F5 Sr Lab Network Engineer 

United States, Washington, Spokane 

789100114

firewalls, BIG-IPand DMZ networking.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, monitor, and improve the performance and reliability of lab network and virtual lab services.
• Configure and manage enterprise-grade switches (Arista, Juniper, Cisco, Dell) and firewalls (Palo Alto).
• Handle Layer 2 and Layer 3 network configurations including VLANs, STP, OSPF, BGP.
• Manage PXEbooting environmentsfor automated OS provisioning.
• Configure and maintain BIG-IP (F5) load balancers and related services.
• Design and maintain DMZ network segments, including firewall rule creation and management.
• Implement andmanage Infoblox forIP address management and DNS/DHCP services.
• Use Network Configuration Manager (NCM) for automated configuration backups and compliance.
• Set up andmanage switchingauthentication mechanisms(802.1X, RADIUS/TACACS).
• Maintain core Security Protocols in designing the Network diagram
• Plan and execute lab hardware infrastructure, including rack layouts, cabling, and power planning.
• Collaborate with architects and vendors to align lab infrastructure with emerging technologies and product roadmaps.
• Lead automation efforts for network configuration and troubleshooting using scripting languages (Python, Bash, Perl).
• Maintain inventory tools and perform capacity planning.
• Respond to service tickets and support requests in a timely manner.
• Deploy and support production and pre-production environments for core lab systems.
• Research and implement new technologies to enhance lab capabilities.
• Create and maintain scripts/tools to automate configuration, usability, and troubleshooting.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong hands-on experience with:
• Arista EOS, Juniper JunOS, Cisco IOS/NX-OS, Dell Networking OS
• Palo Alto firewalls and DMZ rule management
• BIG-IP(F5) configurationsand traffic management
• Infoblox IPAM/DNS/DHCP
• NCM for network device configuration management
• Switchingauthentication (802.1X,RADIUS, TACACS)
• PXE booting, DHCP/TFTP/NFS setup
• Deep understanding of L2/L3 networking, routing protocols, and high availability systems
• Building for Security, Monitoring solutions and Log Capturing solutions for Switches.
• Experience with virtualization platforms Networkconnectivity: OpenStack,VMware, Hyper-V, KVM
• Familiarity with Linux, Windows, and systems engineering
• Scripting and automation experience (Python, Bash, Perl)
• Exposure to cloud platforms Networking (AWS, Azure) will be add-ons
• Experience with storage technologies Network Configurations
• Knowledge of Software Defined Networking (SDN) is a plus
• Database administration experience (PostgreSQL, MySQL, NoSQL)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience)
• 10+ years of experience in enterprise network environments
• 6+ years of experience with virtualization platforms
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills
• Ability to quickly learn and adopt new technologies

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• May require occasional on-call support and work outside normal hours (evenings/weekends)
• Occasional travel (approx. 5%) via automobile or airplane
• Work performed in a standard office environment with regular use of computers and communication tools

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: $123,200.00 - $184,800.00