Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. ASCENDING Inc. is seeking a seasoned Senior Engineer with deep expertise in networking, server infrastructure, and virtualization technologies to support a critical 4-month project. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with VMware and Hyper-V environments, as well as extensive knowledge of Cisco and Palo Alto Networks solutions, including firewalls and advanced security appliances.
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
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