Engineer - Network

Wesco; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesco in Singapore seeks a network engineer to support and optimize LAN/WAN/Wireless environments for excellent end-user experience. You will configure Cisco routers and switches, and work with vendors to deploy top-class hardware and software across Wesco sites.

Responsibilities include maintaining the networking infrastructure, supporting VPN and data centers, and producing clear technical docs. Evening/weekend readiness and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; CCNA preferred.
• 3–5 years hands-on with Cisco switching, routing and wireless hardware.
• Experience with EIGRP/BGP/MPLS routing advantageous.
• Ability to create clear network documentation and diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Configure, install and maintain network switches, routers and security hardware.
• Interface with users, consultants, technical teams, and vendors for deployments.
• Support complex LAN/WAN networks and cloud services.
• Maintain networking infrastructure including routers, switches, VPN, data centers.
• Provide 24/7 network support and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Router configuration

Switch configuration

Wireless hardware

MPLS routing

Nexus switches

Vendor management

ITIL knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

CCNA routing & switching

Tools

Cisco Nexus 7K/5K/2K

VPN

LAN/WAN monitoring tools

Job description

This person is responsible for supporting network communications, including maintaining, and monitoring LAN/WAN/Wireless network environment needed to provide a great end user experience. Utilizes LAN/WAN/Wireless network monitoring tools to ensure optimal system utilization, performance and system availability. Supports vendors to install, maintain, and troubleshoot systems and services vital to organization’s business. Contributes to highly complex technical projects.

• Configure, install and maintain network Switches, Routers and Security Hardware.
• Interface with users, consultants, technical teams, and vendors to determine the top of class network hardware and software for deployment to WESCO sites
• Support complex LAN/WAN networks throughout the organization.
• Assists in maintaining WESCO's networking infrastructure to include, routers, switches, access points, VPN, and data center environments.
• Serves as troubleshooter on Local and Wide Area Network problems.
• Analyzes, evaluates and makes recommendations regarding new technology and trends to solve corporate needs.
• Performs installations, upgrades and support of other network hardware and software.
• Performs and assists others with day to day operational tasks.
• Creates and maintains technical documents for the network.
• Provides 24/7 support of the network.
• Continuous improvement of the overall network environment to enhance reliability, availability, and functionality.

Experience

• 3 years required, 5 years preferred of hands on with Cisco switching, routing and wireless hardware, software and support.
• 3 years required, 5 years preferred of EIGRP, BGP, MPLS and other routing protocols.
• 1 year required, 3 years preferred of working with cloud-based services.
• 3 years required, 5 years preferred of NEXUS 7K, 5K and 2K implementation and support.
• 3 years required, 5 years preferred of overall IT.

Education

• Bachelors Degree required.
• CCNA routing and switching certification preferred.

Skills

• Router and switch configuration.
• MicroSoft suite of software including Visio and Power Point.
• Effective communications with end users and other IT staff.
• Ability to create clear and highly accurate project and network documentation is a must.
• Working knowledge of carrier based MPLS networks.
• Ability to understand carrier networks and cloud based service offerings.
• Ability to quickly analyze situations and act decisively.
• Must be available evenings and weekends as situations require.
• Vendor management.
• Advanced troubleshooting abilities.
• Knowledge of industry best practices and support concepts (ITIL, BICSI, Lean).