Senior Network Engineer | Onsite | Makati | Mid Shift | Day 1 HMO

Emapta; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 HMO coverage with free dependent

Competitive Salary Package

Prime office location in Makati

Weekends off

Salary Advance Program through ourbank

Emapta Academy courses

Free gym access

Lifestyle perks

Referral incentives

Annual leave 20 days

Engaging events

Mentorship and global exposure

Job summary

Emapta Philippines is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to secure and optimize enterprise networks for a global financial services client. You will manage Azure cloud networking, VPN gateways, ExpressRoute, VNETs, and hybrid connectivity from Makati with UK time shift.

The role includes on-call support and network modernization. Collaborate with international stakeholders to ensure high availability, security, and scalable networking across LAN, WAN, and cloud environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Senior Network Engineering role within a global enterprise environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain Azure Firewall, VPN Gateway, VNETs, VNET peering, UDRs, service endpoints, landing zones, Azure vWAN, and ExpressRoute.
• Install and configure network hardware and equipment, including routers, switches, firewalls, and related infrastructure.
• Inspect, maintain, and replace network cabling and network-related equipment when necessary.
• Monitor and analyze network performance across LAN, WAN, and wireless environments.
• Identify and resolve network performance bottlenecks and recommend enhancements to meet evolving network demands.
• Resolve network incidents within established SLAs, identify root causes, reduce recurring issues, and provide clear communication during major incidents.
• Plan and implement network infrastructure improvements, modifications, and replacements in accordance with industry standards.
• Establish and maintain connectivity and uptime service-level agreements.
• Maintain stable operations and efficient performance across company networks.
• Maintain network and IP connectivity across workstations, application servers, and back-end office infrastructure.
• Collaborate with the Infrastructure team to maintain global system stability and availability.
• Participate in projects and research network products, services, protocols, and standards to support procurement and infrastructure development.
• Enforce technology standards across equipment rooms, data centers, equipment racks, cabling, patching, and recordkeeping.
• Assist with relevant annual IT budget requirements.
• Participate in the network team's on-call rotation and provide out-of-hours support for critical incidents, planned maintenance, and major infrastructure changes.
• Maintain the confidentiality of company and client information in accordance with applicable data protection laws and company policies.

Skills

Azure Cloud Networking

Azure Firewall

ExpressRoute

VPN Gateway

Hybrid Cloud

Network Troubleshooting

Stakeholder Management

On-call Support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Cisco Nexus

Cisco Catalyst

Palo Alto

LogicMonitor

SolarWinds

Datadog

Grafana

Job description

Strengthen Enterprise Networks Behind Global Financial Services

Keep the connections behind global business running at full strength. Join as a Senior Network Engineer and manage secure, reliable enterprise networks for the international legal and financial services industry. Apply your Azure, cloud networking, and infrastructure expertise while gaining global exposure and taking your IT career further with Emapta.

Your Role at a Glance

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Shift: Mid Shift (9:00 AM-6:00 PM UK Time), Weekends Off
• Participate in the network team's on-call rotation and provide out-of-hours support for critical incidents, planned maintenance, and major infrastructure changes.
• Work Setup: Onsite, Makati

Exciting Perks Await!

• Day 1 HMO coverage with free dependent
• Competitive Salary Package
• Prime office location in Makati (Easy access to MRT stations, restaurants, and banks)
• Weekends off
• Salary Advance Program through our banking partner (Eligibility and approval subject to bank assessment. Available to account holders with minimum of 6 months company tenure.)
• Unlimited upskilling through Emapta Academy courses (Want to know more? Visit: https://emapta.com/training-calendar/)
• Free 24/7 access to our office gyms (Ortigas and Makati) with a free physical fitness trainer!
• Exclusive Emapta Lifestyle perks (hotel and restaurant discounts, and more!)
• Unlimited opportunities for employee referral incentives across the organization
• Standard government and Emapta benefits
• Total of 20 annual leaves to be used at your own discretion (including 5 credits convertible to cash)
• Fun engagement activities for employees
• Mentorship and exposure to global leaders and teams
• Career growth opportunities
• Diverse and supportive work environment

The Qualifications We Seek

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Senior Network Engineering role within a global enterprise environment
• Strong hands-on experience with Azure Cloud Networking in enterprise environments
• Experience with Azure Firewall, VPN Gateway, and hybrid cloud connectivity
• Strong knowledge of Azure networking components, including VNETs, VNET peering, UDRs, NSGs, service endpoints, and private endpoints
• Experience with Azure network architecture, including landing zones, hub-and-spoke designs, and Azure vWAN
• Experience supporting ExpressRoute and site-to-site VPN connectivity
• Ability to troubleshoot complex Azure networking, routing, and connectivity issues
• Strong understanding of network security principles and firewall policy management
• Strong knowledge of core networking technologies, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, switching, and VPNs
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills

Strongly Preferred

• Experience supporting enterprise LAN, WAN, and wireless environments
• Experience with Cisco Nexus and Catalyst switching platforms
• Experience with OSPF and BGP routing protocols
• Experience managing SD-WAN solutions
• Experience supporting Palo Alto firewalls
• Experience with Cisco Meraki wireless and switching platforms
• Experience with Cisco ISE/NAC solutions
• Experience with network monitoring and management tools, such as LogicMonitor, SolarWinds, Datadog, or Grafana
• Relevant certifications, such as Azure Network Engineer Associate, CCNP, PCNSE, or equivalent
• Experience within a law firm, professional services partnership, or shared services organization in a complex global environment, strongly preferred
• Experience collaborating with international stakeholders, particularly UK-based teams
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and evolving environment

Desired Qualifications

• University degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
• Professional certifications relevant to enterprise networking technologies, such as Palo Alto PCNSE, HP Aruba ACSA or ASA, Cisco CCNP, or CCIE

Your Daily Tasks

Network Operations & Infrastructure

• Manage and maintain Azure Firewall, VPN Gateway, VNETs, VNET peering, UDRs, service endpoints, landing zones, Azure vWAN, and ExpressRoute.
• Install and configure network hardware and equipment, including routers, switches, firewalls, and related infrastructure.
• Inspect, maintain, and replace network cabling and network-related equipment when necessary.
• Monitor and analyze network performance across LAN, WAN, and wireless environments.
• Identify and resolve network performance bottlenecks and recommend enhancements to meet evolving network demands.
• Resolve network incidents within established SLAs, identify root causes, reduce recurring issues, and provide clear communication during major incidents.
• Plan and implement network infrastructure improvements, modifications, and replacements in accordance with industry standards.
• Establish and maintain connectivity and uptime service-level agreements.
• Maintain stable operations and efficient performance across company networks.
• Maintain network and IP connectivity across workstations, application servers, and back-end office infrastructure.
• Collaborate with the Infrastructure team to maintain global system stability and availability.
• Participate in projects and research network products, services, protocols, and standards to support procurement and infrastructure development.
• Enforce technology standards across equipment rooms, data centers, equipment racks, cabling, patching, and recordkeeping.
• Assist with relevant annual IT budget requirements.
• Participate in the network team's on-call rotation and provide out-of-hours support for critical incidents, planned maintenance, and major infrastructure changes.
• Maintain the confidentiality of company and client information in accordance with applicable data protection laws and company policies.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve network performance, security, resilience, and availability.
• Recommend and implement new technologies, best practices, and service improvements where appropriate.
• Improve operational efficiency through automation, standardization, and process optimization.
• Enhance network monitoring, alerting, and reporting capabilities to improve service reliability and reduce operational risk.

What Success Looks Like

• Deliver a secure, reliable, and high-performing network environment that supports business operations, meets service levels, and enables future growth.
• Maintain reliable connectivity across all offices and cloud environments.
• Identify and resolve network performance issues proactively to maintain fast, stable, and reliable services and minimize business disruption.
• Maintain secure, available, and well-managed Azure networking services.
• Provide expert network support and technical guidance while maintaining high stakeholder satisfaction within agreed SLAs.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of network refresh, infrastructure, data center, and cloud connectivity projects across global locations.

About the Client

Our client is a leading international law and professional services firm serving corporations, financial institutions, investment managers, funds, and private clients worldwide. They provide specialized expertise across corporate and finance law, investment funds, fintech, regulatory compliance, insurance, restructuring, insolvency, and private capital. With offices across major global financial centers, they combine deep jurisdictional knowledge with international capabilities to help clients navigate complex transactions, regulatory requirements, and business challenges across the global financial services industry.

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