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Posted 12 June, 2026

Network Engineer - F5

VARITE INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
Bangalore, Karnataka, IN Full Time
Reference: 26-19932-2522-2

Company Name: VARITE India Private Limited

About The Client:

An Indian multinational information technology (IT) consulting company headquartered in Noida, The company has offices in 52 countries and over 225,944 employees. The Client is a global IT services and consulting company that offers a wide range of services and products across various industries like IT Infrastructure Services, Cybersecurity Services, Cloud Services, Big Data and Analytics, Internet of Things (IoT) Solutions, Semiconductor Services and Enterprise Software Products.

About The Job:
  • We are looking for a Network Engineer with expertise in F5 BIG-IP VPN and Access Policy Manager (APM) to design, build, implement, and support secure remote access and application access solutions.
  • This role requires a hands-on technical expert who can work independently with business, security, and infrastructure stakeholders, translate requirements into robust technical designs, and own the full lifecycle of F5 VPN/APM services—from architecture through operations.
Essential Job Functions:
Stakeholder Engagement & Requirements Gathering
  • Act as the primary technical expert for F5 VPN/APM engagements.
  • Independently work with security, network, identity, application, and teams to gather and clarify requirements.
  • Translate business needs into implementation plans.
Build & Implementation
  • Implement scalable, highly available F5 BIG-IP APM / VPN architectures, including:
    • Remote access VPN (Network Access / SSL VPN)
    • Application access (APM webtop, per-app access)
    • High availability, redundancy, and failover models
  • Produce High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) documents, and operational runbooks.
  • Define authentication, authorization, and access control policies aligned with enterprise security standards.
  • Design secure integrations with:
    • Identity providers (e.g., Active Directory, LDAP, Azure AD/Entra ID, SAML, RADIUS)
    • MFA solutions (e.g., RSA, Azure MFA, Duo, Okta)
    • Enterprise PKI and certificate management
  • Configure and deploy F5 BIG-IP APM features including:
    • Access profiles and access policies
    • VPN connectivity, client and clientless access
    • Authentication and authorization flows
    • Endpoint inspection and posture checks
  • Implement integrations with enterprise systems:
    • Firewalls, load balancers, DNS, routing
    • Identity and MFA platforms
  • Lead migrations and upgrades (e.g., legacy VPN solutions to F5 APM, software upgrades, platform refreshes).
  • Ensure secure configuration standards, performance optimization, and scalability.
Operations & Support (Run)
  • Provide engineering support for F5 VPN/APM services.
  • Troubleshoot complex access, authentication, performance, and availability issues.
  • Own incident, problem, and change management for F5 platforms.
  • Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and drive permanent fixes.
  • Monitor service health, capacity, and usage; proactively recommend improvements.
  • Maintain up-to-date documentation, SOPs, and knowledge articles.
Security, Risk & Compliance
  • Ensure VPN/APM configurations comply with security policies, regulatory requirements, and audit standards.
  • Support internal and external audits by providing technical evidence and design rationale.
  • Implement least-privilege access and strong authentication controls.
  • Stay current with F5 security advisories and lead remediation efforts.
Collaboration
  • Coordinate with vendors (F5) and internal teams for escalations and roadmap alignment.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications
  • 6 Years of experience in enterprise network and security engineering.
  • 3–5+ years of hands-on experience with F5 BIG-IP APM and VPN solutions.
  • Proven experience independently manage implementation from requirements gathering through production support.
  • Strong understanding of:
    • TCP/IP, DNS, routing, firewalls, load balancing
    • SSL/TLS, certificates, encryption, secure authentication
  • Solid experience with identity and access technologies:
    • Active Directory, LDAP, RADIUS
    • SAML / SSO, MFA integrations
  • Demonstrated troubleshooting skills in complex enterprise environments.
Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills
  • Experience with F5 iRules (basic to intermediate).
  • Knowledge of adjacent F5 modules (LTM, ASM, AFM).
  • Experience with hybrid or cloud environments (Azure/AWS) and secure remote access patterns.
  • Familiarity with Zero Trust and modern access models.
How to Apply: Interested candidates are encouraged to respond/submit their updated resumes, and for additional job opportunities, please visit Jobs In India – VARITE.

Unlock Rewards: Refer Candidates and Earn.
If you're not available or interested in this opportunity, please pass this along to anyone in your network who might be a good fit and interested in our open positions. VARITE offers a Candidate Referral program, where you'll receive a one-time referral bonus based on the following scale if the referred candidate completes a three-month assignment with VARITE.

Experience Level Bonus Referral:
0-2 years INR 5,000
2-6 years INR 7,500
6+ years INR 10,000

About VARITE: VARITE is a global staffing and IT consulting company providing technical consulting and team augmentation services to Fortune 500 Companies in USA, UK, CANADA and INDIA. VARITE is currently a primary and direct vendor to the leading corporations in the verticals of Networking, Cloud Infrastructure, Hardware and Software, Digital Marketing and Media Solutions, Clinical Diagnostics, Utilities, Gaming and Entertainment, and Financial Services.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
VARITE is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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