F5 BIG-IP
BIG-IP LTM, APM, ASM and DNS. Application delivery, access and security, with availability and performance in mind.
Eelke Smit · Freelance Security Specialist
Security.
With depth.
F5, A10 Networks and Automation. Specialist application delivery design, implementation and troubleshooting, plus A10 DDoS protection. With Ansible and APIs, I make operations repeatable and clear.
OpenSECURE / Security & Automation
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Direct contact. Technical depth. Practical solutions.F5 / A10 NETWORKS / AUTOMATION
F5 / A10 NETWORKS
From challenge
to solution.
Business-critical applications need a considered architecture. With F5 and A10 Networks, I help from the first design through to a stable production environment.
A10 Networks
Application delivery, GSLB and DDoS protection with A10 Networks. From design and implementation to troubleshooting and F5-to-A10 migrations.
Architecture & design
An architecture that fits your applications, security requirements and existing environment. Availability and operations are part of the plan from the start.
Implementation & migration
New environments, upgrades and cross-platform migrations. With a clear implementation plan, rollback scenario and documentation for your team.
Troubleshooting & optimisation
Finding the cause behind complex behaviour. Analysing traffic, configuration and logs, then validating the solution in your environment.
Security & availability
Application security, secure access and GSLB. Appropriate controls and an architecture that supports continuity.
AUTOMATION
Less manual work.
More control.
Automation is a practice in its own right. With Red Hat Ansible, APIs and open source technology, I make configurations and changes repeatable across on-premises and cloud security environments.
Ansible & playbooks
Capturing configurations in reusable playbooks. Fewer manual steps and a consistent approach to deployment and operations.
APIs & integrations
Connecting F5, A10 and the rest of your environment. Automating recurring tasks through APIs and existing tools.
Operations & handover
Clear workflows and documentation for your team. Automation you can understand, maintain and extend.
SUPPORTING EXPERTISE / TECHNOLOGY
The technology.
The depth.
F5, A10 and automation are at the core. DNS, firewall, email and cloud knowledge ensures the solution fits the rest of your environment too.
DNS & DNS security
Infoblox · F5 DNS
Next-Gen Firewalls
Palo Alto Networks · Fortinet
Email security
Secure email infrastructure
Cloud
AWS
EXPLORE / F5
F5
F5 LTM, APM, ASM, DNS and GSLB. Design, implementation and specialist troubleshooting.
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SPECIALIST EXPERTISE
Proven
expertise.
F5, A10 and automation. Certification history and practical experience that reinforce each other in the design, implementation and management of your environment.
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F5 Solution Expert
My F5 certification history spans BIG-IP Administrator, Technical Specialist and Solution Expert. A strong foundation for specialist application delivery and security work.
A10 delivery & DDoS
Practical experience with A10 environments: application delivery, GSLB and DDoS protection. Design, implementation and troubleshooting, including F5-to-A10 migrations.
Automation & open source
Repeatable configurations, clear changes and less manual work. With Ansible, APIs and open source technology, I connect on-premises and cloud security solutions.
TRUST / THE APPROACH
Critical systems.
Delivered reliably
Public sector
Security for public sector environments, with careful changes and availability in mind.
Dependable
Your change and security procedures guide the work. Confidential information stays confidential.
Direct communication
A direct line to the specialist doing the work, with clear agreements about support.
Focused on results
A clear scope up front. A documented solution. Knowledge handed over to your team.
For organizations where continuity, security and clear agreements matter.
For critical environments across
GovernmentPoliceMunicipalitiesCommercial organizations
EELKE SMIT / EDE, THE NETHERLANDS
ABOUT
A specialist.
A sparring partner.
You need someone who understands your challenge and helps you make the right decisions.
I’m Eelke Smit, a freelance IT Security & Automation Specialist based in Ede, the Netherlands. I help with security advice, design and implementation.
My specialisms are F5, A10 Networks and automation. I combine application delivery, security and A10 DDoS protection with Ansible, APIs and open source. DNS, firewall and cloud knowledge helps me look beyond a single platform.
Eelke on LinkedInCONTACT
A good conversation.
A clear plan.
Tell me what you’re working through. Whether it’s an architecture, a F5 or A10 migration, DNS or automation, we’ll discuss what your environment needs.
Ede · Gelderland · The Netherlands