Blackcanyonconsulting

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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