Sr. Networking Engineer

About Ascent

Ascent Global Logistics, headquartered in Belleville, Michigan, is a leading global provider of expedited, time-critical logistics solutions and other direct transportation services. The company connects customers to its extensive carrier network, internal ground fleet and airline via its proprietary, digital PEAK freight marketplace, which provides robust carrier capacity and transparent pricing, backed by 24/7/365 logistics experts. Ascent’s offerings include air charter and ground expedited solutions as well as truckload, less-than-truckload, global forwarding, brokerage, and managed transportation services. The experienced Ascent team solves customers’ most challenging logistics needs by providing industry-leading service and top-tier satisfaction.

Our Guiding Principles

At the core of Ascent's culture is a strong commitment to excellence, driven by the passion and dedication of every team member. We're equally dedicated to going above and beyond for our customers, ensuring this commitment extends beyond our team and brings exceptional value to those we serve. We aim for perfect execution in everything we do and ‘play hard’ by creating an environment where tasks are performed with a can-do attitude from start to finish. We ‘play smart’ by delivering on our commitments in an honest, fair and ethical manner. We treat every person with whom we interface with the utmost dignity and respect. We understand that our teammates are our most valuable assets, so we ‘play together’ by making every effort to provide a professional and enjoyable experience, enabling careers to flourish and personal growth to be achieved.

What You’ll Do

This position is responsible for planning, designing, implementing, maintaining and monitoring the network infrastructure and enterprise network solutions. A strong working familiarity with Cisco products is required, with hands-on experience configuring, troubleshooting, installing, analyzing capacity issues and administering routers, switches, firewalls, wireless access points, IP management and load balancers. We also use Microsoft Azure and familiarity with it from a network perspective is required. Work is performed in a team environment, with frequent evaluation from and under close supervision of the Manager – Network & Voice. 

• Design, implement and support company LANs, WANs, and wireless networks.
• Research, analyze, and recommend software or hardware modifications to rectify network deficiencies or enhance performance. 
• Engage in projects aimed at continually improving or upgrading network infrastructures. 
• Regularly liaise with technical and business staff from vendors and internal teams 
• Act as a technical resource on a functional basis for resolving complex network issues. 
• Analyze network activity and problems to identify and prevent systemic errors. 
• Assess and recommend network design changes or enhancements to improve system availability and performance. 
• Provide management with network planning recommendations. 
• Document procedures and keep network diagrams and related materials current. 
• Familiarity with commercial enterprise-level tools and products for network services, including Web filtering, DNS, DHCP and VPN 
• Occasionally required to work beyond regular hours such as nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. 
• Create documentation relating to networking support and best practices as required. 
• Perform various technology-related tasks assigned by the Manager – Network & Voice. 
• Complete all tasks within the assigned schedule and budget while maintaining high-quality standards. 
• Provide periodic and accurate feedback on assignment status. 
• Identify and communicate issues that affect progress to the Networking Team. 
• Resolve or seek resolution for problems through peers, immediate manager, or other Operations personnel. 
• Follow established standards and procedures for work assignments. 
• Update and maintain detailed information and documents relevant to assignments. 
• Maintain a positive attitude, high level of communication, and cordial relations to foster teamwork. 
• Resolve requests or change orders promptly. 

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or IT-focused field or equivalent experience
• 5 + years’ experience in routing, switching, wireless, firewalls, VLAN, VPN, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, Monitoring tools and network topologies. 
• Proficient in the following protocols: OSFP, BGP, HSRP, and VPN. 
• Strong understanding of WAN Technologies including MPLS, SD-WAN Ethernet and broadband 
• Strong understanding of advanced network principles and internet architecture 
• Knowledge and experience with Fortigate firewalls. 
• Knowledge and experience of Cato SD-WAN 
• Knowledge and experience of networking in Microsoft Azure
• Possess a positive and proactive attitude towards customer support and a desire to help people. 
• Problem solver: able to think independently and develop quick, sound solutions to complex problems while demonstrating a sense of urgency. 
• Candidate should have a track record of excellent teamwork, written verbal communications, project management, and process.
• Ability to occasionally work weekends and/or off hours as necessary to meet business needs with occasional travel. 
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP). 
• Ability to effectively multitask and balance priorities. 
• Highly disciplined and able to work independently and without direct supervision. 
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills. 
• Excellent time management and organization skills

Ascent’s Competitive Benefits

• 401(k) and employer matching

• Life Insurance

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

• Short- & Long-Term Disability

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Paid Parental Leave

• Employee Wellness Program

• Paid Holidays

• Employee Recognition Programs

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Overtime, Differential & Bonus Pay

Salary Range: $125,000 - $130,000