Senior Network Engineer

Talentium; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentium is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to oversee corporate HQ and remote LANs, ensuring optimal performance and network integrity. You will manage SD-WAN connectivity across sites and act as the primary liaison with ISPs.

The role requires 10+ years in networking, strong TCP/IP knowledge, and proficiency in Python/Ansible for automation, with Datadog monitoring for health checks and performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, ECEngineering, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of networking experience across LAN/WAN.
• Industry-standard certifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HQ and remote offices' LANs for performance and integrity.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues to minimize downtime.
• Lead LAN enhancements and new office deployments.
• Manage organization-wide SD-WAN connectivity across sites.
• Maintain SD-WAN hardware for stability and security.
• Diagnose WAN issues promptly to minimize disruptions.
• Monitor ISPs and escalate with local support teams.
• Automate daily LAN tasks with Python and Ansible.
• Create Datadog dashboards for network health.

Skills

TCP/IP & OSI

LAN/WAN design

Network automation

Technical communication

Data analytics

Certifications advantageous

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer engineering or related field

Tools

Cisco switches

Versa SD-WAN

Python

Ansible

Datadog

Job description

About the role:

Oversee corporate headquarters and remote offices' Cisco Local Area Networks (LANs), ensuring optimal performance and network integrity. Manage organization-wide SD-WAN connectivity to ensure reliable communication between headquarters, disaster recovery (DR) sites, cloud-based virtual data centers, and remote offices. Serve as the primary point of contact for headquarters and remote offices' Internet Service Providers (ISPs).

Key responsibilities:

• Oversee corporate headquarters and remote offices' Cisco Local Area Networks (LANs), ensuring optimal performance and network integrity

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues to minimize downtime and ensure high availability

• Lead and contribute to LAN enhancement projects across all field offices, including the establishment of new offices

• Manage organization-wide SD-WAN connectivity to ensure reliable communication between headquarters, disaster recovery (DR) sites, cloud-based virtual data centers, and remote offices

• Provide ongoing support and maintenance of SD-WAN hardware to maintain infrastructure stability and security

• Diagnose and resolve Wide Area Network (WAN) issues promptly to minimize downtime and service disruptions

• Serve as the primary point of contact for headquarters and remote offices' Internet Service Providers (ISPs)

• Continuously monitor ISP performance, report and escalates issues promptly to providers in collaboration with local technical support teams

• Automate repetitive daily tasks involved in managing field office LANs using Python scripts and Ansible Tower

• Create Datadog dashboards for network devices across field offices to ensure continuous monitoring of network health

About you:

• Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, Electronics and Communications Engineering, or a related field

• Minimum of 10 years of work experience in the field of computer networking

• Comprehensive knowledge of network topologies, architectures, and protocols, including TCP/IP and OSI model layers

• Deep understanding of OSPF and BGP protocols, as well as STP, VLANs, trunking, and inter-VLAN routing

• Extensive experience in configuring Cisco switches and Versa SDWAN devices

• Proficient in using Python scripting and Ansible for network automation

• Well-versed in network monitoring systems, preferably Datadog

• Capable of assessing network performance, identifying areas for improvement, and making strategic recommendations based on data analytics

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Relevant professional certifications in networking (e.g., Cisco CCNP/CCIE, Juniper JNCIP/JNCIE, or equivalent) are an advantage