Senior Network Designer

Senior Network Designer Company: The Boeing Company The Boeing Company is looking for a highly experienced Senior Network Designer to join our team in either Seattle, WA; Berkeley, MO; Hazelwood, MO; Everett, WA; North Charleston, SC; Seal Beach, CA or Ridley Park, PA. We are looking for an exceptional candidate with extensive expertise in F5 load balancing, coupled with a strong understanding of advanced networking protocols. In this role, you will leverage your hands-on experience in architecting, implementing and optimizing F5 load balancing architecture in support of the enterprise. You should have a proven track record of managing large-scale, complex F5 load balancing infrastructures, with the ability to design, implement, and troubleshoot these systems effectively. Position Responsibilities:   Architect, Deploy, configure, and maintain F5 BIG-IP appliances (Local Traffic Manager/LTM, Global Traffic Manager/DNS) Extensive experience with F5 Viprions, Velos and AVI Architect Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB) and Local Server Load Balancing (LSLB), manage SSL/TLS offloading, and configure Web Application Firewalls (WAF/ASM) Develop F5 iRules for traffic customization and use APIs or Ansible for automation Deep understanding of LTM configurations, and health monitoring Proactively monitor system health, performance, and security, resolving issues to ensure high availability Work with network and security teams to integrate F5 solutions into cloud or on-premise infrastructure Collaborate with internal teams including Information Technology (IT) security, Tech Fellow and stakeholders to align network architecture with business requirements Strong understanding of Layer 4-7 traffic management, HTTP and SSL/TLS encryptions Develop and maintain comprehensive network documentation, including network topology diagrams, configuration guides and capacity planning documents Provide training and knowledge transfer to junior designers Assist in incident resolution, root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions to prevent recurrence Automate F5 tasks using API, Ansible and ServiceNow Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):   10+ years of experience with F5 technologies including BIG-IP modules such as LTM, GTM/DNS 10+ years of experience with F5 iRules 10+ years of experience with designing and implementing large scale F5 Architectures 10+ years experience with Quality of Service (QOS), routing and switching protocols 5+ years of experience with network monitoring and diagnostic tools (Wireshark, SolarWinds, NetFlow) Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):   F5 certifications such as F5 Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) or F5 Certified Solutions Expert (CSE) Knowledge of cloud-based F5 solutions such as F5 Cloud Edition or F5 Distributed Cloud Services Experience with monitoring tools like Splunk Experience with network automation tools and scripting languages (python, Ansible) Experience with problem-solving skills and ability to address complex network issues quickly and efficiently Experience with communication skills and collaboration with cross functional teams 5+ years of experience with Incident Management 5+ years of experience with ServiceNow Conflict Of Interest: Successful Candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict Of Interest (COI) assessment process. Drug Free Workplace: Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies. Pay & Benefits: At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.   Summary Pay Range: $148.750 – $215,050 Language Requirements: Not Applicable Education: Not Applicable Relocation: Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Export Control Requirement: This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee. Safety Sensitive: This is not a Safety Sensitive Position. Security Clearance: This position does not require a Security Clearance. 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