Network Support Apprenticeship @ F5

This is an exciting opportunity to combine professional training with real working experience and join an industry-leading company in a unique role. The company, F5.Inc, is currently seeking a highly motivated Network Engineer Apprentice to start as soon as possible. F5s products allow our customers to build a dynamic infrastructure that aligns their IT capabilities with their evolving business needs. F5 creates a unified and flexible architecture that enables our customers to simplify management, reduce costs, and deliver faster and better service to their customers and employees. F5 Networks Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace.

As a Network Engineer Apprentice, you will work as part of a dynamic, highly technical team on a number of F5s technologies. Our engineers assist many top companies across the globe in a variety of industries, on infrastructure that is vital to their operational functions. The apprentice would have the opportunity to learn, shadow, and assist the engineers in a variety of tasks and projects. There are many opportunities to specialize in F5s diverse range of solutions and become Subject Matter Experts in multiple fields. This role opens the door to additional support positions or many other career choices within F5 and beyond.

• Learn about F5 solutions and tech stack
• Reproduce and test real-world scenarios in F5s Labs
• Gain insight into F5 technology with hands-on configuration and troubleshooting
• Work with virtual environments and set up VLANs
• Diagnose and fix network issues

• Hands-on technical experience with internetworking/data centre operations including WAN operations, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, OSI Model, UNIX or Linux (e.g. Redhat) operating systems, Wireshark/ Tshark/ HTTPwatch tools, VMware
• Network Security (e.g. Web Application Security, AAA, VPN, DDoS, Malware, Application Firewalls, etc.)
• Troubleshooting and Customer handling

• Bachelor's degree in technical field (must have graduated)
• Keen to learn
• Logical and creative thinking skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good verbal and written communication
• Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of situations
• At least a basic understanding of Linux
• Ability to work independently and to take responsibility
• A thorough and organized approach

The program is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of network basics, in-depth coaching on computer network communications, and practical training in real-world scenarios. Throughout the apprenticeship, you will develop the skills needed to handle customer calls, prepare for industry certifications, and become proficient in F5 and related networking technology tasks.