SENIOR NETWORK ENGINEER

Private Advertiser; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diverse tech exposure

Supportive team

Learning opportunities

Career progression

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer for an on-site role in Cebu, Philippines. The candidate will manage multi-site WAN, configure FortiGate firewalls, and handle Cisco switching and routing across enterprise environments.

The role emphasizes proactive problem-solving, strong communication, and a customer-focused mindset to ensure optimal IT infrastructure performance for clients.

Qualifications

• Experience in complex network environments.
• Ability to identify issues quickly and deliver reliable outcomes.
• Hands-on technical proficiency in enterprise networks.

Skills

Multi-site WAN design

FortiGate firewall config

Cisco switching & routing

MPLS & SD-WAN deployment

Multi-vendor firewall experience

Hands-on onsite troubleshooting

Security principles & best practice

MSP or large multi-site experience

Remote/onsite support ability

Proactive/self-managed work style

Customer service & stakeholder-facing

Tools

NinjaOne

AutoTask/Halo PSA

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer who is passionate about hands-on technical work, thrives in a varied environment, and genuinely enjoys helping clients get the most from their IT infrastructure. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Cebu, Philippines, suited to someone who brings both deep technical expertise and a proactive, client-focused mindset to every engagement.

The ideal candidate is confident, well-spoken, enthusiastic, and self-directed—someone who can step into complex network environments, identify issues fast, and deliver reliable outcomes without hand-holding.

CORE TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Multi-site / WAN design & implementation
• FortiGate Firewall configuration & management
• Cisco switching & routing (enterprise-grade)
• MPLS & SD-WAN deployment
• Multi-vendor firewall experience
• Hands-on onsite troubleshooting
• Security principles & best practice
• MSP or large multi-site environment experience

PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES

• Proactive and self-managed; comfortable working autonomously
• Confident communicator — written and verbal
• High-level customer service and expectation management
• Natural problem-solver and critical thinker
• Collaborative team player with a positive, can-do attitude
• Professional presentation and stakeholder-facing confidence

ADVANTAGEOUS SKILLS (NOT MANDATORY)

The following will strengthen your application, but are not required to apply:

• Familiarity with remote monitoring/management software (e.g., NinjaOne)
• Experience with PSA tools such as AutoTask or Halo PSA
• IT Helpdesk background or Tier 1-2 escalation experience
• IT support experience within the Automotive industry

WHAT WE OFFER

• Exposure to diverse technologies and industry verticals
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Ongoing learning, certifications, and professional development support
• Clear career progression pathways within a growing MSP