Full-Time
Systems Administrator
Big IP F5
Posted on 1/6/2026
Abacus Technology
501-1,000 employees
IT, engineering, and enterprise management services
No salary listed
No H1B Sponsorship
Montgomery, AL, USA
In Person
US Top Secret Clearance Required
 IT & Security (1) |
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- 3+ years experience with Big IP F5 products
- HS diploma or GED
- Must be Security+ certified or hold an equivalent Information Assurance Technical II (IAT II) certification
- Must hold one of the following certifications or be able to obtain within 90 days of hire: F5 Certified Technology Specialist (F5-CTS) – Local Traffic Manager (LTM); F5-CTS – Access Policy Manager (APM); or F5 BIG-IP Certified Administrator
- Experience with Big IP F5 products performing systems administration, including installations, configurations, monitoring system performance and availability, upgrades, troubleshooting, and certificate management
- Excellent communication skills and analytical skills to troubleshoot issues
- Must be a US citizen and hold a current Secret clearance
- Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
- Operate, maintain, monitor F5 appliances, configurations, identify BIG-IP Traffic Processing Objects, and analyze overall health and effectiveness of multiple Big IP F5 instances
- Manage application integration designs around application logic and authentication configuration (session management, application redirects, rewrites, migration scenarios, app routing, CAC/PIV authentication)
- Support, troubleshoot and configure SSL intercept/inspection, web certificates, certificate management, PKI Certificate Authority (CA) bundles, private/public keys
- Install, configure, and administer Big IP F5 Platform Suite referencing Web Applications with Local Traffic Manager (LTM) and Access Policy Manager (APM) services
- Install and patch Big IP F5 systems, and document DISA Security Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIGs) checklists
- Design and administrator load balancing strategies/ techniques, in application switching / traffic management, knowledge of persistence and SSL certificates
- Create and maintain documentation detailing architecture components, configurations, monitoring & alerting setup, troubleshooting guides, and checklists
Abacus Technology provides professional IT, engineering analysis, and enterprise management services. It helps clients solve complex technology challenges by delivering integrated, cost-conscious solutions that improve productivity. The company works by offering a full range of support services across information technology, engineering analysis, and enterprise management, tailoring solutions to each project and guiding work from planning to deployment. Compared with competitors, Abacus Technology emphasizes total client satisfaction, a comprehensive suite of services, and practical, results‑oriented outcomes designed to help customers “make technology count.” The goal is to help clients increase productivity and efficiency while keeping costs down by applying proven methods and expert support.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Chevy Chase Village, Maryland
Founded
1983
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- OASIS+ UR contract extends through December 2034 with five-year option.
- Established relationships with DoD, NASA, DoS, and DoE agencies.
- Government-wide acquisition vehicle expands addressable market beyond traditional contracting.
What critics are saying
- Loss of small business status eliminates 54151HACS cybersecurity SIN flexibility.
- Lacks visible AI/ML expertise as federal budgets shift toward emerging technologies.
- Leadership succession risk with 43-year tenure creates client relationship vulnerability.
What makes Abacus Technology unique
- Holds three OASIS+ contract vehicles enabling worldwide federal service delivery.
- GSA Schedule access across IT, cybersecurity, management consulting, and engineering.
- Multi-award GWAC structure supports fixed-price, cost-reimbursement, and time-and-materials engagements.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Vacation