Network Engineer Supervisor

Gensai Career Consulting Corp.; Makati; On-site; PHP 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Metro Manila is seeking an experienced Network Engineer. This role requires strong technical skills in networking protocols and security, along with leadership abilities. Responsibilities include managing network infrastructure, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring security protocols are followed. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience. This position offers the potential for remote work.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of professional experience as a Network Engineer.
• Strong analytical skills and effective communication.
• Experience in a lead role with a focus on mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage network infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot network issues and optimize performance.
• Manage and optimize networks to ensure security.

Skills

Networking protocols

Cisco hardware

Juniper hardware

Firewall security

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

SQL

MongoDB

Terraform

Ansible

Cloud services

Prometheus

Grafana

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

The role requires a blend of technical expertise—including deep knowledge of networking protocols, hardware (Cisco, Juniper, etc.), and security (firewalls)—and strong supervisory skills like mentoring, workload management, and performance feedback. Key responsibilities range from strategic network planning and troubleshooting complex issues to managing vendors and ensuring comprehensive documentation.

Responsibilities

• Candidates should have at least 3-5 years of network engineering experience, with 2-3 years in a lead role, and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Certifications like CCNP are preferred. Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential. Design, implement, and manage network infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot network issues and optimize performance.
• Manage and optimize networks, ensure security protocols are followed, automate infrastructure tasks, and oversee system performance.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure network security.
• Monitor network traffic to ensure reliability and efficiency.
• Document network configurations and updates.
• Stay current with emerging network technologies and trends.
• Provide technical support and training for staff

Qualifications

• Educational Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience Level: 3-5 years of professional experience as a Network Engineer.
• Skills and Competencies: Proficiency in monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana), database management (SQL, MongoDB), infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible), understanding of blockchain technology (Ethereum), shell scripting, and cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Working Conditions: Primarily office-based with some remote work potential; on-call availability may be required.
• Qualities and Traits: Strong analytical skills, effective communication, leadership capabilities, and a problem-solving mindset.