Blackcanyonconsulting
Senior Network Engineer
Bethesda, Maryland · Senior · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$110k-$160kDetected 152 days ago
PythonLinuxCiscoBGP/OSPFLoad BalancingNetwork EngineeringCommunicationMentoring
About the role
- This opportunity is full time and onsite at the NIH-NCBI in Bethesda, MD with option for some remote work.
- We're seeking a Senior Network Engineer with a passion for designing and deploying high-performance networks.
- If you have deep expertise with Arista EOS and CloudVision, and a proven track record of modernizing legacy infrastructure, you're exactly who we're looking for.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement cutting-edge, high-performance network architectures, with a focus on Spine-and-Leaf designs
- Configure and maintain F5 BIG-IP platforms, including virtual servers, pools, and iRules
- Implement load balancing strategies (e.g., round robin, least connections) to optimize application performance and ensure high availability
- Set up and manage Arista and F5 device clusters in active/standby or active/active configurations to provide failover capabilities
- Responsible for all network device patching, including security fixes and OS updates. Track device vendor support timelines and manage end of life transitions to updated hardware models
- In this role, you won't just maintain networks
- In this role, you won't just maintain networks; you'll be a team leader, driving innovation and shaping our network architecture.
Requirements
- 10+ years of hands-on experience in network engineering
- Strong experience with Arista EOS/CloudVision and F5 BIG-IP
- Expertise in protocols like BGP, OSPF, VxLAN, and EVPN
- Proficiency in Python scripting and network automation
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently
- Leverage your deep knowledge of Arista's Extensible Operating System (EOS) and CloudVision platform
- Have strong knowledge of AAA frameworks for network access control.
Nice to have
- A CCIE or similar advanced networking certification is a plus
Skills
- Use Python and other Linux tools to automate network management and streamline operations
Compensation
- Benefits and Salary
Benefits
- This is your chance to be a key contributor to a critical scientific mission to improve health and advance medical breakthroughs.
Company info
- If you enjoy being a part of a high performing, professional service and technology focused organization, please apply today!
- We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience and location.
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