Network Engineer

Ascendion; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Long-term disability insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Personal days

Paid vacation time

Paid holidays

Job summary

A leading digital engineering solutions company is seeking a Network Engineer focused on enterprise LAN and Data Center networking. The successful candidate will manage wired networks, contribute to network design, and tackle real-world enterprise challenges. Required qualifications include hands-on experience with Cisco ACI and strong Network Automation skills using Python. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco ACI required.
• Experience in Network Automation using Python is important.
• Deep knowledge of LAN/DC switching and routing essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage LAN, WAN, Data Center, and Wireless networks.
• Work on high-level and low-level design for network systems.
• Implement, deploy, and troubleshoot enterprise networking.

Skills

Cisco ACI

Network Automation using Python

LAN/DC switching and routing

IP Layer, TCP Layer, BGP, OSPF, MLAG

Troubleshooting complex networking issues

Structured design processes

Tools

Cisco platforms

Arista platforms

Arista CloudVision Portal

Job description

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

Role Overview

We are looking for a hands-on Network Engineer with strong experience in enterprise LAN and Data Center networking. This role is primarily focused on wired and DC environments, with exposure to WAN and Wireless as needed.

If you are passionate about network design, automation, and solving real-world enterprise challenges, we’d love to connect.

Responsibilities

• Primarily LAN-focused with responsibilities across LAN, WAN, Data Center (DC), and Wireless
• Work within large enterprise wired and DC networking environments
• Contribute to both high-level (HLD) and low-level (LLD) design
• Involved in implementation, deployment, troubleshooting, and optimization
• Participate in POCs and network improvement initiatives
• Exposure to brownfield, greenfield, and migration projects
• Includes on-call responsibilities

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco ACI
• Experience in Network Automation using Python
• Deep knowledge of LAN/DC switching and routing
• Strong understanding of network fundamentals: IP Layer, TCP Layer, BGP, OSPF, MLAG
• Experience working with Cisco and Arista platforms
• Ability to troubleshoot complex enterprise networking issues
• Comfortable working on structured design processes and architecture activities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Arista CloudVision Portal (CVP)
• Exposure to cloud networking environments
• Strong problem-solving mindset with continuous learning attitude

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual [salary/hourly rate]for this position is between [$100,000-110,000 annually]/[$55.00-60.00 per hour]. 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]

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