Network Engineer I

Socket.dev; Washington; Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

F5 is 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.

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.

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.

Skills

Networking basics

Ansible

Terraform

Python scripting

Cybersecurity basics

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Linux/Unix familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Python scripting

Linux tooling

Job description

At 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 community

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: $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.

Please note that F5 only contacts candidates through F5 email address (ending with @f5.com) or auto email notification from Workday (ending with f5.com or @myworkday.com).

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of F5 to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, sensory, physical, or mental disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination. F5 offers a variety of reasonable accommodations for candidates. Requesting an accommodation is completely voluntary. F5 will assess the need for accommodations in the application process separately from those that may be needed to perform the job. Request by contacting [e-mail].