Senior Network Engineer

The role

The Senior Network Engineer will design and implement high-performance network architectures. You will lead a team, automate network management, and modernize legacy infrastructure for the National Center for Biotechnology Information.

What you will do

• Design and implement high-performance network architectures with a focus on Spine-and-Leaf designs
• Leverage Arista's Extensible Operating System (EOS) and CloudVision platform
• Configure and maintain F5 BIG-IP platforms, including virtual servers, pools, and iRules
• Use Python and other Linux tools to automate network management
• Mentor and manage team members and serve as a subject matter expert
• Evolve legacy networks for hybrid and cloud-native environments
• Implement load balancing strategies to optimize application performance
• Set up and manage Arista and F5 device clusters in active/standby or active/active configurations
• Manage network device patching, security fixes, and OS updates
• Monitor network traffic and alerts for proactive management and capacity planning

Required qualifications

• 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
• Ability to work independently

Nice to have

• A CCIE or similar advanced networking certification

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401k plan with employer contribution
• paid holidays
• vacation
• tuition reimbursement

About the company

Black Canyon Consulting (BCC) supports work for the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) at the National Library of Medicine.