F5 BigIP LTM vSphere Integration Expert

I'm looking for a seasoned professional with extensive experience in F5 BigIP LTM and vSphere. The main objective is to seamlessly integrate the F5 BigIP LTM with our vSphere environment. Key Tasks: - Load Balancing: Implement effective load balancing strategies for our VMs. - Monitoring and Logging: Set up comprehensive monitoring and logging functionalities. - High Availability: Design and implement a robust high availability setup. - Set up and configure F5 BigIP LTM infrastructure from scratch or manage existing infrastructure. - Design and implement load balancing solutions using F5 LTM. - Integrate F5 BigIP LTM with VMware vSphere infrastructure. - Configure virtual servers, pools, and health monitors. - Set up SSL/TLS certificates for secure communications. - Implement best practices for traffic management and optimization. - Troubleshoot, maintain, and monitor the F5 environment to ensure optimal performance. - Provide documentation and knowledge transfer to internal teams. Additionally, I require advanced security configurations, including: - IPsec VPN Integration: Secure our network with reliable VPN integration. - SSL Offloading: Optimize our SSL traffic handling. - Web Application Firewall Rules: Establish necessary firewall rules for our web applications. Ideal candidates should possess: - Proven experience with F5 BigIP LTM and vSphere. - Strong network security understanding. - Skills in performance tuning and optimization. - Proficiency in setting up monitoring and logging systems. - Proven experience with F5 BigIP LTM setup, configuration, and management. - Strong knowledge of F5 iRules, SSL/TLS management, and traffic policies. - Experience in integrating F5 BigIP with VMware vSphere infrastructure. - Familiarity with F5 management tools and command-line configuration (TMSH). - Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently. - Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, etc.).