Senior Network Engineer, Route & Switch

Ascension • Remote,

3d • $116,413 - $162,273 • Remote

About The Position

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Requirements

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• 2 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• 8–10+ years of hands-on network engineering experience
• Proven experience supporting large-scale enterprise and data center environments
• Expert-level hands-on experience with: Cisco routing and switching (Catalyst, Nexus), Extreme VOSS / Fabric Connect, Cisco ACI, Cisco NDFC
• Strong expertise in: Routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, route redistribution, policy control), Layer 2 technologies (VLANs, STP, VXLAN/EVPN fundamentals), Data center networking and fabric architectures (operational support)
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex, multi-layer network issues under pressure
• Experience in mission-critical, high-availability environments
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
• Advanced certifications strongly preferred: CCIE (Enterprise Infrastructure or Data Center), Cisco ACI or Data Center specialist certifications, Extreme Networks certifications (VOSS/Fabric Connect)

Responsibilities

• Own and optimize the organization's core routing and switching infrastructure across campus and data center environments, ensuring the stability, performance, and availability of critical network services.
• Serve as the senior technical escalation point for complex network incidents, leading deep Layer 2 and Layer 3 troubleshooting efforts and restoring service across large-scale production environments.
• Drive continuous improvement of the network platform by leading upgrades, migrations, and operational enhancements across Cisco, Extreme Fabric Connect, ACI, and NDFC technologies while mentoring fellow engineers.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree