Senior Network Engineer

Talentium; Pasig; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentium in Metro Manila is seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to oversee HQ and field offices LANs, optimize performance, and lead WAN/SD-WAN initiatives.

The role involves troubleshooting complex network issues, coordinating with ISPs, scripting daily tasks with Python/Ansible, and building monitoring dashboards with Datadog. Certifications like CCNP/CCIE are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 10 years in computer networking.
• Experience with Cisco/Versa SDWAN configurations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee LAN optimization across HQ and remote offices.
• Manage SD-WAN connectivity and resolve WAN issues.
• Coordinate ISP performance and inventory of public IPs.
• Automate tasks with Python/Ansible and build Datadog dashboards.

Skills

Network performance

LAN/WAN expertise

Troubleshooting

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering

10+ years networking experience

Tools

Cisco switches

Versa SDWAN

Datadog

Ansible

Job description

• HQ and Remote Offices’ Network Optimization and Maintenance: 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.
• SD-WAN Operations: 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.
• Internet Service Provider Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for headquarters and remote offices’ Internet Service Providers (ISPs). Continuously monitor ISP performance, report and elevate issues promptly to providers in collaboration with local technical support teams. Maintain an inventory of public IP addresses allocated to the organization for cybersecurity scanning and record-keeping.
• Scripting, Automation, and Monitoring: 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 and proactively identify issues.
• Other Duties: Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Requirement and Qualification

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, Electronics and Communications Engineering, or a related field. Relevant work experience can be considered in lieu of a formal decgree.
• Minimum of 10 years of work experience in the field of computer networking.

Technical Knowledge

• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of network topologies, architectures, and protocols, including TCP/IP and OSI model layers. Demonstrates a deep understanding of OSPF and BGP protocols, as well as STP, VLANs, trunking, and inter-VLAN routing. Has extensive experience in configuring Cisco switches and Versa SDWAN devices.
• Scripting, Automation, and Monitoring: Proficient in using Python scripting and Ansible for network automation. Well-versed in network monitoring systems, preferably Datadog. Being a Datadog Certified Champion is highly advantageous.

Soft Skills

• Capable of assessing network performance, identifying areas for improvement, and making strategic recommendations to the Team Lead based on data analytics.
• Exhibits excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Takes ownership and accountability for assigned workloads and collaborates effectively with others to achieve team, divisional, and departmental goals.

Certification

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