AVP Network Engineer, GIPS

UOB; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

United Overseas Bank Ltd in Singapore is seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain our critical network infrastructure, ensuring reliability, security, and optimal performance. You will design, configure, install, and troubleshoot routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and wireless APs; monitor performance; and collaborate with IT teams to support banking systems.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 6–8 years of experience with Cisco technologies,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 6–8 years of experience in network engineering, preferably in a large enterprise or financial institution.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco routing and switching technologies; proficiency with firewalls and load balancers.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, install, and troubleshoot network hardware and software, including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and wireless APs.
• Monitor network performance, identify and resolve issues, and implement proactive measures to prevent outages and optimize efficiency.
• Develop and maintain network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and procedures.
• Implement and enforce network security policies to protect sensitive banking data and systems.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure seamless integration and operation of banking systems.
• Participate in on-call rotation and respond to critical network incidents outside of business hours.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Tools

Cisco routing & switching

Cisco Wireless

ISE

Catalyast Center

Firewalls (Palo Alto, Check Point, Fortinet)

F5 Big-IP

Job description

Company: 1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices. Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values – Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long-term success. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers.

Job Description

We have an opportunity a highly skilled and motivated Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain our critical network infrastructure, ensuring its reliability, security, and optimal performance.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, configure, install, and troubleshoot network hardware and software, including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and wireless access points.
• Monitor network performance, identify and resolve network issues, and implement proactive measures to prevent outages and optimize network efficiency.
• Develop and maintain network documentation, including network diagrams, configurations, and procedures.
• Implement and enforce network security policies and best practices to protect sensitive banking data and systems.
• Participate in network capacity planning, upgrades, and migrations to support business growth and technological advancements.
• Collaborate with other IT teams (e.g., systems, security, applications) to ensure seamless integration and operation of banking systems.
• Provide technical support and guidance to internal users on network-related issues.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest networking technologies, industry trends, and security threats.
• Participate in on-call rotation and respond to critical network incidents outside of business hours.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6-8 years of experience in network engineering, preferably within a large enterprise or financial institution.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Cisco routing and switching technologies (e.g., CCNP/CCIE certification preferred), Cisco Wireless, ISE and Catalyast Center.
• Proficiency in configuring and managing firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Check Point, Fortinet).
• Experience with network monitoring tools and protocols (e.g., SNMP, NetFlow, Wireshark).
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, OSPF, BGP, and other networking protocols.
• Knowledge of network security principles and practices.
• Experience with load balancing solutions (e.g., F5 Big-IP).
• Experience with Cisco SDA is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong commitment to security and compliance.

Additional Requirements

Be a Part Of the UOB Family

UOB is an equal opportunity employer. UOB does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate’s age, race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other non-merit factors. All employment decisions at UOB are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. If you require any assistance or accommodations to be made for the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application.