Senior F5 Network Security Engineer

About PPD:

PPD is a leading global contract research organization providing comprehensive, integrated drug development, laboratory and lifecycle management services.? At PPD, we are passionate, deliberate, and driven by our purpose- to improve health!

About the Department:

The Senior F5 Network Engineer position falls within our Security Operations team which is under the Global IT Operations organization. Our colleagues in corporate IT strive for excellence in every task, at every moment. We are game changers seeking improvements to processes and more efficient ways of working and adapting to changing financial and industry environments.

About the Position:

The Senior F5 Network Security Engineer, reporting to the America’s Director of Information Security, will be acting as the lead F5 subject matter expert within this global region, and requires expert level knowledge and the ability to work autonomously to support ongoing usage of the F5 infrastructure.

About our Culture, Career Advancement and Benefits:

At PPD we hire the best, develop ourselves and each other, and recognize the power of being one team. We offer continued career advancement opportunities, award winning training and benefits focused on the health and well-being of our employees.

Job Description:

The Senior F5 Network Security Engineer will be responsible for the installation, configuration and maintenance of the F5 BIG IP infrastructure supporting the PPD on-premise and cloud environments. Responsibilities will include (but not limited to):

Designing and onboarding new applications as well as troubleshooting any existing connectivity challenges. Working directly with other system administrators and application owners to ensure proper system functioning. Collaborating with global teams to maintain a consistent level of support across long running work streams.

Technical experience:

Supporting and maintaining F5 Big-IP ADCs to include set-up, maintenance, upgrades and replacement of the latest generation of F5 (physical and virtual)Extensive experience with Big-IP LTM, ASM, APM, DNS modules in a large globally distributed enterprise environmentDemonstrate an ability to craft and understand iRules and LTM policiesExperience with TCPDump, Wireshark and analyzing network trafficDemonstrate a solid understanding of the OSI and TCP/IP network modelsExperience analyzing security impacts and risks to websites, expertly craft ASM policies to protect against the latest threatsExperience in custom SSL, ciphers, and LTM traffic performance optimizationExperience with F5 BIG-IQ central management This role may be expected to work after hours to support change windows or respond towards outage incidents.

About PPD:

PPD is a leading global contract research organization providing comprehensive, integrated drug development, laboratory and lifecycle management services.? At PPD, we are passionate, deliberate, and driven by our purpose- to improve health!

About the Department:

The Senior F5 Network Engineer position falls within our Security Operations team which is under the Global IT Operations organization. Our colleagues in corporate IT strive for excellence in every task, at every moment. We are game changers seeking improvements to processes and more efficient ways of working and adapting to changing financial and industry environments.

About the Position:

The Senior F5 Network Security Engineer, reporting to the America’s Director of Information Security, will be acting as the lead F5 subject matter expert within this global region, and requires expert level knowledge and the ability to work autonomously to support ongoing usage of the F5 infrastructure.

About our Culture, Career Advancement and Benefits:

At PPD we hire the best, develop ourselves and each other, and recognize the power of being one team. We offer continued career advancement opportunities, award winning training and benefits focused on the health and well-being of our employees.

Job Description:

The Senior F5 Network Security Engineer will be responsible for the installation, configuration and maintenance of the F5 BIG IP infrastructure supporting the PPD on-premise and cloud environments. Responsibilities will include (but not limited to):

Designing and onboarding new applications as well as troubleshooting any existing connectivity challenges. Working directly with other system administrators and application owners to ensure proper system functioning. Collaborating with global teams to maintain a consistent level of support across long running work streams.

Technical experience:

Supporting and maintaining F5 Big-IP ADCs to include set-up, maintenance, upgrades and replacement of the latest generation of F5 (physical and virtual)Extensive experience with Big-IP LTM, ASM, APM, DNS modules in a large globally distributed enterprise environmentDemonstrate an ability to craft and understand iRules and LTM policiesExperience with TCPDump, Wireshark and analyzing network trafficDemonstrate a solid understanding of the OSI and TCP/IP network modelsExperience analyzing security impacts and risks to websites, expertly craft ASM policies to protect against the latest threatsExperience in custom SSL, ciphers, and LTM traffic performance optimizationExperience with F5 BIG-IQ central management This role may be expected to work after hours to support change windows or respond towards outage incidents.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification

Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 5 years’ experience) in network communication, systems administration, and/or IT security systems

F5 certifications: F5-CA, F5 CTS, F5 CSE (preferred)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Knowledge of software development security principles, concepts, and best practices Client focused approach with strong interpersonal skills Ability to multitask and pay close attention to detail Positive attitude with a commitment to high quality work Solid understanding of security technologies and platforms Strong logic and problem solving skills

Management Role:No management responsibility

PPD values the health and well-being of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner. Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours. Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency. Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.

PPD Defining Principles:

- We have a strong will to win - We earn our customer’s trust –

We are game changers - We do the right thing - We are one PPD

If you resonate with our five principles above, and ultimately wish to accelerate the delivery of safe and effective therapeutics for some of the world’s most urgent health needs, then please submit your application – we’d love to hear from you.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification

Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 5 years’ experience) in network communication, systems administration, and/or IT security systems

F5 certifications: F5-CA, F5 CTS, F5 CSE (preferred)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Knowledge of software development security principles, concepts, and best practices Client focused approach with strong interpersonal skills Ability to multitask and pay close attention to detail Positive attitude with a commitment to high quality work Solid understanding of security technologies and platforms Strong logic and problem solving skills

Management Role:No management responsibility

PPD values the health and well-being of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner. Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours. Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency. Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.

PPD Defining Principles:

- We have a strong will to win - We earn our customer’s trust –

We are game changers - We do the right thing - We are one PPD

If you resonate with our five principles above, and ultimately wish to accelerate the delivery of safe and effective therapeutics for some of the world’s most urgent health needs, then please submit your application – we’d love to hear from you.