Network Engineer I

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 ) . 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