Senior Network Architect — Lead SD-WAN, Cloud & Security

Octal Philippines Incorporated; Philippines; On-site; PHP 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Octal Philippines Incorporated is seeking a Senior Network Engineer with 10+ years of hands-on experience to lead enterprise network design, deployment, and optimization across core, edge, and data center networks in a multi-vendor environment.

The ideal candidate will design and implement secure, scalable networks, troubleshoot complex issues, mentor a team, and collaborate with global clients across SE Asia, with willingness to travel and stay current with evolving technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or higher degree in relevant field.
• 10+ years hands-on experience in enterprise network engineering.
• 2+ years leading a network engineering team.
• Extensive experience with Cisco/Juniper/Huawei networking technologies.
• Current Cisco/Juniper certification (e.g. CCNP, CISSP, PMP).
• Extensive experience with networking routing protocols and technologies (TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, VLAN, VPN, QoS, CG-NAT, PPPoe, MPLS, SDH, xDSL).
• Strong knowledge of network security principles and technologies (Firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs).
• Ability and willingness to acquire new certifications as required.
• Preferred experience with cloud networking (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Preferred experience in network automation and scripting (Python, Ansible).
• Preferred experience with SD-WAN implementation and management.
• Preferred experience with data center technologies such as cooling, power, access.

Responsibilities

• Provide complete lifecycle support for enterprise network assets
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, resolve hardware, software and network issues
• Design and implement enterprise-wide network solutions
• Legacy LAN, WAN integration and current SD-WAN and cloud connectivity technologies
• Lead large complex network transformation projects and migration initiatives
• Develop and maintain network security frameworks adhering to industry best practices
• Create and maintain network documentation, policies and procedures
• At times participate in 24/7 on-call rotation for critical network issues
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align network capabilities with project objectives
• Work with client representatives to best address current network requirements and cyber related issues
• Ensure compliance with data protection regulations and industry standards
• Manage and mentor a team of network engineers
• Stay updated and conduct training with employees on network security threats

Skills

Network management

Cisco networking

Juniper networking

Huawei networking

Network design

CORE maintenance

Troubleshooting

Network security

Performance analysis

Python scripting

Ansible

SD-WAN

Cloud networking

Data center

Leadership

Travel readiness

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

CCNP / CISSP / PMP certification

Tools

SD-WAN technologies

Networking hardware platforms

Cloud networking platforms

Automation tools

Job description

Octal Philippines Incorporated is seeking a Senior Network Engineer with 10+ years of hands-on experience to lead enterprise network design, deployment, and optimization across core, edge, and data center networks in a multi-vendor environment.

The ideal candidate will design and implement secure, scalable networks, troubleshoot complex issues, mentor a team, and collaborate with global clients across SE Asia, with willingness to travel and stay current with evolving technologies.