NXTKey Corporation ยท 10 hours ago
Senior Network Engineer
Woodbridge, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$110K/yr - $160K/yr
10+ years expNXTKey Corporation has been delivering Information Technology, Information management, Information Assurance (IA) and cybersecurity solutions to US Federal Government and Commercial Clients since 2005. They are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support the National Center for Biotechnology Information at the National Library of Medicine. This role involves designing and deploying high-performance networks and acting as a technical leader to drive innovation in network architecture.
Software
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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 and the ability to work independently
Preferred
A CCIE or similar advanced networking certification is a plus
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision coverage
401k plan with employer contribution
Paid holidays
Vacation
Tuition reimbursement
Company
NXTKey Corporation
NXTKey Corporation has been a trusted partner for U.S.-based commercial enterprises and government agencies, delivering innovative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation solutions.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Shivaji Sengupta
Founder & CEO
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