. It runs NGL fractionation and owns Lake Charles LNG, and it has equity stakes in Sunoco LP and USA Compression Partners with general partner interests. Revenue comes from transportation fees, storage services, and the sale of energy products, backed by a diversified asset base across 44 states. Its goal is to provide reliable, integrated energy transport and storage infrastructure that supports national energy markets and delivers value through steady access to transportation and related services.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Dallas, TX
Founded
1995

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