About Ascendion,
Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000+ Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next. Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life
We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:
- Build the coolest tech for the world’s leading brands
- Solve complex problems – and learn new skills
- Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients
- Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience
Experience a community of change-makers!
Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.
About the Role
Job Title: Network Engineer
Key Responsibilities:
- Build, operate, and maintain network devices in the Virginia Data Center.
- Support network migration from Denver to Richardson Data Center.
- Configure routing protocols (BGP, EIGRP, OSPF), route maps, route leaking, and redistribution.
- Configure VLAN extensions, network ports, and other related network services.
- Develop complete end-to-end plans for enterprise-wide LAN/WAN networks, including design and upgrades.
- Coordinate with other IT departments and manage change requests as per change management protocols.
- Perform fault isolation and resolution in a structured, methodical manner.
- Create and maintain network design documentation, including Concepts of Operation, Requirements, and critical design documents.
- Support life-cycle management evaluations and provide improvement recommendations.
- Configure and maintain Cisco switches, particularly Catalyst 9000 Series, Nexus switches, and technologies like Stackwise, STP, RSTP, and VPC.
- Utilize network management tools like SolarWinds, NetBrain, and Wireshark for network monitoring and troubleshooting.
- Provide after-hours and weekend support for change control procedures as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related field.
- Experience: A minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience as a Network Engineer.
- Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to delegate tasks and work in a collaborative environment.
- Experience in enterprise-wide network design and modifications.
- Proficient in routing protocols (BGP, EIGRP, OSPF), WAN technologies (MPLS, DMVPN, VRF), and network management applications (SNMP, Netflow).
- Knowledge of Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series, Nexus, and network protocols such as STP, PVST, and VPC.
- Proficient in using network management tools like SolarWinds, NetBrain, and Wireshark.
- Certifications: Cisco certifications such as CCNA and CCNP are highly desirable.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure).
- Knowledge of network automation tools (Ansible, Terraform).
- Familiarity with SD-WAN and network security (firewalls, segmentation).
- Advanced certifications (e.g., CCIE).
Location: Dallas, TX
Salary Range: The salary for this position is between $105,000 – $115,000 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: (medical insurance) (dental insurance) (vision insurance) (401(k) retirement plan) (long-term disability insurance) (short-term disability insurance) (5 personal days accrued each calendar year. The Paid time off benefits meet the paid sick and safe time laws that pertains to the City/ State) (10-15 days of paid vacation time) (6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per calendar year) (Ascendion Learning Management System)
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