Senior Network Engineer, Route & Switch
Ascension · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $162,000 / year
- United States
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Job highlights
- Optimize core routing and switching infrastructure for stability.
- Serve as senior escalation for complex network incidents.
- Lead network platform upgrades and migrations.
- Mentor fellow engineers on network technologies.
- Requires 8-10+ years of network engineering experience.
About the role
Senior Network Engineer, Route & Switch at Ascension
Ascension is seeking a skilled Senior Network Engineer specializing in Route & Switch to join their Core Tech Network department. This is a remote, full-time position with a standard Monday-Friday, 8-hour shift schedule. The role offers a competitive salary range of $116,413 - $162,273 per year.
About Ascension
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system committed to service, growth, care, and connection. We are recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer. Join our inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions make a real difference in reimagining healthcare.
Benefits That Help You Thrive
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription, HSA/FSA)
- Financial security (employer-matched 403(b), life and disability insurance)
- Time to recharge (pro-rated paid time off and holidays)
- Career growth (tuition assistance, professional development, online learning)
- Emotional well-being (Employee Assistance Program, counseling, spiritual care)
- Family support (parental leave, adoption assistance)
- Other benefits (legal and pet insurance, transportation savings)
How You’ll Make an Impact in This Role
- Own and optimize the organization's core routing and switching infrastructure across campus and data center environments, ensuring 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.
Education & Experience
Minimum Requirements:
- 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.
Additional Preferences:
- 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.
Key skills/competency
- Senior Network Engineer
- Route & Switch
- Cisco Routing and Switching
- Extreme Fabric Connect
- ACI
- NDFC
- BGP
- OSPF
- Layer 2 Technologies
- Data Center Networking
Skills & topics
- Senior Network Engineer
- Route & Switch
- Network Engineering
- Cisco
- Extreme Networks
- ACI
- NDFC
- BGP
- OSPF
- Data Center Networking
- Remote
- IT
- Technology
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 8-10+ years of network engineering experience, expert Cisco/Extreme skills, and data center expertise to match the Senior Network Engineer role.
- Showcase leadership: Emphasize any management or leadership experience, and your ability to mentor junior engineers.
- Address technical requirements: Clearly list your proficiency in BGP, OSPF, Layer 2 technologies, and specific platforms like Cisco Nexus and Extreme Fabric Connect.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Be ready to discuss complex troubleshooting scenarios and your experience in mission-critical environments for the Route & Switch position.
- Understand Ascension's values: Align your application and interview responses with Ascension's mission of service, growth, care, and connection.
Technical preparation
Master Cisco and Extreme routing/switching configurations.,Deep dive into BGP and OSPF protocols.,Practice L2 troubleshooting (VLANs, STP, VXLAN).,Simulate data center fabric troubleshooting scenarios.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex network incident you resolved.,How do you mentor junior network engineers?,Share an experience leading a network upgrade.,How do you handle pressure in critical situations?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key technologies for the Senior Network Engineer, Route & Switch role at Ascension?
- The Senior Network Engineer role at Ascension heavily involves Cisco routing and switching (Catalyst, Nexus), Extreme VOSS / Fabric Connect, Cisco ACI, and NDFC. Strong expertise in BGP, OSPF, and Layer 2 technologies like VLANs and STP is also crucial for this position.
- What level of experience is required for the Senior Network Engineer position at Ascension?
- Ascension prefers candidates with 8-10+ years of hands-on network engineering experience. A minimum of 5 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience is required, along with 2 years of leadership or management experience being a preference.
- Is the Senior Network Engineer, Route & Switch position at Ascension remote?
- Yes, the Senior Network Engineer, Route & Switch position at Ascension is a remote role, allowing you to work from anywhere. The department is Core Tech Network, and the schedule is a standard Monday-Friday, 8-hour shift.
- What kind of troubleshooting skills are needed for this Senior Network Engineer role?
- For this Senior Network Engineer role, you will need demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex, multi-layer network issues under pressure. You'll serve as the senior technical escalation point, leading deep Layer 2 and Layer 3 troubleshooting efforts in large-scale production environments.
- What are the educational requirements for the Senior Network Engineer, Route & Switch job?
- The minimum educational requirement for the Senior Network Engineer position at Ascension is a High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience, or an Associate's/Bachelor's degree with 1 year of experience, or 5 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience.
- How does Ascension support career growth for its Senior Network Engineers?
- Ascension supports career growth through initiatives like Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement for education, ongoing professional development, and access to online learning resources, empowering engineers to advance their skills.