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As of Jun 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for network engineer f5 in the United States is $109,040.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $89,000.00 and $133,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges a Network Engineer F5 may face when managing application delivery controllers (ADCs)?

Network Engineer F5 professionals often encounter challenges such as balancing security with performance when configuring load balancers and application delivery controllers. They must regularly update and patch F5 devices without causing downtime, troubleshoot complex application flow issues, and ensure high availability across multiple data centers. Collaboration with security, application, and infrastructure teams is essential to resolve issues and implement changes smoothly. Staying current with evolving F5 technologies and best practices is also key to successfully managing these environments.

What is a Network Engineer F5?

A Network Engineer F5 is an IT professional who specializes in designing, implementing, and managing F5 Networks technologies, such as F5 BIG-IP devices. These engineers focus on network traffic management, load balancing, application delivery, and security solutions provided by F5. Their responsibilities often include configuring F5 appliances, troubleshooting network and application issues, and ensuring optimal performance and security. They work closely with other IT teams to maintain high availability and reliability for critical applications.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Network Engineer F5, and why are they important?

To excel as a Network Engineer F5, you need in-depth knowledge of network protocols, load balancing concepts, and F5 BIG-IP platforms, typically supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Hands-on experience with F5 technologies, relevant certifications such as F5 Certified BIG-IP Administrator (F5-CA), and proficiency with network monitoring and automation tools are crucial. Strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication help you troubleshoot issues and collaborate across teams. These skills ensure secure, reliable, and optimized network infrastructure critical to business continuity and performance.

What is the difference between Network Engineer F5 vs Network Engineer Cisco?

AspectNetwork Engineer F5Network Engineer Cisco
CertificationsF5 Certified BIG-IP Administrator, F5 Certified Technical SpecialistCCNA, CCNP, Cisco Certified Specialist
Work EnvironmentData centers, application delivery, load balancingNetwork infrastructure, routing, switching
Industry UsageApplication delivery, security, load balancing solutionsCore network infrastructure, enterprise networks

Network Engineer F5 primarily focuses on application delivery and load balancing using F5 technologies, while Network Engineer Cisco specializes in routing, switching, and core network infrastructure. Both roles require networking fundamentals, but F5 engineers emphasize application-layer solutions, whereas Cisco engineers focus on network hardware and protocols.

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Network Engineer III (F5)

Network Engineer III (F5)

Rackspace

Seattle, WA • Hybrid

$91K/yr

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Plan, design, configure, integrate, and install LAN and/or WAN infrastructure with a strong focus on F5 technologies including BIG-IP LTM and traffic management.

  • Perform maintenance, upgrades, and documentation for hardware and software across the enterprise network.

  • Manage SolarWinds device monitoring and Forescout device profiling in a Software Defined Access environment.

Job description

The Network Engineer-IIIis responsible forthe planning, design, configuration, integration & installation of our growing local area network (LAN) and/or wide area network (WAN). The Network Engineer-IIIwill provide leadership in technical support and documentation to various departments and users with regard to the global infrastructure. The Network Engineer-IIIserves as a liaison to gather network requirements from internal customers,vendors,and otherthird-partyproviders.
This role will have a strong focus on F5 technologies, including BIG-IP LTM, GTM, Remote access, traffic management, and application delivery optimization across the enterprise network. Other responsibilities will include Forescout device profiling in a Software Defined Access environment, and managing SolarWinds device monitoring for the Data Center and Enterprise environment.
Work Location:
- Hybrid in Seattle, WA
- Additional travel to satellite locations in Tacoma, WA, and Olympia, WA
Responsibilities
  • This role will have a strong focus on F5 technologies, including BIG-IP LTM, traffic management, and application delivery optimization across the enterprise network.
  • Perform design requirements and recommendations for the enterprise network
  • Perform vendor recommendation/selection and coordination for hardware testing, installations, and upgrades.
  • Create maintenance plans, including detailed documentation & change managementcoordination.
  • Perform maintenance and upgrades of both hardware and software.
  • Scripting and testing of maintenance plans for all upgrades and changes.
  • Work in either a lead role or an assisting role during maintenance implementations
  • Develop or conform to client Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) & Method of Procedures (MOP's)
  • Implement network standardization practices
  • Document informational content for specialized network designs to be used for training needs
  • Present and/or Train on new network topologies, hardware, and technologies to internal teams
  • Lead Root Cause Analysis sessions to achieve better networking practices
  • Determine baseline requirements for our network needs
  • Provide code analysis on existing software, IOS testing, and software recommendations
  • Create network lab mockups for error testing
  • Automate repetitive Engineering tasks
  • Knowledge of Forescout management, profiling, and maintenance
  • Manage and maintain SolarWinds monitoring and backups for network gear
  • Manages the team's ticket queue and responds on-site to issues.
  • Work with teams for escalations, POC's, and other related problems
  • Initial deployment of new products and services
  • Monitor capacity and plan for bandwidth additions
Requirements
  • High School Diploma or regional equivalent required
  • Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in Computer Science or Network Engineering. At the manager's discretion, additional relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement
  • Minimum5-7yearsof recent experience with network design and build-out of LAN/WANs and/orlarge-scalenetwork retrofits andremediations
  • Hands-on experience with F5 BIG-IP solutions, including load balancing and application delivery.
  • Knowledge of SolarWinds Monitoring and Forescout NAC
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • Preferred certifications: F5 101F5 201, F5 301, CCDA, CCNP, CCDP preferred, CCIE (R&S, SP, or DC) highlypreferred (or equivalent experience), Python PCEP
  • Advancedlevel experience working withmostof the followingtechnologies/applications: MPLS, BGP, LDP, QoS, IPv6, OSPF,vPC, STP, DWDM, EVPN, L2VPN,MPLSVPN, L3VPN,FHRP,VLAN, CDP, port-channels, IS-IS,MPLSInter-AS,VXLAN, DNS, ACL,RADb,Flow spec,RTBH, GitHub, API's, NFV, Hypervisors, virtual switching
  • Multi-vendor experience working with the following platforms: Cisco IOS, ASR 1k (IOS-XE), ASRNCS(IOS-XR), Nexus (NX-OS),Aruba wireless and ClearPass
  • Experience working in a service provider, datacenter/hosting environment, or large-scale enterprise networks.
  • Experience researching, evaluating, and recommending hardware and/or software solutions supporting large-scale deployments and/or remediations against the LAN/WAN
  • Experience working with 3rd party networking vendors, with an understanding of the service/hardware/software portfolios they provide
  • Able to identify areas of process improvement and provide input and solution options to streamline work
  • Excellent writing, documentation, and communication skills, possessing the ability to communicate well with technical and non-technical peers.
  • Customer service-oriented attitude
  • Experience with network service monitoring systems (Spectrum, Solarwinds , and Cisco DNAC.)
Work Location:
- Hybrid in Seattle, WA
- Additional travel to satellite locations in Tacoma, WA, and Olympia, WA
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several geographic markets. The compensation range for this position ranges from $91,979.00/year in our lowest geographic market up to 134,827.00 USD/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of annual bonus or incentives, equity awards and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Learnmore aboutbenefits at Rackspace.

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