Network Engineer

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.

• Strong experience with network devices (NCS/ASR, Arista, Ciena, Aruba, Dell)
• Expertise in routing protocols: OSPF, BGP, MP-BGP
• Knowledge of network technologies: VRF, MPLS, SD-WAN, VXLAN, EVPN
• Experience with security and VPN technologies: IPSEC, GRE, MACSEC
• Understanding of network fundamentals: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, IPv4/IPv6
• Hands-on experience with cloud networking (AWS Direct Connect, GCP Interconnect)
• Experience in network automation using Python, Ansible, REST APIs
• Familiarity with ACI, Nexus, Arista CloudVision (preferred)
• Ability to manage end-to-end network projects independently
• Strong communication and documentation skills

• Design, deploy, and optimize WAN, LAN, Data Center, and Cloud networks
• Manage and support ACI fabrics, backbone, and carrier connectivity
• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues to minimize downtime and business impact
• Lead network design, implementation, and infrastructure upgrades
• Act as the highest escalation point for complex network issues
• Collaborate with security, cloud, and operations teams for high availability and compliance
• Deploy and manage high-speed connectivity (10G/100G, fiber, cloud interconnects)
• Implement network automation and scripting for efficiency
• Support 24/7 operations and critical deployments
• Create network diagrams, documentation, and conduct knowledge-sharing sessions
• Research and implement new technologies to improve network performance

• CCNP / CCIE Certification
• Arista ACE Certification
• Aruba or Versa SD-WAN Certification

• Richmond, 23238

Salary and Other Compensation:The annual [salary/hourly rate] for this position is between [$90,000 - 100,000 annually]/[$50.00 - 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] [Ascendion Learning Management System]

Tell us about your experiences, education, and ambitions. Bring your knowledge, unique viewpoint, and creativity to the table. Let’s talk!