Network Engineer, Team Lead [CCNP]

NCS Pte Ltd; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

NCS Pte Ltd in Hong Kong seeks a skilled Network Engineer to design, implement, maintain, and optimize enterprise network infrastructure. You will ensure high availability, security, and performance across LAN, WAN, wireless, firewall, and hybrid cloud environments.

The role involves configuring Cisco routers/switches, supporting SD‑WAN and VPN, and performing capacity planning, incident resolution, and documentation. Strong communication and stakeholder skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or related field.
• CCNP Enterprise certification (active preferred).
• 3–5 years of experience in network administration, implementation or engineering.
• Strong knowledge of Cisco Catalyst/Nexus, routing protocols, MPLS, VPN, SD‑WAN, and security fundamentals.
• Hands-on firewall experience (Fortinet, Palo Alto, or Cisco Firepower).
• Experience with hybrid cloud networking (AWS/Azure/Google) is advantageous.
• Familiarity with network monitoring and automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support enterprise network infrastructure projects and operations.
• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco routers, switches, and wireless tech.
• Support LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, VPN, and Internet connectivity services.
• Administer network security solutions including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and access control.
• Perform monitoring, capacity planning, performance tuning, and optimization.
• Ensure high-availability networks and disaster recovery readiness.
• Troubleshoot incidents and perform root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with vendors and stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Develop and maintain network documentation, diagrams, SOPs, and reports.
• Participate in deployments, upgrades, migrations, and refresh initiatives.
• Provide Level 2/3 support and on-call involvement when required.
• Ensure compliance with security policies and operational standards.

Skills

Network design & troubleshooting

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Cisco IOS

Fortinet/FortiGate

Palo Alto

Cisco Firepower

SD-WAN

VPN

Nexus Switching

BGP/OSPF/EIGRP

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer with a valid CCNP certification to design, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise network infrastructure. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring high network availability, security, and performance across LAN, WAN, wireless, firewall, and hybrid cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support enterprise network infrastructure projects and operational activities.
• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco routers, switches, and wireless technologies.
• Support LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, VPN, and internet connectivity services.
• Administer and maintain network security solutions, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and access control mechanisms.
• Perform network monitoring, capacity planning, performance tuning, and optimization.
• Support high-availability network environments and disaster recovery requirements.
• Troubleshoot complex network incidents and perform root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, vendors, and service providers to resolve network-related issues.
• Develop and maintain network documentation, diagrams, SOPs, and technical reports.
• Participate in project deployments, upgrades, migrations, and technology refresh initiatives.
• Provide Level 2/Level 3 network support and participate in on-call support when required.
• Ensure compliance with security policies, governance, and operational standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related discipline.
• CCNP Enterprise certification (active certification preferred).
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in network administration, implementation, or engineering roles.
• Strong knowledge of: Cisco Catalyst and Nexus Switching Routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)MPLS, VPN, SD-WAN technologies Network security fundamentals Wireless networking technologies TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, NAT, QoS
• Hands-on experience with firewall platforms such as Fortinet, Palo Alto, or Cisco Firepower.
• Experience supporting hybrid cloud networking (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) is advantageous.
• Familiarity with network monitoring and automation tools is preferred.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• CCNP Enterprise (mandatory/preferred)
• CCIE, Fortinet NSE/FCP, Palo Alto PCNSE, or cloud networking certifications would be advantageous.
• Experience supporting government, defence, banking, or highly regulated environments is a plus.