Network Deployment Engineer

Continent 8 Technologies PH Inc.; Makati; On-site; PHP 892,800 - 1,339,200; Full time

Job summary

A leading edge technology firm in Makati is looking for a Network Deployment Engineer. This role involves designing and managing global network infrastructure, implementing automation tools, and mentoring junior members. Candidates should have 8-10 years of experience, extensive knowledge of networking protocols and strong problem-solving skills. Optimal to have certifications like CCNP or CCIE. This position offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative global environment.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in network operations, deployment, or design.
• Extensive experience with Juniper network platforms.
• Strong knowledge of IP Networking protocols like BGP, OSPF, MPLS.

Responsibilities

• Plan, configure, and deploy the company’s network environment.
• Provide technical guidance to improve network availability.
• Maintain thorough network documentation.

Skills

Network automation practices

Communication and collaboration

Technical and problem-solving skills

Education

Industry-recognized certifications (CCNP, CCIE, etc.)

Tools

Ansible

Python

Linux

Job description

Our Company

Continent 8 has powered a second digital revolution – a revolution defined by intense, instantaneous, and omnipresent computing power. We have built and secured the world’s most reliable and secure edge network. Our global footprint spans every inhabited continent, and our edge network is local to over 92% of the world’s population.

We regularly fend off some of the most sophisticated attacks in the world and our security solutions are known to provide unmatched protection. We have developed specialized expertise in regulatory environments. We help protect against cyber and political risk, ensuring that our world class network delivers high availability and throughput.

Our secure edge network is globally distributed and serves the world’s most demanding industries. The gaming and financial trading industries depend on us to process billions of dollars’ worth of transactions each day. The transportation and autonomous vehicle industries depend on us to move the world’s population. The energy and utility industries depend on us to power critical infrastructure. Organizations choose Continent 8 when they simply can’t afford to lose connectivity.

We are the Edge Infrastructure-as-a-Service provider of choice for the world’s most demanding customers.

• As part of our continued expansion, we are on the lookout for a Network Deployment Engineer to join our growing network team. Based in Manila, Philippines, the successful individual will join the global team currently spread across Europe & North America.
• This position will have a primary focus on the design, deployment and ongoing management of a global network infrastructure. This role will also be central to the development of key network automation services. The Continent 8 global backbone network spans North America, Europe and Asia enabling all our Cloud, Network and Security products and services.
• The Role
• Participating in the planning, configuration, and deployment of the company’s highly available network environment, including switches, routers, load balancers, DDoS mitigation devices and other hardware.
• Making recommendations and providing technical guidance to solve business problems and improve network availability.
• Researching network products, services, protocols, and standards in support of future network development efforts.
• Participating in various technology projects, some of which will be internal and some that are in support of customer-facing services.
• Maintain thorough network documentation and update operational runbooks, ensuring clarity for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Work closely with our software teams in defining the tools that enable infrastructure scaling at volume.
• Implement and oversee automated network configurations using tools like Ansible, AWX, and Python scripting to optimize deployments and reduce manual tasks.
• Mentor junior team members, guiding automation processes and troubleshooting techniques.
• Understanding of automation within a networking environment, with a focus on making operations more efficient rather than writing software.
• Required 8-10 years’ experience working in a network position, either operations, deployment or design and extensive experience with Juniper network platforms.
• Extensive knowledge of IP Networking protocols BGP, OSPF, MPLS etc. and hands-on experience managing large international networks.
• Experience and practical knowledge of network automation practices using Ansible playbook and Python programming.
• Working knowledge in a Linux environment in addition to traditional networking.
• Comfortable working with ambiguous or vaguely defined challenges in finding technical solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a global team environment.
• Strong technical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, including software engineers and network engineers.
• Proficiency in network automation tools such as Ansible (including AWX), Python scripting, and YANG data models will be highly regarded.
• Industry-recognized certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, JNCP and JNCIE are highly preferred.
• Automation and DevOps-related certifications (e.g., DEV-NET) are considered an asset.

Christina Pachay

Working Location

KMC | Armstrong Corporate Center - Proworking and Virtual Office Space - Makati. Salcedo Village, KMC Armstrong Corporate Center, H.V. Dela Costa, Makati, 1227 Metro Manila, Philippines