Network Engineer

Ascendum Solutions

Ascendum Solutions

IT
Southlake, TX, USA
Posted on Aug 7, 2025

Only W2 candidates will be considered, we cannot work on a C2C/1099 basis for this role.

Description

The Senior Network Engineer on the Network Core and Site Engineering team is responsible for the design, engineering, and implementation of company wired & wireless global network infrastructure with a focus on stability, automation, and innovation! Engineer and operate LAN/WLAN/WAN environments traversing multiple platforms, supporting Enterprise Infrastructure teams on projects including engineering and implementing new and upgrading existing network hardware, code certification as well as keeping the network secure through tactical change management.

Expertise

  • Experienced in engineering and managing large scale enterprise infrastructure technologies for wired/wireless client connectivity over routed and switch infrastructure.
  • Experience operating and deploying fabric networks in Campus environments using Cisco Catalyst Center.
  • Experiencing deploying and operating Cisco Campus Chassis and Stack switches.
  • Network Engineering and Troubleshooting skills:
  • Routing Protocols: BGP, OSPF, VRF
  • Switched Protocols: Spanning-Tree, Router Redundancy protocols
  • Monitoring Protocols: SNMP, Syslog, Telemetry
  • Knowledge of endpoint authentication mechanisms for Campus Wired and Wi-Fi endpoints and related protocols.
  • Knowledge of modern Wi-Fi communication protocols and standards.
  • Solid experience managing Wireless Controllers and Wireless Access Points
  • Knowledge of common network services (DNS/DHCP/HTTP/SSH)
  • Familiarity with python3, ansible playbooks and REST API.
  • Experience implementing code upgrades and hotfix on various platforms.
  • Provide technical support and assistance during on-call period and for impacting issues.
  • Familiarity with network observability and monitoring systems.

Skills:

  • Experiencing deploying and operating Cisco Campus Chassis and Stack switches.
  • Network Engineering and Troubleshooting skills Routing Protocols: BGP, OSPF, VRF Switched Protocols: Spanning-Tree, Router Redundancy protocols Monitoring Protocols: SNMP, Syslog, Telemetry

Desired Experience

  • Computer Science/Network Engineering Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of related experience
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or equivalent knowledge preferred.
  • Certified Wireless Network Associate (CWNA) or higher a plus.
  • Aruba Certified Mobility Associate (ACMA) or equivalent knowledge desired.

Other: Additional duties include operational support and participation in on-call rotation. Weekend work may be needed.