Network Engineer

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Job Description

Network Engineer Position Title: Network Engineer

Department: Network Engineering About the Role We are seeking a Senior Network

Engineer who brings deep technical expertise, sound operational judgment, and

the ability to deliver reliable, scalable network services across multi-region

and global environments, including regulated and compliant FedRAMP-authorized

platforms. This role is primarily operations‑focused, encompassing ownership of

day‑to‑day network reliability, performance, and incident response, while also

incorporating engineering and build responsibilities as required—such as

evolving routing architectures, developing and maintaining automation pipelines,

troubleshooting complex network behaviors, and executing major initiatives

across data centers and cloud platforms. Beyond technical capability, we are

looking for the right cultural fit: someone who embodies our core expectation to

"be kind"—a teammate who collaborates openly, communicates respectfully,

supports others, and contributes to a positive, inclusive engineering culture.

You will work closely with Architecture, Product, Security, Compliance, and

Operations teams to ensure our global backbone, data center networks, cloud

connectivity, and FedRAMP environments remain secure, resilient, automated,

compliant, and well-documented. You will be empowered to own meaningful problems

end-to-end, influence design patterns, and mentor engineers across the

organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Network Design & Implementation Engineer,
• build, operate, and deliver network solutions for global data centers, cloud
• platforms, FedRAMP-authorized environments, build environments, and product
• connectivity needs. Engineer and optimize routing for a global IP backbone,
• including multi-region route propagation, redundancy, and traffic-engineering
• strategies. Engineer, build, and operate scalable, highly available L3
• topologies using BGP, OSPF, and robust routing policy (communities, AS-path
• manipulation, MED/local-pref tuning, ECMP, route-reflector hierarchy). Design
• and implement secure network segmentation, boundary controls, and traffic
• isolation required for FedRAMP Moderate/High environments. Implement hybrid and
• cloud-native routing across AWS/Azure/GCP using Direct Connect, ExpressRoute,
• VPN, Transit Gateway, Virtual WAN, and cloud router constructs—ensuring
• alignment with FedRAMP architectures and security control requirements. Develop
• and maintain automated provisioning, configuration, compliance, and validation
• pipelines using Python, Ansible/AWX, and Git-driven CI/CD workflows, including
• FedRAMP configuration baselines. Network Operations & Reliability Ensure
• connectivity, availability, and performance across multi-region data centers,
• backbone sites, cloud platforms, and regulated FedRAMP environments using
• proactive monitoring, telemetry, and lifecycle management practices. Operate
• networks in accordance with FedRAMP continuous monitoring requirements,
• including configuration drift detection, vulnerability mitigation, and audit
• readiness. Troubleshoot complex routing, TCP, and connectivity issues using
• tools such as netcat, ping/ICMP, logs, and packet captures. Lead or support
• major incident response when needed, including FedRAMP-relevant incident
• handling, escalation, and reporting procedures. Execute changes, upgrades, and
• migrations safely using structured procedures (MOPs), documented approvals,
• automated workflows, and validated rollback mechanisms. Remediate
• vulnerabilities and maintain compliance across network OS versions,
• configurations, firmware, and security posture in coordination with Security and
• Compliance teams. Engineering, Build & Automation Engineer enhancements, new
• capabilities, and service-driven connectivity features supporting product,
• platform evolution, and FedRAMP boundary services. Design automation that
• enforces least privilege, segmentation, encryption-in-transit, logging, and
• configuration compliance for regulated environments. Replace manual operational
• steps with automated workflows incorporating pre/post-checks, compliance gates,
• evidence collection, and safe-rollback logic. Test new network OS versions,
• automation logic, routing changes, and security controls in controlled
• environments prior to production and FedRAMP deployment. Partner with Build,
• Engineering, Architecture, Product, Security, and Compliance teams to ensure
• reliability, scalability, and alignment with FedRAMP control objectives.
• Execution, Planning & Vendor Management Translate product, regulatory, and
• platform requirements into network designs that meet FedRAMP architectural and
• security expectations with clear timelines and dependencies. Conduct capacity
• planning across links, devices, cloud gateways, backbone segments, routing
• domains, and FedRAMP boundary components. Manage procurement cycles, RMA
• workflows, vendor escalations, and equipment lifecycle, ensuring vendors and
• solutions support FedRAMP use cases. Evaluate vendor technologies for
• performance, resiliency, automation compatibility, FedRAMP eligibility, and
• cost-effectiveness. Documentation & Knowledge Management Create and maintain
• high-quality runbooks, architectural diagrams, and troubleshooting guides,
• including FedRAMP boundary diagrams and network control documentation. Maintain
• accurate documentation required for FedRAMP audits, assessments, and continuous
• monitoring activities. Define lifecycle standards for network roles, routing
• constructs, appliances, and platform components. Ensure monitoring, alerting,
• and operational procedures are documented, auditable, and continuously improved.
• Mentor engineers through structured troubleshooting, technical deep dives,
• FedRAMP design considerations, and post-incident learning sessions.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience 7+ years in network engineering with
• experience in large-scale, multi-region, and global routing environments.
• Experience engineering, operating, or supporting FedRAMP Moderate and/or High
• environments is strongly preferred. Technical Skills Deep hands-on expertise
• with BGP and OSPF in global IP backbone environments, including traffic
• engineering and multi-vendor interoperability. Strong operational and
• engineering experience with JunOS (MX, QFX, SRX preferred). Proficiency with
• additional network OS platforms (e.g., EOS, NX-OS, IOS-XE) is a plus. Strong
• troubleshooting across routing, switching, TCP/IP, asymmetric paths, latency,
• packet loss, MTU/fragmentation, and QoS behaviors. Experienced with hybrid cloud
• and cloud-native networking across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP. Hands-on automation
• skills using Python, Ansible/AWX, configuration templating, Git workflows, and
• automated testing/validation pipelines. Strong understanding of network security
• controls, boundary protection, encryption, logging, and segmentation concepts
• required for FedRAMP. Familiarity with firewalls, VPNs, DDoS mitigation,
• IDS/IPS, and NIST 800-53-based security frameworks. Soft Skills Strong incident
• leadership skills, able to coordinate cross-functional teams under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across Architecture, Product,
• Security, Compliance, Operations, and Build teams. Ability to mentor and elevate
• peers and junior engineers. Effective in fast-paced environments with competing
• priorities and regulatory constraints. Strong analytical thinking, structured
• problem-solving, and continuous-improvement mindset. Reinforces a positive
• culture and demonstrates our expectation to "be kind." The Job Description is
• intended to be a general representation of the responsibilities and requirements
• of the job. However, the description may not be all-inclusive, and
• responsibilities and requirements are subject to change. The annual base pay for
• this position is: $137,600.00 - $206,400.00 F5 maintains broad salary ranges for
• its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience,
• geographic locations, and market conditions, as well as to reflect F5’s
• differing products, industries, and lines of business. The pay range referenced
• is as of the time of the job posting and is subject to change. You may also be
• offered incentive compensation, bonus, restricted stock units, and benefits.
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