# Senior Network Engineer
**Company:** [Black Canyon Consulting](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/blackcanyonconsulting)
**Location:** Bethesda, MD
**Salary:** $110K-$160K
**Experience:** 10+ years
**Skills:** Arista Eos, Cloudvision, F5 Big-Ip, BGP, Ospf, Vxlan, Evpn, Python, Linux, Tacacs+, Radius
**Posted:** 2026-02-20
> Leads design, implementation, and automation of high-performance networks using Arista EOS, CloudVision, F5 BIG-IP, and protocols like BGP, VxLAN. Requires 10+ years experience, Python scripting, and team leadership for NIH scientific mission.
## Job Description
## Duties & Responsibilities

- Design and implement cutting-edge, high-performance network architectures, with a focus on Spine-and-Leaf designs
- Leverage your deep knowledge of 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 and streamline operations
- Be a team leader, mentoring and managing team members, handling complex issues, and serving as a subject matter expert
- Evolve our legacy networks for hybrid and cloud-native environments and provide expert support to resolve complex network issues
- 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
- Have strong knowledge of AAA frameworks for network access control. Hands-on experience configuring and managing TACACS+, Radius for device administration security in Cisco ICE
- 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
- 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

## Required Qualifications

- 10+ years of hands-on experience in network engineering
- A CCIE or similar advanced networking certification is a plus
- 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

## Compensation

Targeted salary range: $110,000 - $160,000
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