Ascension

Network Engineering Manager

Ascension • $125K — $170K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • High School diploma equivalency required with substantial experience, or an Associate's/Bachelor's degree with relevant work experience.
  • 7 years of applicable job-specific experience can substitute for formal education requirement.
  • Preferred: 3 years of leadership or management experience.
  • Active Cisco CCIE or equivalent tier-1 certifications preferred.
  • Experience with network automation tools such as Python and Ansible is valued.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a diverse team of senior engineers in network architecture and operational delivery.
  • Ensure high availability and SLA management of hybrid-cloud and data center networks.
  • Establish and enforce workflows and protocols to maintain high-performance execution.
  • Oversee lifecycle management of network initiatives, holding vendors accountable.
  • Drive continuous process improvement and increase technical maturity in teams.

Benefits

  • Eligible for an annual bonus incentive.
  • Remote work flexibility available.
  • Access to a multi-disciplinary and highly skilled team environment.
  • Opportunities for professional development and certification advancement.
Full Job Description
Your future role at a glance

Location: Remote

Department: Core Tech Network

Schedule: Full-time, Day

Salary: $125,689.26 - $170,049.54 per year

Eligible for an annual bonus incentive

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How you'll make an impact in this role

  • Engineering Leadership & Architecture Alignment: Direct a multi-disciplinary team of senior engineers across WAN/SD-WAN, route/switch, network security, wireless, application delivery (ADC/LADC), and Infoblox DDI, translating enterprise architectural roadmaps into scalable operational delivery.
  • Mission-Critical SLA & Availability Management: Maintain high availability across hybrid-cloud and data center networks, serving as the ultimate technical escalation point for critical incidents, root-cause analysis (RCA), and continuous operational remediation.
  • Operational Execution & KPI Optimization: Establish standardized workflows, change-management protocols, and metrics tracking to ensure rigorous compliance with operational SLAs, milestone delivery, and high-performance infrastructure execution.
  • Lifecycle & Vendor Governance: Direct end-to-end network initiative lifecycles, lifecycle management, and third-party vendor performance, enforcing strict accountable delivery timelines and operational standards.
  • Process Standardization & Continuous Improvement: Spearhead process improvement initiatives, automation readiness, and infrastructural hygiene to minimize operational complexity and raise team technical maturity.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  • 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

What additional preferences we're seeking

  • Advanced Enterprise Certifications: Active Cisco CCIE (Routing/Switching or Enterprise Core) or equivalent tier-1 vendor credentials (e.g., Palo Alto PCNSE, F5 CSE).
  • Infrastructure Automation Exposure: Experience driving team integration of network automation tools and frameworks (Python, Ansible, Terraform) into legacy route/switch and DDI environments.
  • Cloud Networking Management: Demonstrated experience overseeing hybrid-cloud connectivity architectures across major cloud platforms (AWS DirectConnect, Azure ExpressRoute).


Responsibilities

  • Engineering Leadership & Architecture Alignment: Direct a multi-disciplinary team of senior engineers across WAN/SD-WAN, route/switch, network security, wireless, application delivery (ADC/LADC), and Infoblox DDI, translating enterprise architectural roadmaps into scalable operational delivery.
  • Mission-Critical SLA & Availability Management: Maintain high availability across hybrid-cloud and data center networks, serving as the ultimate technical escalation point for critical incidents, root-cause analysis (RCA), and continuous operational remediation.
  • Operational Execution & KPI Optimization: Establish standardized workflows, change-management protocols, and metrics tracking to ensure rigorous compliance with operational SLAs, milestone delivery, and high-performance infrastructure execution.
  • Lifecycle & Vendor Governance: Direct end-to-end network initiative lifecycles, lifecycle management, and third-party vendor performance, enforcing strict accountable delivery timelines and operational standards.
  • Process Standardization & Continuous Improvement: Spearhead process improvement initiatives, automation readiness, and infrastructural hygiene to minimize operational complexity and raise team technical maturity.


Qualifications

Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  • 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

About Ascension

Ascension is a healthcare company that provides a range of services, including hospital care, primary care, and specialty care. The company operates more than 150 hospitals and 50 senior living facilities across the United States. Ascension also offers health insurance and other healthcare-related services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Learn more about Ascension
Size
165,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1999
* Ladders Estimates

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