[Remote] Sr. Network Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. ASCENDING Inc. is seeking a seasoned Senior Engineer to support a critical four-month project involving networking, server infrastructure, and virtualization technologies. The role focuses on designing and troubleshooting multi-vendor infrastructure, managing VMware and Hyper-V environments, supporting Cisco and Palo Alto systems, implementing security practices, and contributing to incident response and infrastructure improvements.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, configure, and troubleshoot networking and server infrastructure across multi-vendor environments
• Manage and optimize virtualization platforms (VMware vSphere, Hyper-V), including VM provisioning, performance tuning, and upgrades
• Install, configure, and support Cisco network devices (switches, routers, firewalls) and Palo Alto firewalls/security appliances
• Analyze and resolve complex network, server, and virtualization performance issues
• Implement network security best practices, firewall rules, VPNs, and segmentation strategies
• Work closely with cross-functional IT teams to deliver infrastructure solutions and support project goals
• Create and maintain technical documentation, diagrams, and operational procedures
• Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and contribute to proactive infrastructure improvements

Skills

• 7+ years of experience in networking and server engineering roles
• Advanced expertise in VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V environments
• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco networking (routers, switches, firewalls)
• Deep working knowledge of Palo Alto Networks firewalls and security products
• Solid understanding of network security, VLANs, VPN, and routing protocols
• Familiarity with Windows and Linux server administration
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure issues in enterprise environments
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a remote, collaborative setting
• Relevant certifications (CCNP, PCNSE, VCP, or similar) are a strong plus

Benefits

• Hybrid – Onsite periodically 15% – Greater Baltimore Area
• This role is fully remote and open to candidates located within the United States.

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