Network Systems Specialist II

Title: Network Systems Specialist II Job Type: Regular Company: Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Department: Information Technology Time Type: Full time Weekly Hours: 40 FTE: 1 Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Summary: About the Role: At Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, technology plays a critical role in supporting patient care, research, and innovation. As an F5 Application Delivery & Web Application Security Engineer, you'll help protect and optimize the systems that connect patients, clinicians, researchers, and employees to the applications they rely on every day. In this highly visible role, you will serve as the primary expert for Roswell Park’s F5 platform, ensuring our public-facing applications remain secure, available, and performing at their best. You will work at the intersection of infrastructure, cybersecurity, and application delivery, helping defend against evolving cyber threats while enabling secure access to critical services. This position is ideal for a technology professional who enjoys solving complex challenges, enhancing security, and collaborating across teams to make a meaningful impact. The starting annual salary for this position is $101,410 and this can include a full comprehensive benefits package. What You'll Do: As a key member of our Infrastructure Engineering team, you will: Application Delivery & Load Balancing Design, administer, and support Roswell Park’s enterprise F5 BIG-IP environment Configure and maintain load balancing, traffic management, DNS services, SSL/TLS encryption, reverse proxy services, and high-availability solutions Build and support virtual servers, pools, health monitors, profiles, and traffic management policies Develop and maintain automation workflows and F5 configurations Manage software upgrades, platform migrations, hardware refreshes, and lifecycle planning Oversee SSL certificate management and secure application publishing Web Application Security Design, implement, and optimize F5 Advanced Web Application Firewall (WAF) protections for internet-facing applications Monitor and respond to web application security events and emerging threats Tune security policies to balance strong protection with application performance and availability Partner with application teams to securely onboard new applications and services Help protect systems against common web-based attacks and vulnerabilities Support security assessments, remediation efforts, and compliance activities Implement advanced security controls such as bot protection, rate limiting, geolocation filtering, and threat intelligence services Perimeter & Network Security Collaborate with Cybersecurity and Infrastructure teams to strengthen Roswell Park's internet-facing security posture Support firewall, network segmentation, and secure access initiatives Participate in Zero Trust and modern security architecture projects Assist with vulnerability remediation and security hardening efforts Analyze network and application traffic to troubleshoot performance and connectivity issues Operational Excellence Monitor the health, performance, and security of critical infrastructure Troubleshoot complex application delivery and network issues Create and maintain technical documentation, standards, and implementation plans Participate in scheduled maintenance activities and on-call support for critical systems What You'll Bring: You may be a great fit for this role if you: Have hands-on experience supporting F5 BIG-IP technologies, including load balancing and web application security Enjoy securing applications and solving complex infrastructure challenges Understand networking fundamentals such as TCP/IP, DNS, routing, switching, VLANs, NAT, and high-availability design Have experience working with web application firewalls, perimeter security technologies, or enterprise firewalls Can analyze application and network traffic to identify and resolve issues Communicate effectively and enjoy partnering with technical and non-technical teams Take a proactive approach to improving security, reliability, and system performance Thrive in environments where security, collaboration, and continuous improvement are priorities Why You'll Love Working Here: At Roswell Park, every role contributes to something bigger: helping advance the fight against cancer. Whether you're supporting researchers, clinicians, patients, or fellow employees, your work makes a real difference every day. When you join Roswell Park, you'll become part of a nationally recognized organization that combines leading-edge technology, innovation, and compassionate care. As the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Upstate New York, Roswell Park is committed to advancing cancer treatment, research, and education. What you can expect: Meaningful work that supports a mission-driven organization Opportunities to work with advanced technologies and innovative solutions Collaboration with talented colleagues across cybersecurity, infrastructure, and application teams A culture where employees are heard, respected, and valued Comprehensive health, retirement, and wellness benefits for eligible employees Professional growth and development opportunities within one of Western New York's leading employers Make Your Impact If you're passionate about application delivery, cybersecurity, and protecting critical systems that support life-changing care and research, we'd love to hear from you. Join Roswell Park and help build a secure, reliable digital environment that supports our mission today and into the future. Qualifications: Required Education and Experience 1. Master’s degree and the equivalent of four (4) years of full-time experience in computer system hardware, operating systems and software, enterprise networking or computer systems security as it relates to technology used at the organization; or 2. Bachelor’s degree and the equivalent of four (4) years of full-time experience as a Network Systems Specialist I at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center; or 3. Bachelor’s degree and the equivalent of six (6) years of full-time experience in computer system hardware, operating systems and software, enterprise networking or computer systems security as it relates to technology used at the organization; or 4. Associates degree and the equivalent of eight (8) years of full‐time experience in computer system hardware, operating systems and software, enterprise networking or computer systems security as it relates to technology used at the organization; or 5. High School Diploma or High School equivalency Diploma and the equivalent of ten (10) years of full‐time experience in computer system hardware, operating systems and software, enterprise networking or computer systems security as it relates to technology used at the organization. NOTE: Required degrees must have been granted by an accredited school, college or university or one recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center as following acceptable educational practices. Preferred Experience · F5 BIG-IP LTM · F5 Advanced WAF (ASM) · F5 DNS/GTM · Application Delivery Controllers (ADC) · Web Application Firewalls (WAF) · Palo Alto Networks Firewalls · GlobalProtect VPN · SSL/TLS Certificate Management · Reverse Proxy Technologies · Internet Edge Security · DMZ Architecture · OWASP Top 10 · Secure Application Publishing · Zero Trust Architecture · API Security · Healthcare or highly regulated environments · Enterprise networking and cybersecurity best practices Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) and Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants or job seekers because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, creed, age, disability, pregnancy-related condition, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, genetic information, individual’s relationship or association with a member of a protected category or any other protected group status as defined by law. Reasonable Accommodation Request RPCIC and HRI are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. 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