Senior Network Engineer (Py)

The role

The Senior Network Engineer will design and implement high-performance network architectures and automate network management. This role involves managing Arista and F5 platforms and modernizing legacy infrastructure for cloud-native environments.

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.
• Act as a technical leader, mentoring team members and serving as a subject matter expert.
• Evolve legacy networks for cloud-native environments and provide expert support.
• 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) is a professional service and technology focused organization. They support work for the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) at the National Library of Medicine (NLM).