Associa
Leading community management firm offering property, accounting, maintenance & administrative services.
Manage and optimize large-scale Cisco/Meraki network and data center
4 days ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Richardson, Texas, United States
Onsite
Company Size
15,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Community Management
Property Management
Consulting
Technical Services
HOA Management
Employee Development
On‑Call Maintenance
Roadside Assistance
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Water Resources
Heavy Civil
Role
Description
network configuration
voip architecture
device management
qos engineering
wireless vpn
network troubleshooting
The Senior Network Engineer will primarily be responsible for maintaining and managing a large‑scale Cisco and Meraki network and data center, collaborating with functional groups and internal clients to provide efficient, high‑quality service. The role requires strong network and VoIP knowledge, as well as experience with routers, switches, access points, firewalls, and related technologies.
- Centrally manage network configuration and optimization processes.
- Architect and maintain VOIP/MPLS data and voice networks for data center, corporate sites, and over 120 branch locations.
- Support internal clients and report status, progress, and results to senior management.
- Manage installations, upgrades, relocations, and maintenance of routers, switches, access points, and Webex Communications products.
- Evaluate network performance, identify operational problems, and suggest improvements to optimize VoIP infrastructure.
- Provide Quality of Service (QoS) traffic engineering/shaping in a fully converged network using best‑practice models.
- Assist with implementation of progressive technology projects.
- Manage wireless and VPN infrastructure.
- Perform basic troubleshooting of network voice/data (Cisco/Meraki routers, PIX, ASA) and work with firewalls and communications infrastructure.
- Use Wireshark for end‑to‑end network troubleshooting.
Requirements
cisco
meraki
palo alto
ccnp
visio
sd-wan
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field.
- Minimum 10 years of experience with large‑scale data networks, Cisco, Meraki, Palo Alto firewalls, and related infrastructure.
- Ability to obtain a corporate card for job‑related expenses and travel.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Visio for topology creation and editing.
- Strong problem‑solving and project‑management skills with acute attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Exceptional written, verbal, and listening communication skills.
- Experience with Cisco routers and switches (e.g., 6807, 9k, 5K, 4331, 3750, 2900, 1111).
- Working knowledge of IP routing, VLANs, QoS, and protocols such as IGRP, OSPF, EGP, EIGRP, BGP, IPsec.
- Experience installing, upgrading, and maintaining Cisco and Meraki wireless access points.
- Knowledge of network protocols TCP/IP, SIP, MGCP, SCCP, MPLS.
- Experience with Cisco/Meraki ASA firewalls, VPN IPsec configuration, and Palo Alto firewalls.
- Ability to communicate professionally at all organizational levels.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Access, Visio, Project).
- Self‑motivated, analytical, proactive team player.
- Familiarity with Cisco Nexus, ISE, and SolarWinds.
- Cisco certifications (CCNP, CCNA, CCVP) or equivalent.
- Working knowledge of WAN technologies (Gigabit Ethernet, MPLS).
- Understanding of secure voice concepts and processes.
- Experience with SD‑WAN, Meraki MX devices, and switches.
- Experience with Webex Communications Suite (a plus).
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
1979
Year Founded
The company was established in 1979 in Dallas.
300+ Branches
Branches Globally
Associa has expanded to over 300 locations worldwide through steady growth and acquisitions.
7.5M Residents
Residents Served
They provide property management services to over 7.5 million residents globally.
- It emerged as a pioneer in comprehensive community management.
- It oversees operations for homeowners associations, condos, master-planned communities, and mixed-use developments.
- Its financial backbone supports large-scale budgeting, accounting, insurance, and administrative services.
- Routine projects include maintenance coordination, property restoration, lifestyle programming, and financial oversight.
- They’ve built a proprietary training platform, Associa University, to upskill staff and maintain service excellence.
- Unusually, they've integrated social sponsorships—like youth-sports grants—to enhance neighborhood engagement.
Culture + Values
- Service
- Innovation
- Family
- Integrity
- Loyalty
Environment + Sustainability
$100,000
Disaster Relief Contribution
Provided disaster relief funds to support communities affected by Central Texas floods in July 2025.
- No explicit net‑zero or sustainability targets found on corporate site
- Corporate Responsibility section highlights support for communities during disasters
- No specific data‑driven environmental goals or net zero target date publicly disclosed
Inclusion & Diversity
58% female
Employee Demographics
Refers to the percentage of female employees in the company's workforce.
52% people of color
Employee Diversity
Indicates the percentage of employees who identify as people of color.
- Established Associa Women’s Network to support women’s career growth and education
- Established Associa Multicultural Network to support cultural and ethnic understanding
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