Job Description

Salary: $125,000 - 155,000 per year Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, cybersecurity, information technology, or a related field
• A minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience, or 12 years of equivalent experience for candidates without a degree
• Must possess or exceed the DoD 8140 IAT Level II minimum Security+ certification
• At least 3 years of specialized experience focusing on application delivery and network security with an emphasis on the F5 Big-IP platform
• Active Secret clearance is required
• Extensive hands-on expertise with the F5 Big-IP platform and its core modules: LTM, ASM, APM, and DNS (GTM)
• Proficient in iRules development and scripting to customize traffic handling
• In-depth understanding of core application protocols ( DNS, SSL/TLS, TCP/IP)
• Demonstrated experience integrating F5 solutions with external authentication services (e.g., RADIUS, SAML, LDAP)
• Strong knowledge in security infrastructure integration, including experience with Palo Alto NGFWs, Cisco Firepower, and Infoblox DDI
• Experience managing Load Balancing, WAF, Reverse Proxy, and Forward Proxy functions within an enterprise DMZ

• Design, implement, and oversee advanced traffic management solutions utilizing F5 Big-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM)
• Deploy, tune, and manage F5 Big-IP Application Security Manager (ASM) policies to safeguard web applications against vulnerabilities
• Engineer and maintain secure access solutions using F5 Big-IP Access Policy Manager (APM), incorporating Two-Factor and Multi-Factor Authentication services
• Configure and manage F5 Big-IP DNS (GTM) for efficient DNS resolution and global server load balancing
• Integrate the F5 Big-IP platform with other critical infrastructures including NGFWs and DDI solutions
• Oversee the SSL/TLS traffic lifecycle, managing certificate processes and implementing Break and Inspect policies
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for application performance and availability issues, utilizing relevant diagnostic tools
• Collaborate with network and security teams to enforce Zero Trust security models and least privilege access principles
• Assist in certificate-based authentication and PKI infrastructure implementation and troubleshooting
• Conduct comprehensive traffic analysis to diagnose authentication issues and pinpoint network anomalies

• Cisco
• Support
• LDAP
• Load Balancing
• Network
• SAML
• Security
• TCP/IP
• WAF
• Web
• API
• Architect
• Backend
• FortiGate
• OWASP
• REST

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At GovCIO, we are a dedicated team of innovators focused on transforming government IT. We strive to create a positive impact by delivering cutting-edge IT solutions that enhance government operations and citizen services. We welcome passionate individuals who are eager to join us in making a difference. This position requires you to work on-site one day per week and reside within a commutable distance from Alexandria, VA. We offer our employees a collaborative work environment and a range of benefits designed to support their professional growth and personal well-being. Come be part of a culture that values continuous improvement and invests in its people.

last updated 1 week of 2026

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