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

Octal Philippines Inc.; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Octal Philippines Inc. is seeking a senior network engineer with 10+ years of hands-on enterprise network experience. You will design, validate and optimize networks across Cisco, Juniper and Huawei platforms, ensuring robust security and seamless systems integration.

The role includes leading a team, mentoring engineers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams on SD-WAN and cloud connectivity projects. Willingness to travel for projects may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
• 10+ years hands-on enterprise network engineering experience.
• 2+ years leading a network engineering team.
• Extensive experience with Cisco/Juniper/Huawei technologies and security.

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

Enterprise networking

Cisco

Juniper

Huawei

Network design

SD-WAN

Network security

Leadership

Cloud networking

Python scripting

Education

Bachelor's or higher degree in a relevant field

Tools

Cisco CCNP

Juniper JNCIP

Huawei HCNP

Job description

Octal Philippines Inc. is seeking a senior network engineer with 10+ years of hands-on enterprise network experience. You will design, validate and optimize networks across Cisco, Juniper and Huawei platforms, ensuring robust security and seamless systems integration.

The role includes leading a team, mentoring engineers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams on SD-WAN and cloud connectivity projects. Willingness to travel for projects may be required.