F5 Engineer

Job Description: F5 Engineer (Senior & Mid-Level) HSBC Network Traffic Management Transformation

Role Overview:

HSBC is undertaking a major 3-year program to revamp its network traffic management and enhance its F5 Local Traffic Manager (LTM) capabilities. As part of this initiative, we are seeking 3 Senior Engineers to join our F5 specialist team for an initial 12-month contract. The role will focus on supporting the design, development, and automation of workflows, contributing to the successful delivery of HSBCs F5 LTM transformation program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Automation & Workflow Development: Assist in the design, development, and testing of automation workflows and pipelines to improve operational efficiency.
• Support & Maintenance: Provide ongoing support and maintenance for F5 automation, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance.
• Documentation & Reporting: Create high-quality technical and functional documentation, including clear and concise JIRA tasks to support the teams progress.
• Operational Support: Contribute to the maintenance of the F5 environment, ensuring minimal disruption to end-users while optimizing network traffic management.
• Process Evolution: Collaborate in the evolution and refinement of existing processes to drive continuous improvement and increase operational efficiency.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Strong hands-on experience with F5 LTM and related products.
• Expertise in automation scripting and pipeline development (e.g., Ansible, Python).
• Solid experience in network traffic management and load balancing technologies.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, IP routing, and DNS.
• Experience with JIRA for task management and documentation.
• Ability to produce high-quality technical documentation and reports.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues in a dynamic environment.
• Previous experience in the financial/banking industry

Desired Qualifications:

• Previous experience with large-scale F5 LTM transformations or similar programs.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., F5 Certified, CCNP, or similar).

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with HSBC's F5 specialist team and play a key role in a high-impact transformation project.

Job Title: F5 Senior-Level

Location: Sheffield, UK

Job Type: Contract

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