Mid-Level Network Engineer

Seven Seven Global Services, Inc.; Makati; On-site; PHP 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Seven Seven Global Services, Inc. in the Philippines seeks a Network Engineer to maintain the availability, performance, and reliability of the bank's data-center network, aligning with ITIL-based practices and SLAs to support operations and strategic objectives.

You will design, implement, and document data-center network architectures; configure routers and switches (Cisco, Huawei); monitor performance; coordinate with vendors and internal teams; and provide after-hours support to minimize

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 1 year of hands-on experience in network engineering or related role.
• Proficiency in LAN/WAN technologies and router/switch troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs and monitoring tools.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles for securing network infrastructure.
• Analytical, proactive, and detail-oriented in high-pressure environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on network infrastructure per SLAs.
• Configure and optimize routers and switches to meet standards.
• Assess data center network readiness for new IT equipment installations.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to resolve issues promptly.
• Communicate major incidents with timely updates and plans.
• Lead or support network projects for data center integration.
• Monitor performance, generate capacity reports, and plan maintenance.
• Analyze recurring issues and document findings to prevent disruptions.
• Design, implement, and document data center network architectures.
• Provide after-hours support for critical network issues.

Skills

LAN/WAN

Routers & switches

TCP/IP BGP OSPF VLANs

Network monitoring tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in ECE / IT or related

Tools

Wireshark

SolarWinds

Cisco devices

Huawei devices

Job description

About the role

The Network Engineer maintains the availability, performance, and reliability of the bank's network infrastructure, with a primary focus on the data center network. This role is pivotal in maintaining scalable and robust network systems, implementing recovery and contingency procedures, and delivering exceptional service to support the bank's operational and strategic objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on network infrastructure, adhering to ITIL-based quality standards and service level agreements (SLAs)

• Configure and optimize network devices (e.g., routers and switches) to meet industry-standard protocols and bank-specific requirements

• Conduct assessments of data center network readiness for new IT equipment installations, identifying and resolving compatibility issues or deficiencies

• Collaborate with service providers, vendors, and internal teams to escalation and resolve network-related issues promptly

• Communicate major network incidents to stakeholders, providing timely updates and resolution plans

• Lead or support network-related projects for the seamless integration of data center hardware and network infrastructure

• Monitor network performance and utilization, generating detailed reports to support capacity planning and proactive maintenance

• Analyze recurring network issues, propose innovative solutions, and document findings to prevent future disruptions

• Design, implement, and document data center network architectures

• Provide after-hours support for critical network issues to minimize downtime and ensure rapid resolution

About you

• Bachelor's degree in ECE, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience

• Minimum of one (1) year of hands-on experience in network engineering or a related role

• Proficiency in LAN/WAN technologies, including the configuration and troubleshooting of routers and switches (e.g., Cisco, Huawei)

• Strong understanding of network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs) and network monitoring and troubleshooting tools (e.g., Wireshark, SolarWinds)

• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices for securing network infrastructure

• Proactive self-starter with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Demonstrates good critical thinking and attention to detail in high-pressure environments

• Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and demonstrate a bias for action