Senior Network Engineer (Py)

Black Canyon Consulting•Bethesda, MD

25d•$110,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

Black Canyon Consulting (BCC) is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support work for the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) at the National Library of Medicine (NLM), an institute of the National Institutes of Health. This full-time role is based onsite at NIH-NCBI in Bethesda, Maryland, with an option for some remote work. The engineer will design and deploy high-performance hybrid on-premises and cloud networks, modernize legacy infrastructure, and contribute to network architecture and a critical scientific mission. The work involves technologies including Arista EOS and CloudVision, F5 BIG-IP, Spine-and-Leaf, VxLAN, EVPN, BGP, and OSPF, as well as Python and Linux-based automation. The role also provides technical leadership, mentoring, and expert support for complex network issues.

Requirements

At least 10 years of hands-on experience in network engineering.
Strong experience with Arista EOS/CloudVision and F5 BIG-IP.
Expertise in BGP, OSPF, VxLAN, and EVPN.
Proficiency in Python scripting and network automation.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently.
Strong knowledge of AAA frameworks for network access control, with hands-on experience configuring and managing TACACS+ and RADIUS for device administration security in Cisco ICE.

Nice To Haves

A CCIE or similar advanced networking certification.

Responsibilities

Design and implement high-performance network architectures, with a focus on Spine-and-Leaf designs.
Use Arista EOS and CloudVision to support network operations and architecture.
Configure and maintain F5 BIG-IP platforms, including virtual servers, pools, and iRules.
Use Python and other Linux tools to automate network management and streamline operations.
Provide technical leadership, mentor team members, handle complex issues, and serve as a subject matter expert.
Modernize legacy networks for cloud-native environments and resolve complex network issues.
Implement load-balancing strategies, such as round robin and least connections, to optimize application performance and availability.
Configure and manage Arista and F5 device clusters in active/standby or active/active configurations for failover.
Configure and manage TACACS+ and RADIUS for device administration security in Cisco ICE.
Patch network devices, apply security fixes and OS updates, track vendor support timelines, and manage end-of-life transitions to updated hardware.
Monitor network traffic and alerts for proactive management and capacity planning, and provide current network metrics to technical teams.