Network Architect

Role : F5 Network ArchitectLocation : Whitehouse Station New Jersey Area or Philadelphia area (Should be within 1-2 hours of drive.REMOTE- NOTE LOCATION PREFERENCES AND OCASIONAL TRAVEL to NJ or PA)Contract Type : 6-months contract with the right to hireImmigration Status : USC ONLY and must be localImportant Skills : -Migrating from NetScaler's to F5 - NetScaler experienceThey have to understand they are going from NetScaler to F5 -Any general networking experience is a plus, NSX, or physical network, knowledge of security ports and protocols.They won't be doing firewall work but they will be working in DMZs -Scripting : python and f5 I rule would be preferredQualifications :Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in Application Delivery solutions in large enterprise environments.Knowledge of Linux and Unix operating systems.Scripting and automation knowledge and demonstrated experience.Direct experience in the design and implementation of large-scale Application Delivery solutions :Avi / NSXNetScalerAzure, AWS, & GCP native Load BalancingExcellent communications skills and ability to work well with Application architects and Infrastructure teams.Ability to create architectural and design recommendations including financial justification and present to peers and senior managers.Self-starter and capable of setting direction, seeking opportunities for improvement with minimal supervision while demonstrating leadership to other badged employees and contractors.