Network Engineer

Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

Preferred

Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Experience engineering, operating, or supporting FedRAMP Moderate and/or High environments is strongly preferred

Benefits

Incentive compensation

Bonus

Restricted stock units

Glassdoor

3.7

F5 is a multi-cloud application services and security company that specializes in application security, performance, and delivery.

Seattle, Washington, USA

https://www.f5.com

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Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

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

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)

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

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.'

Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Experience engineering, operating, or supporting FedRAMP Moderate and/or High environments is strongly preferred

Required skills

FedRAMP compliance, Network engineering, BGP, OSPF, Routing policy, JunOS, EOS, NX-OS, IOS-XE, TCP/IP troubleshooting, Hybrid cloud networking, AWS networking, Azure networking, GCP networking, Python automation, Ansible/AWX, Git workflows, Network security controls, Network segmentation, Encryption, Logging, Firewall management, VPN, DDoS mitigation, IDS/IPS, NIST 800-53 security framework

Preferred skills

Incident leadership, Written communication, Verbal communication, Mentoring, Analytical thinking, Structured problem-solving, Continuous improvement, Collaboration, Respectful communication

Experience

7+ years