Infrastructure Architect

Role: Infrastructure Architect – F5 Load Balancing SME

Location: Hybrid (3 days onsite per week) Preferred Location: Wayne, PA Alternate Locations: Plano, TX Charlotte, NC Scottsdale, AZ Duration: Contract-to-Hire

Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Architect with deep expertise in F5 load balancing and enterprise network architecture. This role will focus on designing and evolving the organization’s long-term F5 and load balancing strategy while supporting modernization initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring a strong architectural mindset, combined with hands-on engineering experience to assist during complex production incidents.

This position is part of the Network Application Services team, supporting enterprise-scale environments across DNS, load balancing, and traffic management platforms.

Key Responsibilities: • Own and drive the long-term architecture and strategy for F5 load balancing platforms across the enterprise. • Design and implement scalable, secure, and resilient load balancing solutions supporting high-volume application traffic. • Provide architectural leadership across both Global Traffic Management (GTM) and Local Traffic Management (LTM) environments. • Support integration between DNS and F5 platforms, ensuring efficient global traffic routing and availability. • Lead modernization initiatives to reduce reliance on complex iRules and improve automation, standardization, and maintainability. • Evaluate current infrastructure, identify vulnerabilities, and design improved solutions aligned with business and security requirements. • Provide governance, standards, and best practices for load balancing and network traffic management. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including network, application, security, and cloud teams. • Participate in troubleshooting and hands-on support during complex or critical production incidents. • Guide enterprise adoption of new technologies and architectural patterns related to traffic management and application delivery.

Required Skills and Experience: • Deep hands-on and architectural experience with F5 load balancing platforms, including GTM and LTM. • Strong expertise in Layer 4 and Layer 7 traffic management, routing, and optimization. • Experience working with DNS architectures and traffic routing strategies. • Proven ability to design enterprise-scale load balancing and high-availability solutions. • Strong understanding of network protocols, security, and application traffic flows. • Experience evaluating system vulnerabilities and designing improved, secure solutions. • Ability to operate at both strategic and hands-on levels when required. • Experience working in large, complex enterprise environments. • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.