Network Engineer

ZigZag Philippines; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

ZigZag Philippines is seeking a skilled Network Engineer to join the network engineering team in Metro Manila. You will handle second-level support, complex troubleshooting, and contribute to infrastructure projects, Azure cloud networking, and network security.

The role requires hands-on experience with OSPF/BGP/VLANs, FortiGate firewalls, Junos configurations, and Azure networking. You will mentor junior staff and collaborate on IT/OT convergence initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience with OSPF, BGP, VLANs, and enterprise routing and switching.
• Advanced configuration and troubleshooting experience with FortiGate next-generation firewalls.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of Junos configuration and operations, LACP, and RSTP.
• Proficiency in Azure networking fundamentals, hybrid cloud configuration, virtual machine migration to Azure, and Microsoft 365 management.

Responsibilities

• Provide second-level troubleshooting and issue resolution across enterprise networking environments.
• Lead network infrastructure projects, including upgrades, implementations, hybrid cloud configuration, and virtual machine migration to Azure.
• Configure and support OSPF, BGP, VLANs, RSTP, and LACP across enterprise routing and switching environments.
• Administer FortiGate next-generation firewall configurations, SD-WAN, IPsec VPNs, FortiGate Security Fabric, and IT/OT convergence initiatives.
• Perform detailed log and debug analysis using FortiAnalyzer and SolarWinds for network analytics and reporting.
• Develop, maintain, and manage Junos configurations on Juniper EX and QFX series switches.
• Maintain and optimise Azure networking, including virtual networks, ExpressRoute, and Microsoft 365 management.
• Conduct advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 network troubleshooting across hardware, software, and network environments.
• Support Juniper Mist Campus infrastructure, EVPN, VXLAN, and Mist Campus Fabric technologies.
• Manage Cambium platforms and cnMaestro environments where required.
• Mentor and support junior network staff, including the Network Administrator.

Skills

OSPF/BGP/VLANs

FortiGate firewalls

Junos configurations

Azure networking

Network security basics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT

Tools

FortiAnalyzer

SolarWinds

Juniper cnMaestro

Juniper Junos

Cambium cnMaestro

Job description

About the role

Join the network engineering team as a skilled, solutions-focused Network Engineer responsible for second-level support, complex troubleshooting, infrastructure projects, and forward-thinking network improvements. You will act as an escalation point for the Network Administrator while supporting enterprise network infrastructure, Azure cloud networking, network security, and operational performance.

Key responsibilities

• Provide second-level troubleshooting and issue resolution across enterprise networking environments.

• Lead network infrastructure projects, including upgrades, implementations, hybrid cloud configuration, and virtual machine migration to Azure.

• Configure and support OSPF, BGP, VLANs, RSTP, and LACP across enterprise routing and switching environments.

• Administer FortiGate next-generation firewall configurations, SD-WAN, IPsec VPNs, FortiGate Security Fabric, and IT/OT convergence initiatives.

• Perform detailed log and debug analysis using FortiAnalyzer and SolarWinds for network analytics and reporting.

• Develop, maintain, and manage Junos configurations on Juniper EX and QFX series switches.

• Maintain and optimise Azure networking, including virtual networks, ExpressRoute, and Microsoft 365 management.

• Conduct advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 network troubleshooting across hardware, software, and network environments.

• Support Juniper Mist Campus infrastructure, EVPN, VXLAN, and Mist Campus Fabric technologies.

• Manage Cambium platforms and cnMaestro environments where required.

• Mentor and support junior network staff, including the Network Administrator.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• Proven experience with OSPF, BGP, VLANs, and enterprise routing and switching.

• Advanced configuration and troubleshooting experience with FortiGate next-generation firewalls.

• Strong hands-on knowledge of Junos configuration and operations, LACP, and RSTP.

• Proficiency in Azure networking fundamentals, hybrid cloud configuration, virtual machine migration to Azure, and Microsoft 365 management.

• Experience with log analysis, network security principles, and IPsec VPNs.

• Familiarity with Juniper QFX, Mist Campus infrastructure, EVPN, VXLAN, and Mist Campus Fabric.

• Knowledge of Cambium platforms and cnMaestro.

• Understanding of FortiAnalyzer, FortiGate, SolarWinds, networking concepts, and IT/OT convergence.

• Strong ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues across hardware, software, and network environments.