Zions Bancorporation's Enterprise Technology and Operations (ETO) team is transforming what it means to work for a financial institution. With a commitment to technology and innovation, we have been providing our community, clients and colleagues the best experience possible for over 150 years. Help us transform our workforce of the future, today.

We are seeking an experienced F5 Systems Engineer to join Zions Bancorporation as part of the Network Operations Services team. The F5 Systems Engineer plays a key role in designing, implementing, and maintaining highly available applications solutions that will be deployed across multiple data centers.

This exciting opportunity will further a career in IT Infrastructure Operations and allow for the building of new skills and experiences as the right candidate will lead the bank transformation from on-premise data center operations into a hybrid-cloud setup via a platform refresh. The F5 Systems Engineer will play a critical role in ensuring the stability, security, and performance of our network infrastructure, supporting our mission to provide reliable and secure financial services.

The F5 Systems Engineer will:

Operate, maintain, and optimize operations of F5 platform equipment (including patching/BIG-IP TMOS version management, Vulnerability remediation, bug fixes, performance evaluation & reporting, strategy and vision for lifecycle management)

Provide customer service to internal stakeholders to understand project requirements to design technical solutions that meet business needs/objectives (Virtual IP set-up and implementation, load balancing, decommissioning activities, troubleshooting, ServiceNow Catalog Tasks & other requests)

Interface in planning sessions with other IT Infrastructure teams to support internal projects, migration efforts, etc. to ensure minimal disruptions to normal business operations.

Define & Implement IT Controls, Key Metrics (KPI/KRI) and execute IT Asset Management activities in the perimeter security space.

Will support 24/7 on-call rotations (nights/weekends) to provide incident resolution and other troubleshooting/IT Service Management needs & other duties as assigned by Network Operations Services Manager

Qualifications:

4+ years of experience in network engineering with a focus on F5 technologies

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; a combination of education and experience may meet qualifications

Extensive hands-on experience with load balancing technologies, encryption methodologies, and security principles within F5 products: Local Traffic Manager (LTM), Access Policy Manager (APM), Application Security Manager (ASM), Global Traffic Manager (GTM)

Knowledge of networking protocols such as TCP/IP, HTTP, SSL/TLS, and routing protocols like BGP

Advanced understanding of physical & virtual F5 architecture and device administration, including creation and maintenance of standards, policies, procedures, and configuration documentation

Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to perform under pressure

Experience in datacenter operations, firewall administration, DNS/DHCP/IPAM management, and working within the ServiceNow platform

Strong communication and collaboration abilities

Automation proficiency is a plus - including scripting and pipeline development using Python, Ansible, and Azure DevOps

Industry certifications such as Network+, F5 Certified BIG-IP Administrator, or F5 Certified Technology Specialist are preferred

Location:

Zions Technology Center - 7860 South Bingham Junction Blvd, Midvale, UT 84047.

The Zions Technology Center is a 400,000-square-foot technology campus in Midvale, Utah. Located on the former Sharon Steel Mill superfund site, the sustainably built campus is the company's primary technology and operations center. This modern and environmentally friendly technology center enables Zions to compete for the best technology talent in the state while providing team members with an exceptional work environment with features such as:

Electric vehicle charging stations and close proximity to Historic Gardner Village UTA TRAX station.

At least 75% of the building is powered by on-site renewable solar energy.

Access to outdoor recreation, parks, trails, shareable bikes and locker rooms.

Large modern cafe with a healthy and diverse menu.

Healthy indoor environment with ample natural light and fresh air.

LEED-certified sustainable building that features include the use of low VOC-emitting construction materials.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - START DAY ONE!

Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA) and dependent care accounts

Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 Paid Federal Holidays

401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, competitive compensation in line with work experience

Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions

Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees

Employee Ambassador preferred banking products

Apply now if you have a passion for impactful outcomes, enjoy working collaboratively with co-workers, and want to make a difference for the clients and communities we serve.

Req ID: 068021

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