Senior Network Engineer

MAGNUS MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC
Fairfax, United States of America
6 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Fairfax, United States of America

Tech stack

Application Performance Management
User Authentication
Border Gateway Protocol
Cloud Computing
Complex Networks
System Configuration
Linux
Networking Hardware
Python
Network Architecture
Network Monitoring
Network administration
Open Shortest Path First
Overlay Transport Virtualization
Server Virtualization
Software Deployment
Terminal Access Controller Access-Control System (TACACS)
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
Network Access Control
Load Balancing
System Availability
Open Network Automation Platform
Big Ip
Cisco networks

Job description

  • Architect and Deploy: Design and implement cutting-edge, high-performance network architectures, with a focus on Spine-and-Leaf designs.
  • Master Arista: Leverage your deep knowledge of Arista's Extensible Operating System (EOS) and CloudVision platform.
  • Manage F5: Configure and maintain F5 BIG-IP platforms, including virtual servers, pools, and iRules.
  • Automate Everything: Use Python and other Linux tools to automate network management and streamline operations.
  • Lead the Way: Act as a technical leader, mentoring team members, handling complex issues, and serving as a subject matter expert.
  • Modernize and Support: Evolve our legacy networks for cloud-native environments and provide expert support to resolve complex network issues.
  • Load Balanced Application Delivery: Implement load balancing strategies (e.g., round robin, least connections) to optimize application performance and ensure high availability.
  • High Availability: Setting up and manage Arista and F5 device clusters in active/standby or active/active configurations to provide failover capabilities.
  • AAA (Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting): Strong knowledge of AAA frameworks for network access control. Hands-on experience configuring and managing TACACS+, Radius for device administration security in Cisco ICE.
  • Network Hardware Lifecycle Management: 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.
  • Network Monitoring: 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.

Requirements

Seeking a Senior Network Engineer with a passion for designing and deploying high-performance networks. If you have deep expertise with Arista EOS and CloudVision, 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 Spine-and-Leaf, VxLAN, EVPN, and BGP, and use your Python scripting skills to automate everything you can., * 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.

Benefits & conditions

Tuition reimbursement, 401(k), Health insurance, Paid time off, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, * Paid time off

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Tuition assistance
  • Vision insurance

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