[Remote] Network Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ascent Global Logistics is a leading provider of expedited logistics solutions headquartered in Belleville, Michigan. They are seeking a Network Engineer to implement, maintain, and improve the enterprise network infrastructure, ensuring secure and stable business operations while supporting various network services.

Responsibilities

• Implement, support, and optimize company LAN, WAN, wireless, remote-access, and Cato SD-WAN environments, including switches, firewalls, Meraki wireless access points, load balancers, and related network services
• Administer and troubleshoot Cato SD-WAN connectivity, VPN, and ZTNA access for site-to-site and remote-user connectivity, including Azure-connected workloads where applicable
• Monitor network health, availability, traffic patterns, and user experience; analyze incidents and recurring issues to identify root cause and prevent systemic problems
• Support Meraki wireless operations and lifecycle activities, including troubleshooting site Wi-Fi issues, validating performance, and assisting with access point refresh and replacement planning
• Plan and execute infrastructure upgrades, maintenance, and change activities, including firmware updates, hardware refreshes, configuration changes, validation testing, and rollback preparation
• Maintain accurate network documentation, diagrams, standards, runbooks, and site packs so environments can be supported efficiently by engineers and on-call staff
• Serve as a technical resource for escalated network issues and collaborate with internal teams, carriers, hardware/software vendors, and security stakeholders to resolve complex problems
• Support network security and policy enforcement by helping manage secure access, logging, posture-aware controls, and least-privilege connectivity patterns for infrastructure and application access
• Provide timely status updates, maintain assignment records, follow established standards and procedures, and support after-hours maintenance, occasional on-call coverage, or incident response when needed

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent work experience
• 2+ years of experience supporting enterprise networking, including routing, switching, wireless, firewalls, VLANs, VPN, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, monitoring tools, and network topologies
• Hands-on experience with Cisco networking platforms and Meraki wireless environments
• Strong understanding of WAN technologies, advanced network principles, and internet architecture
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-resolution skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams
• Self-motivated, disciplined, and able to work independently while contributing positively to team outcomes
• Strong customer service mindset and professionalism under pressure
• Attention to detail, documentation discipline, and commitment to follow-up and continuous improvement
• Ability to leverage AI tools to support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, documentation, and infrastructure planning
• Experience with Fortinet firewalls and load-balancing technologies
• Experience with Cato SD-WAN and modern remote-access architectures
• Experience working with voice or contact center platforms such as Five9 or RingCentral
• CCNA or CompTIA Network+

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

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