F5 Network Engineer III 

United States, Washington, Seattle 

432889026

What You’ll Do

• Support and Maintenance : Manage and maintain networking and security infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and strong protection against cyber threats.
• Security Management : Configure, manage, and troubleshoot firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection/prevention systems and access control solutions. Enforce security best practices to safeguard data and infrastructure.
• Load Balancing and Traffic Management : Provide operational support for F5 BIG-IP platforms, including load balancing and application delivery controllers.
• Automation and Scalability : Leverage automation to scale and govern infrastructure efficiently, automating routine network and security tasks to improve system velocity and sustainability.
• Network Design and Deployment : Architect and deploy scalable networking solutions based on business requirements, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enable efficient outcomes.
• Monitoring and Optimization : Continuously monitor system performance, proactively identify and resolve issues, and perform tuning to maximize uptime, performance, and response times.
• Incident and Problem Resolution : Respond to incidents, participate in on-call rotation to ensure continuous support, perform root cause analysis (RCA), and troubleshoot complex issues such as failures, connectivity issues, and performance bottlenecks.
• Documentation : Develop and maintain system documentation, including standard operating procedures, configurations, and troubleshooting guides, to support efficient maintenance and knowledge sharing.

What You’ll Bring

• Expertise in network infrastructure design, implementation, and maintenance , with a strong understanding of modern networking principles.
• Hands-on experience with network security technologies , including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, VPN services, and access control systems ( HashiCorp Boundary).
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles , regulatory compliance, and best practices.
• Proficiency in managing and supporting F5 BIG-IP platforms , including load balancing, application security, and traffic management.
• Strong knowledge of network protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP, STP, TCP, UDP, IPv6).
• Proven experience in network performance monitoring, and optimization.
• Familiarity with observability tools , logging systems, and tracing technologies.
• Skilled in implementing automation solutions for network and security tasks using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or Python scripting.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in agile environments.
• Excellent communication, troubleshooting, organizational, and problem-solving skills .
• Flexibility to adapt to evolving project requirements and technologies.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 6+ years of experience in network operations, engineering, or security roles in a technology-driven organization.
• Strong experience with network and security infrastructure , including tools and protocols relevant to the role.
• Certifications in networking or security (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, CISSP, or similar) as a plus
• Proficiency in scripting languages and familiarity with automation frameworks

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: $112,800.00 - $169,200.00