Hybrid Network Reliability Engineer - Automation & CI/CD

GIC; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility in work arrangements

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

A leading sovereign wealth fund seeking an AVP, Network Reliability Engineer to design and implement network automation solutions. The role requires extensive networking experience with tools like Ansible and GitHub CI/CD to streamline network operations. Ideal candidates have strong routing, switching, and firewall skills, along with excellent communication and collaboration abilities. Join a dynamic team in a vibrant workplace in Singapore, dedicated to driving innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of core networking experience including routing, switching and firewall management.
• Proficiency in Ansible playbooks and automation solutions.
• Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD workflows.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and implement network automation solutions.
• Ensure automated solutions are aligned with network architecture.
• Collaborate with network engineering teams to identify automation opportunities.

Skills

Routing, Switching

Firewall Management

CI/CD Pipelines

Python

Ansible

Network Security Standards

Cloud Networking

Agile Practices

Grafana

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant Networking Certifications (CCNA, CCNP)

Tools

Ansible Automation Platform

GitHub CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Jira

Confluence

Job description

GIC is one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds. With over 2,000 employees across 11 locations around the world, we invest in more than 40 countries globally across asset classes and businesses. Working at GIC gives you exposure to an extraordinary network of the world’s industry leaders. As a leading global long-term investor, we Work at the Point of Impact for Singapore’s financial future, and the communities we invest in worldwide.

Technology Group

We experiment, design, and lead a 24×7 global business where we support core capabilities in asset management, trading, investment operations, and risk management. We deliver secure, reliable, and integrated solutions, and provide insights on new, and emerging technologies.

What will you do as an AVP, Network Reliability Engineer (Networks/Networks Automation)?

Automation Development:

• Design, develop, and implement network automation solutions using Ansible Automation Platform.
• Create and maintain Ansible playbooks, roles, and modules to automate network configurations and services.
• Integrate Ansible automation workflows with GitHub CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployment processes.
• Integrate Ansible with Grafana for automation metric and statistic Dashboarding and Django for automation reporting.
  
  
  

Network Management:

• Ensure automated solutions are aligned with network architecture, security policies, and best practices.
• Strong knowledge and experience on Network and Security infrastructure products such as Cisco, Checkpoint, Palo Alto, F5, Symantec, Zscaler, AWS and Azure.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues, leveraging automation to improve response times and accuracy.
• Collaborate with network engineering teams to identify automation opportunities and requirements.
  
  
  

Continuous Improvement and Continuous Delivery:

• Continuously evaluate and implement new automation tools and techniques to enhance network operations.
• Optimize existing automation scripts and processes for improved performance and scalability.
• Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in network automation and CI/CD practices.
  
  
  

Collaboration and Support:

• Work closely with DevOps, Security, and Application teams to ensure seamless integration and operation of automated network services.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior network engineers and automation specialists.
• Collaborate with third-party vendors and service providers to support network automation initiatives.
  
  
  

Documentation and Compliance:

• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for automation scripts, processes, and network configurations.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
  
  
  

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?

• Minimum of 5 years of core networking experience, including routing, switching, and firewall management.
• Experience with network security standards (e.g., CIS, CCOP), network performance tuning, and capacity planning.
• Extensive experience with Ansible Automation Platform for network automation, including proficiency in Ansible playbooks, roles, and modules.
• Experience with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., CI/CD pipelines, Jenkins, Git) and proven experience in integrating automation workflows with GitHub CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with ITIL or other IT service management frameworks.
• Experience working in Agile and Scrum environments. Proficiency with Jira for issue tracking and project management, experience using Confluence for documentation and team collaboration.
• Strong knowledge of network protocols and technologies such as TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VPN, and DNS.
• Familiarity with cloud networking and hybrid cloud environments, familiarity with network security principles and best practices.
• Proficiency in software development and monitoring technologies (e.g., Python, Java, Django, React, Grafana, Prometheus).
• Experience with network monitoring and management tools (e.g., Grafana, Prometheus).
• Relevant networking certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP) are highly desirable. Certifications in automation tools (e.g., Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation) are a plus. Programming languages (e.g., Python, Java) are a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team.Detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
  
  
  

Work at the Point of Impact

We need to be forward-looking to attract the right people to help us become the Leading Global Long-term Investor. Join our ambitious, agile, and diverse teams - be empowered to push boundaries and pursue innovative ideas, share your views, and be heard. Be anchored on our PRIME Values: Prudence, Respect, Integrity, Merit and Excellence, which guides us in how we make our day-to-day decisions. We strive to inspire. To make an impact.

GIC is a Great Place to Work

At GIC, our offices are vibrant hubs for ideation, professional growth, and interpersonal connection. At the same time, we believe that flexibility allows us to do our best work and be our best selves. Thus, our teams come into the office four days per week to harness the benefits of in-person collaboration, but have the flexibility to choose which days they work from home and adjust this arrangement as situational needs arise.

GIC is an equal opportunity employer

As an employer, we passionately believe every individual brings with them unique diversity of thought and perspectives to meaningfully enrich perspectives of GIC teams to drive competitive performance. An inclusive environment yields exceptional contribution.

Learn more about our Technology Group here:

https://gic.careers/group/technology-group/
Our PRIME Values
GIC is a values driven organization. GIC’s PRIME Values act as our compass, enabling us to fulfil our fundamental purpose and objectives. It is the foundational bedrock which governs our behaviors, our decision making, and our focus. It informs both our long-term strategy as a firm, and the way we relate to our Client, business partners and employees. PRIME stands for Prudence, Respect, Integrity, Merit and Excellence.