Senior Network EngineerNew

New Era Technology; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 HMO + 1 Free dependent

Health and Wellness Reimbursement

Sunlife Group Insurance

Government contributions

13th month pay

Night differentials pay

Holiday pay

Work equipment provided

Job summary

New Era Technology seeks a Senior Network Engineer in Manila/Cebu for a global migration from Cisco to Fortinet and Juniper. This permanent, full-time role is remote with occasional onsite and aligned to EST hours, supporting a high-impact enterprise project.

The candidate will configure Fortinet firewalls, Juniper Mist switches/APs, and manage Juniper Mist controllers, while documenting changes and providing Tier 1–2 support across sites.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years hands-on wired/wireless network engineering.
• Experience with Juniper Mist switching and wireless solutions.
• Fortinet firewalls and security technologies experience.
• Knowledge of Cisco IOS/NX-OS and Cisco DNAC.
• Experience supporting enterprise network environments and global migrations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute a global migration from Cisco to Fortinet and Juniper switching infrastructure.
• Configure, deploy, and troubleshoot Fortinet firewalls and Juniper Mist devices.
• Administer Juniper Mist wireless solutions and controllers.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and managers to ensure seamless site transitions.
• Maintain documentation of network configurations and changes; provide Tier 1–2 support.

Skills

5-7 years experience

Juniper Mist switching

Fortinet firewalls

Cisco IOS/NX-OS

Cisco WLCs

DNAC

Ansible

Python scripting

enterprise networking

Tools

Juniper Mist

Fortinet

Cisco DNAC

Ansible

Python scripting

Job description

Join New Era Technology, where People First is at the heart of everything we do. With a global team of over 3,000 professionals, we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, empowered, and inspired to grow. Our mission is to securely connect people, places, and information with end-to-end technology solutions at scale.

At New Era, you'll join a team-oriented culture that prioritizes your personal and professional development. Work alongside industry-certified experts, access continuous training, and enjoy competitive benefits. Guided by our core attributes — putting people first, embracing continuous learning, and thriving through collaboration and inclusion — we nurture our people to deliver exceptional customer service.

If you want to make an impact in a supportive, growth-oriented environment, New Era is the place for you.

What is the role

This is a permanent, full-time position based in Manila/Cebu.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Network Engineer with extensive years of experience to support a global hardware conversion project from Cisco to Fortinet and Juniper. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a high-impact initiative within a dynamic enterprise environment.

The following include but may not be limited to the responsibilities of the Core Network Engineer:

• Assist in the planning and execution of a global migration from Cisco to Fortinet and Juniper switching infrastructure.
• Support the configuration, deployment, and troubleshooting of Fortinet firewalls, Juniper Mist switches, and wireless access points.
• Provide administration and support for Juniper Mist wireless solutions and controllers.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and project managers to ensure seamless transitions across global sites.
• Maintain accurate documentation of network configurations, changes, and operational procedures.
• Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 support for network-related issues during and after the migration.
• Ensure compliance with security, governance, and operational standards throughout the migration project.
• Support ongoing network optimization and performance improvements.

Work Set-up / Work Schedule

• Remote (with some occasional onsite as needed)
• EST Hours

Who we are looking for

The ideal candidate is passionate about networking technologies and enjoys working in a collaborative, project-driven environment. You will have strong technical troubleshooting skills, excellent communication abilities, and experience supporting enterprise network infrastructure.

A successful candidate for the role needs to have:

• 5-7 years of hands-on experience in wired and wireless network engineering.
• Working knowledge of Juniper Mist switching, wireless solutions, and associated management tools.
• Working knowledge of Fortinet firewalls and security technologies.
• Experience supporting enterprise network environments.
• Basic experience with Cisco networking technologies (IOS/NX-OS).
• Basic experience with Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers.
• Basic experience with Cisco DNA Center (DNAC).
• Experience with network monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance management tools.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong documentation and technical reporting capabilities.
• Exposure to automation tools such as Ansible and Python scripting highly regarded
• Experience supporting enterprise‑scale wireless migrations or network hardware refresh projects.
• Industry certifications such as Fortinet NSE, JNCIA, CWNA, or Juniper Mist certifications, a plus.
• Experience working within large‑scale global network environments is preferable.

What we offer

• Day 1 HMO + 1 Free dependent
• Health and Wellness Reimbursement Benefits
• Sunlife Group Insurance
• Company Salary Loans
• Government contributions
• Assistance with government loan payments
• 13th month pay
• Night differentials pay
• Holiday pay (for hours worked on holidays)
• Mandated Leaves
• Work equipment provided

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