Network Support Apprenticeship @ F5

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 of Technology or related 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