Senior Network Engineer (Py)

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<h2 class="iCIMS_InfoMsg iCIMS_InfoField_Job"><span style="font-size: large;">Overview</span></h2> <p>Black Canyon Consulting <strong>(BCC)</strong> is searching for a <strong>Senior Network Engineer</strong> to support our work for the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) at the National Library of Medicine (NLM), an institute of the National Institutes of Health. <span class="c-message__edited_label">This opportunity is full time and onsite at the NIH-NCBI in Bethesda, MD with option for some remote work.</span></p> <p>Ready to build the future of hybrid onprem and cloud networking? We're seeking a <strong>Senior Network Engineer</strong> with a passion for designing and deploying high-performance networks. If you have deep expertise with <strong>AF5 LTM and GTM, BGP and OSPF routing protocol, Arista EOS and CloudVision</strong>, and a proven track record of modernizing legacy infrastructure, you're exactly who we're looking for. In this role, you won't just maintain networks; you'll be a technical leader, driving innovation and shaping our network architecture. You'll work with the latest technologies like <strong>Spine-and-Leaf, VxLAN, EVPN, and BGP</strong>, and use your <strong>Python scripting</strong> skills to automate everything you can. This is your chance to be a key contributor to a critical scientific mission to improve health and advance medical breakthroughs.</p> <div class="iCIMS_InfoMsg iCIMS_InfoMsg_Job"> <div class="iCIMS_Expandable_Container"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Duties & Responsibilities:</span></strong></div> </div> <div class="iCIMS_InfoMsg iCIMS_InfoMsg_Job"> <div class="iCIMS_Expandable_Container"> <div class="iCIMS_Expandable_Text"> <ul> <li><strong>Architect and Deploy:</strong> Design and implement cutting-edge, high-performance network architectures, with a focus on Spine-and-Leaf designs.</li> <li><strong>Master Arista:</strong> Leverage your deep knowledge of Arista's Extensible Operating System (EOS) and CloudVision platform.</li> <li><strong>Manage F5:</strong> Configure and maintain F5 BIG-IP platforms, including virtual servers, pools, and iRules.</li> <li><strong>Automate Everything:</strong> Use Python and other Linux tools to automate network management and streamline operations.</li> <li><strong>Lead the Way:</strong> Act as a technical leader, mentoring team members, handling complex issues, and serving as a subject matter expert.</li> <li><strong>Modernize and Support:</strong> Evolve our legacy networks for cloud-native environments and provide expert support to resolve complex network issues.</li> <li><strong>Load Balanced Application Delivery:</strong> Implement load balancing strategies (e.g., round robin, least connections) to optimize application performance and ensure high availability.</li> <li><strong>High Availability:</strong> Setting up and manage Arista and F5 device clusters in active/standby or active/active configurations to provide failover capabilities.</li> <li><strong>AAA (Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting):</strong> Strong knowledge of AAA frameworks for network access control. Hands-on experience configuring and managing <strong>TACACS+, Radius</strong> for device administration security in Cisco ICE.</li> <li><strong>Network Hardware Lifecycle Management</strong>: 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.</li> <li><strong>Network Monitoring:</strong> Monitor network traffic and alerts for proactive management and capacity planning. Provide up to date network metrics to all technical teams for better product development and troubleshooting.</li> </ul> <h2 class="iCIMS_InfoMsg iCIMS_InfoField_Job"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Required qualifications</strong>:</span></h2> <ul> <li>10+ years of hands-on experience in network engineering.</li> <li>A CCIE or similar advanced networking certification is a plus.</li> <li>Strong experience with <strong>Arista EOS/CloudVision</strong> and <strong>F5 BIG-IP</strong>.</li> <li>Expertise in protocols like <strong>BGP, OSPF, VxLAN, and EVPN</strong>.</li> <li>Proficiency in <strong>Python scripting</strong> and network automation.</li> <li>Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently.</li> </ul> <h2 class="iCIMS_InfoMsg iCIMS_InfoField_Job"><span style="font-size: large;">Benefits and Salary</span></h2> <p>We attract the best people in the business with our competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k plan with employer contribution, paid holidays, vacation, and tuition reimbursement.</p> <p>We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience and location. The targeted range for this position is $110,000 - $160,000.</p> <p>If you enjoy…