Senior Network WAN Engineer

Ascension

Senior Network WAN Engineer optimizing network environments and ensuring high-performance connectivity across distributed locations. Working within Ascension's healthcare system to improve WAN operations.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $116,413 - $162,273 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing and optimizing WAN and SD-WAN environments, with a focus on Cisco Meraki and Cisco Catalyst technologies. Proven ability to troubleshoot complex network issues and drive continuous improvements in high-availability settings.

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Cisco Meraki SD-WANCisco Catalyst SD-WAN (Viptela)Routing Protocols (BGP, OSPF)WAN Operations and Traffic OptimizationCisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

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Hard Skills

WAN OptimizationNetwork EngineeringRoot-Cause AnalysisService RestorationTraffic Control

Soft Skills

LeadershipProblem-SolvingPressure Management

Tools & Technologies

Cisco MerakiCisco CatalystSD-WAN

Certifications & Qualifications

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)Cisco SD-WAN SpecialistCCIE (Enterprise Infrastructure)

Industry Keywords

High-Availability EnvironmentsGeographically Distributed NetworksMulti-Site Production Networks

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and optimize the enterprise WAN and SD-WAN environment, ensuring resilient, high-performance connectivity across geographically distributed locations and critical business operations.
Serve as the senior technical escalation point for complex WAN and routing issues, leading root-cause analysis and restoring service across large-scale, multi-site production networks.
Drive continuous improvement of the network platform through SD-WAN optimization, upgrades, migrations, and operational enhancements across Cisco Meraki and Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN environments.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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, geographically distributed WAN environments
Expert-level experience with: Cisco Meraki SD-WAN
Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN (Viptela)
Strong expertise in: Routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, route redistribution, policy control)
WAN operations, failover, and traffic optimization
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex, multi-site network issues under pressure
Experience working in mission-critical, high-availability environments
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
Additional certifications strongly preferred: Cisco SD-WAN Specialist / Concentration exams, CCIE (Enterprise Infrastructure)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more