Network Engineer – Citrix ADC to F5 Migration Specialist

Network Engineer – Citrix ADC to F5 Migration Specialist2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Key responsibilities/Expectations from the Role Lead the end-to-end migration from Citrix ADC to F5 BIG-IP, ensuring a smooth and efficient process. Collaborate with the Engineering team to develop migration strategies and incorporate their recommendations into the project. Assess existing Citrix ADC configurations, including load balancing, SSL offloading, authentication, and security policies. Design and implement F5 BIG-IP architectures that meet business and technical requirements. Configure and test F5 BIG-IP features such as LTM, SSL/TLS profiles, persistence, iRules, and high availability. Perform traffic cutover to F5 BIG-IP in a phased manner to minimize service disruptions. Conduct functional and performance testing to validate migration success and address any issues. Optimize F5 BIG-IP configurations for performance, security, and reliability. Document new F5 BIG-IP configurations and provide training to the Operations and Support teams. Offer post-migration support and address any issues identified during the transition phase. Monitor and log network traffic to ensure proactive issue identification and resolution. Must Have Strong experience with Citrix ADC (NetScaler) and F5 BIG-IP (LTM). Deep knowledge of load balancing, SSL/TLS offloading, session persistence, and traffic management. Experience in high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) configurations. Familiarity with security features such as WAF, access control policies, and authentication mechanisms. Proficiency in writing and troubleshooting F5 iRules. Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools. Strong English verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Good to Have Ability to work closely with Engineering and Operations teams to align project strategies and incorporate feedback. Excellent documentation and reporting skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills for presenting technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Awareness of security best practices in automation and the ability to implement secure coding principles. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience). F5 Certified Administrator (F5-CA) or F5 Certified Technical Specialist (F5-CTS) preferred. Citrix certifications such as CCP-N (Citrix Certified Professional – Networking) are a plus. Minimum of 5 years of experience in network engineering, with significant experience in Citrix ADC and F5 BIG-IP migration or administration. Experience in enterprise-level network environments and large-scale migrations. What do we offer? Health insurance Life insurance Gympass TCS Cares – free 0800 that provides psychological assistance (24 hrs/day), legal, social and financial assistance to associates Partnership with SESC Reimbursement of Certifications Free TCS Learning Portal – Online courses and live training International experience opportunity Discount Partnership with Universities and Language Schools Bring Your Buddy – By referring people you become eligible to receive a bonus for each hire TCS Gems – Recognition for performance Xcelerate – Free Mentoring Career Platform Tata Consultancy Services is an equal opportunity employer. At TATA Consultancy Services we promote an inclusive culture, we always work for equity. This applies to Gender, People with Disabilities, LGBTQIA+, Religion, Race, Ethnicity. All our opportunities are based on these principles. Seniority levelMid-Senior level Employment typeFull-time Job functionInformation Technology, Consulting, and Other IndustriesIT Services and IT Consulting, Computer and Network Security, and Software Development #J-18808-Ljbffr