Senior Network Designer

Senior Network DesignerCompany:The Boeing CompanyThe Boeing Company is looking for a highly experienced and detail-oriented Senior Network Designer to join the team in Seattle, WA; North Charleston, SC; Everett, WA; Long Beach, CA; Huntington Beach, CA; Seal Beach, CA; Berkeley, MO; Hazelwood, MO; or Ridley Park, PA. This role focuses on the architecture, implementation, and optimization of enterprise load balancing and application delivery solutions that support critical business and manufacturing applications. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience with application delivery controllers (ADCs), traffic management technologies, and network infrastructure, with deep expertise in F5 platforms and solutions.The ideal candidate combines deep expertise in enterprise load balancing and application delivery with strong architectural, troubleshooting, and automation capabilities. While experience with multiple ADC platforms is valued, significant hands-on experience with F5 technologies remains highly desirable. The candidate should be comfortable leading strategic initiatives, driving technology modernization efforts, and partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver highly available, secure, and scalable enterprise solutions.Position Responsibilities:Design, implement, configure, and maintain enterprise load balancing and application delivery solutionsLead the architecture and deployment of highly available, scalable, and resilient application delivery infrastructuresProvide advanced engineering expertise for F5 BIG-IP technologies, including Local Traffic Manager (LTM), DNS/GTM, SSL/TLS services, and application security capabilitiesDesign and implement local and global load balancing strategies to optimize application performance and availabilityDevelop and maintain traffic management policies, health monitoring solutions, and application delivery standardsIntegrate load balancing and application delivery technologies into cloud, hybrid, and traditional data center environmentsCollaborate with network, cloud, security, application, and infrastructure teams to align technical solutions with business objectivesLeverage automation technologies, APIs, scripting, and infrastructure automation frameworks to improve operational efficiencyMonitor platform health, capacity, availability, performance, and security to ensure reliable service deliveryTroubleshoot and resolve complex application delivery and traffic management issuesDevelop and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, configuration standards, and capacity planning artifactsProvide mentorship, technical guidance, and knowledge transfer to engineering and operations teamsSupport incident management, root cause analysis, and continual service improvement initiativesResearch and evaluate emerging application delivery and load balancing technologies to support future business needsBasic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):10+ years of experience with network design, architecture, protocols, security, and/or operations for effective network management and implementation5+ years of with F5 technologies including BIG-IP modules such as LTM, GTM/DNSPreferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):Strong understanding of Layer 4 through Layer 7 networking principles and traffic management concepts.Experience with SSL/TLS encryption, DNS, TCP/IP, routing, switching, and Quality of Service (QoS).Experience configuring and administering health monitoring, traffic optimization, and application availability services.Experience with network monitoring, troubleshooting, and diagnostic tools.Ability to analyze and resolve complex technical issues within enterprise environments.Advanced expertise with F5 BIG-IP technologies, including LTM, DNS/GTM, VELOS, VIPRION, and distributed application delivery solutions.Experience with modern load balancing platforms such as F5, VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer (AVI), A10 Networks, Citrix ADC, or comparable technologies.F5 certifications such as F5 Certified Technology Specialist (CTS), F5 Certified Administrator, or F5 Certified Solutions Expert (CSE).Experience with cloud-based application delivery and load balancing solutions across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud environments.Experience with Web Application Firewall (WAF) technologies and application security best practices.Experience developing automation solutions using Python, Ansible, APIs, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), or similar technologies.Experience with monitoring and observability platforms such as Splunk, SolarWinds, or related tools.Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.Experience leading technical projects and cross-functional engineering initiatives.Experience with IT Service Management (ITSM), Incident Management, Problem Management, and 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 are 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 – $215,050Language Requirements:Not ApplicableEducation:Not ApplicableRelocation: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.Visa Sponsorship:Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.Contingent Upon Award ProgramThis position is not contingent upon program awardShift:Shift 1 (United States of America)Stay safe from recruitment fraud! The only way to apply for a position at Boeing is via our Careers website. Learn how to protect yourself from recruitment fraud - Recruitment Fraud WarningBoeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.EEO is the lawBoeing EEO PolicyRequest an AccommodationApplicant PrivacyBoeing Participates in E – VerifyE-Verify (English) E-Verify (Spanish) Right to Work Statement Right to Work (English) Right to Work (Spanish)SummaryLocation: USA - Seattle, WA; USA - Everett, WA; USA - Seal Beach, CA; USA - Long Beach, CA; USA - Huntington Beach, CA; USA - Berkeley, MO; USA - Hazelwood, MO; USA - Ridley Park, PA; USA - North Charleston, SCType: Full time