Senior Network Engineer

Careernet; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Careernet is seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to manage and optimize enterprise WAN and network infrastructure across a globally distributed environment. You will play a critical role in ensuring reliability, performance, and security with Cisco networking, SD-WAN, and automation.

The role demands hands-on expertise in OSPF/BGP, VLANs, and network monitoring, plus a strong background in Python scripting and Ansible for automation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering and operations.
• Strong expertise in Cisco LAN/WAN technologies, routing and switching.
• Hands-on experience with OSPF, BGP, VLANs, STP, trunking, and inter-VLAN routing.
• Experience managing SD-WAN environments, preferably Versa Networks.
• Proficiency in Python scripting and Ansible for network automation.
• Experience with network monitoring platforms such as Datadog.
• Networking certifications (CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, JNCIE, or equivalent) are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize enterprise LAN and WAN infrastructure across multiple locations.
• Support and maintain SD-WAN connectivity and network services.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues and ensure high availability of services.
• Lead network enhancement and expansion projects, including new site deployments.
• Develop automation solutions using Python and Ansible to streamline operations.
• Build dashboards and monitoring capabilities using Datadog for proactive network management.
• Coordinate with Internet Service Providers and manage connectivity performance across sites.

Skills

Cisco networking

Routing & switching

OSPF/BGP

SD-WAN

Python scripting

Network monitoring

Troubleshooting

Education

Networking certifications (CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, JNCIE)

Tools

Versa Networks

Ansible

Datadog

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Senior Network Engineer to manage and optimize enterprise-wide WAN and network infrastructure supporting a large, globally distributed environment.

This role is ideal for a hands-on networking professional with deep expertise in Cisco networking, SD-WAN, network automation, and enterprise network operations. You'll play a critical role in ensuring network reliability, performance, and security across multiple locations.

What you'll bring:

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering and operations
• Strong expertise in Cisco LAN/WAN technologies, routing and switching
• Hands-on experience with OSPF, BGP, VLANs, STP, trunking, and inter-VLAN routing
• Experience managing SD-WAN environments, preferably Versa Networks
• Proficiency in Python scripting and Ansible for network automation
• Experience with network monitoring platforms such as Datadog
• Networking certifications (CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, JNCIE, or equivalent) are highly desirable

What you'll do:

• Manage and optimize enterprise LAN and WAN infrastructure across multiple locations
• Support and maintain SD-WAN connectivity and network services
• Troubleshoot complex network issues and ensure high availability of services
• Lead network enhancement and expansion projects, including new site deployments
• Develop automation solutions using Python and Ansible to streamline operations
• Build dashboards and monitoring capabilities using Datadog for proactive network management
• Coordinate with Internet Service Providers and manage connectivity performance across sites

If you're passionate about designing, automating, and supporting large-scale enterprise networks, we'd love to connect.