Lead the architecture, design, implementation, testing, and operationalization of a cloud-based global load balancing solution using F5 Distributed Cloud Services within AWS. Design and deliver a resilient, secure, and reusable load balancing architecture for MuleSoft APIs. Collaborate with enterprise architecture and cybersecurity teams to ensure seamless integration with existing security and operational tooling.
Key Highlights
Key Responsibilities
Technical Skills Required
Benefits & Perks
Nice to Have
Job Description
Position: Network Architect
Location: 100% Remote
Duration: 6-12+ months
Experience with F5 Distributed Cloud (F5XC) is the #1 requirement, they need someone that knows the platform well
Security and Integration
• Preserve and extend current security controls, including:
o WAF
o TLS / mTLS
o identity and policy enforcement
• Integrate with enterprise platforms and tooling, including:
o AWS
o CloudFront
o API Gateway
o Azure AD
o CyberArk
o CloudWatch
o Splunk
o ServiceNow for CMDB, catalog, incidents, and alerting workflows
Infrastructure as Code and Deployment
• Define and implement a Terraform-based IaC approach
• Build reusable, modular deployment components with clear separation for non-prod and prod
• Develop implementation plans, configuration standards, and deployment runbooks
• Deploy and configure the F5 Distributed Cloud solution in non-production and production environments
Testing and Operational Readiness
• Lead testing strategy and execution, including:
o functional testing
o API routing validation
o failover and resiliency testing
o security validation
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o load and performance testing
• Support UAT and production cutover activities
• Develop operational runbooks, SOPs, and support model documentation
• Conduct knowledge transfer sessions for engineering and operations teams
• Support hypercare and transition to internal support teams
Governance and Leadership
• Lead architecture review sessions with enterprise architecture and cybersecurity teams
• Prepare approval artifacts and address design feedback
• Drive delivery as an enterprise-grade reusable service, not a one-off implementation
• Provide strong technical leadership, documentation discipline, and stakeholder communication throughout the engagement
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with MuleSoft, especially MuleSoft APIs and Private Spaces
• Experience with F5 Distributed Cloud in hybrid or multi-cloud enterprise environments
• Familiarity with CloudFront, API Gateway, Splunk, CloudWatch, and ServiceNow
• Experience with Azure AD and CyberArk integration patterns
• Prior experience supporting architecture review boards, cybersecurity review processes, and enterprise governance
• Experience delivering reusable shared services in large enterprise environments
We are seeking an experienced Network Architect to lead the architecture, design, implementation, testing, and operationalization of a cloud-based global load balancing solution using F5 Distributed Cloud Services within AWS. This role will support a multi-region architecture where application and employee journeys continue without interruption across AWS regions and platform instances.
The primary focus of this engagement is to design and deliver a resilient, secure, and reusable load balancing architecture for MuleSoft APIs that support critical enterprise platforms such as Salesforce, SAP RISE, and Amazon Connect. The solution must provide per-API routing, automated failover, continuous health monitoring, and seamless integration with existing security and operational tooling.
• Define and implement a Terraform-based IaC approach
• Build reusable, modular deployment components with clear separation for non-prod and prod
• Develop implementation plans, configuration standards, and deployment runbooks
• Deploy and configure the F5 Distributed Cloud solution in non-production and production environments
Testing and Operational Readiness
• Lead testing strategy and execution, including:
o functional testing
o API routing validation
o failover and resiliency testing
o security validation
o load and performance testing
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• Support UAT and production cutover activities
• Develop operational runbooks, SOPs, and support model documentation
• Conduct knowledge transfer sessions for engineering and operations teams
• Support hypercare and transition to internal support teams
Governance and Leadership
• Lead architecture review sessions with enterprise architecture and cybersecurity teams
• Prepare approval artifacts and address design feedback
• Drive delivery as an enterprise-grade reusable service, not a one-off implementation
• Provide strong technical leadership, documentation discipline, and stakeholder communication throughout the engagement
Required Qualifications
• 10+ years of experience in network architecture, application delivery, or cloud networking
• Deep hands-on experience with F5 Distributed Cloud Services
• Strong experience with AWS networking and multi-region architecture
• Experience designing global load balancing and local load balancing solutions
• Strong understanding of API traffic management and per-application/per-API routing models
• Experience supporting active/active and active/passive failover architectures
• Expertise in health monitoring, automated failover, and resilient application delivery patterns
• Strong experience with TLS, mTLS, WAF, and security policy continuity
• Hands-on experience with Terraform and reusable Infrastructure as Code design
• Experience integrating enterprise platforms with logging, monitoring, and ITSM tools
• Strong documentation skills, including architecture, design, test, and operational artifacts
• Ability to work across technical and business teams in a consulting-style delivery role
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with MuleSoft, especially MuleSoft APIs and Private Spaces
• Experience with F5 Distributed Cloud in hybrid or multi-cloud enterprise environments
• Familiarity with CloudFront, API Gateway, Splunk, CloudWatch, and ServiceNow
• Experience with Azure AD and CyberArk integration patterns
• Prior experience supporting architecture review boards, cybersecurity review processes, and enterprise governance
• Experience delivering reusable shared services in large enterprise environments
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