Senior Network Engineer Route Switch
Ascension•Remote,
•$116,413 - $162,273•Remote
About The Position
We are hiring a Senior Network Engineer for our Core Tech Network department. This is a remote position with a schedule of an 8-hour shift, Monday through Friday. The salary range is $116,413 - $162,273 per year.
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.
- 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)
Nice To Haves
- 2 years of leadership or management experience preferred.
- 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
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Various health insurance options & wellness plans
- Retirement benefits including employer match plans
- Long-term & short-term disability
- Employee assistance programs (EAP)
- Parental leave & adoption assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
