Network Engineer I

F5 Networks, Inc.; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

F5 Networks, Inc. in Seattle seeks an Entry-Level Network Engineer to support enterprise-scale infrastructure in a hybrid work environment.

You will gain hands-on experience in monitoring, troubleshooting, and automating network services within the F5 Digital organization. The role is ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals aiming to develop hands-on network operations and engineering skills, with opportunities for growth and mentorship in a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Foundational networking knowledge (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, etc.).
• Familiarity with automation tools and Python scripting.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain enterprise network infrastructure (routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers).
• Monitor network traffic and performance, identify optimization opportunities.
• Assist with configuration management and change control processes.
• Contribute to network automation initiatives using industry-standard tools.
• Maintain network topology diagrams and documentation.
• Respond to and resolve network-related incidents and service requests.

Skills

Networking fundamentals

Python scripting

Automation tools

Containerized/DevOps concepts

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Monitoring & metrics

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Linux/Unix

Job description

## Network Engineer IApply: Hybrid: Seattle: Full time: Posted Today: RP1038801At F5, we strive to bring a better digital world to life. Our teams empower organizations across the globe to create, secure, and run applications that enhance how we experience our evolving digital world. We are passionate about cybersecurity, from protecting consumers from fraud to enabling companies to focus on innovation. Everything we do centers around people. That means we obsess over how to make the lives of our customers, and their customers, better. And it means we prioritize a diverse F5 community where each individual can thrive.This position is exclusively intended for candidates who successfully completed the F5 Summer 2026 Internship Program and have received an invitation to apply for a return role. **Position Summary**We are seeking an Entry-Level Network Engineer to support enterprise-scale infrastructure in a global production environment. This role provides hands-on experience in monitoring, troubleshooting, and automating network services supporting enterprise platforms within the F5 Digital organization.You will collaborate with senior engineers within our Infrastructure team and contribute to operational excellence, reliability, and performance optimization initiatives. This position is ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals seeking to develop expertise in network operations and engineering.This role is Seattle, WA-based and offers a hybrid working environment.**Key Responsibilities*** Support and maintain enterprise network infrastructure (routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers)* Monitor and analyze network traffic and performance metrics to identify optimization opportunities* Support configuration management and change control processes* Contribute to network automation initiatives using industry-standard tools* Maintain accurate documentation and network topology diagrams* Respond to and resolve network-related incidents and service requests* Participate in knowledge-sharing sessions and collaborative problem-solving with the team* Support the deployment and monitoring of network services in production environments**Required Qualifications*** Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent professional experience)* Strong foundational understanding of networking technologies and protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, DHCP, etc.)* Familiarity with automation tools (Ansible, Terraform) and/or Python scripting language* Basic knowledge of cybersecurity practices, network administration, and troubleshooting methodologies* Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-driven environment* Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail* Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic technical environment**Preferred Qualifications*** Interest in emerging AI technologies for network management* CompTIA Network+ or equivalent certification* Experience with network monitoring and performance management tools* Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments**Why You'll Love F5*** **Seamless Transition:** Move from internship to full-time with continuity in your team, projects, and growth trajectory* **Professional Development:** Continue developing your skills with ongoing training, mentorship, and access to advanced learning opportunities* **Meaningful Work:** Contribute to real business impact and solve complex enterprise data challenges* **Collaborative Culture:** Work alongside experienced analysts, engineers, and leaders in an inclusive, innovative environment* **Career Growth:** Excel in your role and build a long-term career path with F5, including opportunities for advancement and specialization* **Inclusive Community:** Be part of F5's diverse, people-first culture where individual contributions are valued**Compensation & Benefits*** Competitive salary commensurate with experience and market conditions* Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement benefits* Professional development and continuous learning opportunities* Work-life balance benefits including flexible work arrangements* Hybrid work environment with periodic in-office collaboration in Seattle* Mentorship and career growth opportunities within the F5 Digital organization* Access to F5's employee resource groups and communityThe 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: $71,100.00 - $106,700.00*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 F5’s benefits can be found at the following link:**https://www.f5.com/company/careers/benefits**. F5 reserves the right to change or terminate any benefit plan without notice.*