Network Engineer

OCBC; Cyberjaya; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company seeks a skilled Network Engineer in Cyberjaya, Malaysia, responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure. The role involves leading network projects, ensuring high availability and security, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Applicants should have over 8 years of experience in network engineering with relevant certifications, preferably including CCNP. The position offers opportunities for driving innovation and optimizing network operations while ensuring compliance with established standards.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in network engineering with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• CCNP, HCIP (Huawei) or equivalent certifications preferred.
• Knowledge of cloud networking (AWS/Azure/GCP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex network projects and provide technical expertise.
• Ensure proactive monitoring and troubleshooting of network performance.
• Implement network security controls as per compliance standards.
• Drive automation initiatives for network operations.

Skills

Routing & Switching

Enterprise Wireless

Firewalls & Load Balancers

Network automation

Strong leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or Information Technology

Tools

Cisco

Huawei

F5

Palo Alto

Fortinet

Ansible

Python

Job description

Job Description:

The Network Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure to ensure high availability, security, and scalability.

This role involves leading complex network projects, providing technical expertise, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support business continuity and digital transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

1) Network Operations

• Oversee deployment, configuration, and optimization of network devices (routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers).
• Ensure proactive monitoring and troubleshooting of network performance and availability.
• Develop and maintain network architecture standards for LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, VPN, and cloud connectivity.
• Develop and maintain resilient and secure network solutions aligned with business and compliance requirements

2) Security & Compliance

• Implement network security controls including firewalls, IPS/IDS, and segmentation.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal security policies.

3) Project Leadership

• Lead network-related projects such as major deployment, data center migrations, and disaster recovery.
• Prepare technical documentation, project plans, and risk assessments.
• Vendor & Stakeholder Management
• Manage relationships with vendors for hardware/software support and licensing.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Infrastructure, Security, Application) to deliver end-to-end solutions.

4) Innovation & Optimization

• Drive automation initiatives for network operations and health checks.
• Evaluate emerging technologies to enhance network performance and resiliency.

5) Troubleshooting & Support

• Diagnose and resolve network connectivity issues (Data Center LAN, Campus WAN, LAN & Wi-Fi).
• Incident Management – Lead the network related incident until closure, follow internal Incident management process
• Provide support for end-users and internal teams

6) Documentation

• Maintain accurate records of network configurations, incidents, and changes.
• Update network diagrams and inventory lists.

Key Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Experience: 8+ years in network engineering with at least 2 years in a leadership or senior technical role.
• Certifications: CCNP, HCIP (Huawei), or equivalent; knowledge of cloud networking (AWS/Azure/GCP) preferred.
• Technical Skills: Routing & Switching (Cisco, Huawei), Enterprise Wireless (Cisco, Huawei), Firewalls & Load Balancers (F5, Palo Alto, Fortinet), SD-WAN, MPLS, VPN, Network automation (Python, Ansible)
• Soft Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities