Senior Network Engineer

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Job Description

Senior Network Engineer Position Title: Senior 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 10+
• 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." #LI-ZB1 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:
• $161,600.00 - $242,400.00 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. More details about
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