Senior Network Engineer

Ascend Technologies

full-time

Posted on: 9/25/2025

Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States

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💰 $90,000 - $95,000 per year

Senior

AWSAzureCloudFirewallsTCP/IPVoIP

About the role

Provide operational support for clients' network infrastructure including switches, routers, wireless access points and controllers, and firewalls
Design, deploy, configure and secure network infrastructure for clients
Address escalated tickets for complex operational issues in client networks
Maintain clients’ existing networks to ensure stability and compliance and address issues and failures
Communicate with clients regarding status of open tasks and projects daily
Drive projects for data network design, development, and implementation in conjunction with professional services teams
Follow established processes and Ascend’s quality standards for all work
Identify and drive opportunities for process improvement
Develop documentation for client networks, including network diagrams
Work with vendors for support case resolution
Assist in mentorship/training of other engineers
Participate in an on-call rotation to provide off-hours support

MUST be located within the US
Minimum 5 years advanced Network Engineering experience (preferably at an MSP)
Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related degree program
Cisco CCNA and/or CCNP, or Fortinet FCP certification or equivalent working experience is required
Advanced knowledge of cloud networking concepts in Azure and AWS
Extensive knowledge of VoIP technologies preferred
Advanced knowledge of network technologies from Fortinet, Cisco, Aruba, Palo Alto, and Ubiquiti
Extensive knowledge of network security concepts, tools and strategies
Expert knowledge of network protocols (e.g. TCP/IP, BGP, EIGRP, OSPF), services, and monitoring tools (LogicMonitor experience preferred)
Ability to communicate complex technical problems clearly to customers with understanding of business impact and empathy
Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills
Strong sense of urgency (required)
Ability to learn about new technologies rapidly and continually
Willingness and ability to participate in an on-call rotation to provide off-hours support