Extensive knowledge of load balancers, DNS, and SSL offload solutions.
Practical experience with F5s iControl API and integrating applications.
Proficiency in F5 iRules (TCL scripting language).
Skilled in application switching, traffic management, persistence settings, SSL offload and certificate/key implementation, as well as web acceleration and TCP optimization.
Familiarity with F5 DoS and DDoS defense mechanisms, including network packet filters and iRules.
Functional understanding of advanced F5 modules such as Web Accelerator, Application Security Module, and Application Policy Module.
Ability to interpret F5 system logging event types and logging levels.
Comprehensive expertise in SSL cryptographic protocols for securing internet communications and leveraging F5 BIG-IP ADC for SSL offload and server encryption.
Understanding of private key infrastructure (PKI) for SSL certificate/key management and rollover.
Proven capability in planning, designing, and deploying enterprise network security technologies.
Mastery of network protocols.
Hands-on experience in security troubleshooting, network forensics, and packet analysis using tools such as Wireshark and Opnet.
Experience in root cause analysis, risk mitigation, security assessments, threat analysis, and architectural reviews.