[Hiring] Senior Network Engineer Route Switch @Ascension

Role Description

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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

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
• Ways to give back to your community