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Original Job Post

F5 · 2 days ago

Sr Network Engineer

Greater Seattle Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$151K/yr - $227K/yr

8+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Support and maintain networking systems to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and security. Manage the lifecycle from implementation to shut down and decommissioning.

Build and deploy modern network designs translated from user stories and requirements. Manage the system lifecycle from implementation to shut down and decommissioning.

Scale network systems sustainably through mechanisms such as automation and evolve systems by fostering changes that improve velocity. Leverage automation and configuration management to streamline administration.

Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues, including failures, connectivity problems, and performance bottlenecks.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable and robust network architectures.

Evaluate and recommend new solutions, tools, and methodologies to enhance network efficiency, security, and productivity.

Provide technical leadership on complex systems and projects, and mentorship for other team members and colleagues.

Monitor network performance and proactively identify potential issues, generate meaningful reports, and implement preventive measures to maintain health and uptime.

Conduct performance tuning and optimization activities to maximize efficiency and response times.

Respond to and help manage incidents. Participate in RCA activities and assist with defining SLOs and SLIs for business stakeholders.

Implement and enforce security best practices to protect our networks, data, and infrastructure against unauthorized access, cyber threats, and vulnerabilities.

Create and maintain comprehensive knowledge bases for system documentation, including standard operating procedures, configurations, and troubleshooting guides, to support end-users' ability to use the networks effectively.

Participate in on-call rotation.

Qualification

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Network engineeringScripting languagesTechnology systems toolsProtocolsModern network principlesSoftware defined networkingNetwork infrastructure designNetwork security technologiesFirewallsIntrusion detectionPrevention systemsVPNsNetwork performance optimizationCapacity planningNetwork protocolsOSPFBGPSTPTCPUDPIPv6Network automationCI/CDComplianceRegulatory guidelinesCybersecurity principlesAgile teamObservability toolingLogging infrastructureTracing systems

Required

BS/BA or equivalent work experience

8+ years experience in network engineering, or a similar role in a technology environment

Strong proficiency in scripting languages

Hands on experience with technology systems tools, protocols, and platforms

Demonstrated understanding of modern network principles such as Software Defined Networking

Expertise in network infrastructure design, implementation, and maintenance

Experience with network security technologies and protocols, including firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and VPNs

Strong understanding of network performance optimization and capacity planning

Extensive knowledge of network protocols (OSPF, BGP, STP, TCP, UDP, IPv6)

Experience with network automation and CI/CD

Familiarity with compliance and regulatory guidelines

Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices

Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as an integral member of an agile team

Experience with observability tooling including logging infrastructure, tracing systems, alert definitions, etc

Proficient communication, planning, problem solving, troubleshooting, and organization skills

Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and timeline

Benefits

Incentive compensation

Bonus

Restricted stock units

Benefits

Company

F5

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F5 Networks provides application security and delivery tools.

Founded in 1996

Seattle, Washington, USA

5,001-10,000 employees

https://www.f5.com

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