Ascension
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Department: Core Tech Network
Schedule: Days | Full-Time
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Architect & Scale Enterprise SD-WAN: Own, optimize, and maintain global Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN (Viptela) and Cisco Meraki WAN fabrics, engineering high-availability traffic steering and application path optimization across multi-region edge sites.
Resolve Complex Multi-Site Escalations: Serve as the tier-3/4 technical authority for critical enterprise WAN degradations, performing deep-packet analysis and complex root-cause resolution for dynamic routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, route redistribution, and policy control).
Execute WAN Modernization & Migrations: Lead end-to-end SD-WAN infrastructure upgrades, policy tunings, and seamless transport transitions (MPLS, Internet broadband, 5G LTE) to enhance edge resilience and dynamic failover performance.
Standardize Operational & Transport Excellence: Establish continuous network health telemetry, refine QoS/SLA policies for real-time traffic, and develop automated incident response playbooks across geographically distributed production sites.
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.
Advanced Cisco Certifications: Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) required, with strong preference for Cisco SD-WAN Specialist / Concentration credentials or Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure).
Enterprise WAN & Routing Expertise: 8–10+ years of mission-critical experience designing, optimizing, and troubleshooting large-scale distributed networks running Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN (Viptela), Meraki SD-WAN, and complex routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, route policy control).
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