IT Engineer

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB); Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to design, configure, and troubleshoot enterprise network infrastructure in Singapore. You will monitor performance, implement security policies, and support banking systems across teams.

The role requires 3–5 years of experience in a large enterprise or financial institution, Cisco routing/switching expertise, and strong problem-solving and communication skills. On-call rotations are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of network engineering experience in a large enterprise or financial institution.
• Hands-on Cisco routing and switching experience; CCNA/CCNP preferred.
• Experience configuring and managing firewalls (Palo Alto, Check Point, Fortinet).
• Experience with network monitoring tools and protocols (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 (F5 Big-IP) 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.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, install, and troubleshoot network hardware and software (routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, Wi-Fi).
• Monitor network performance, identify and resolve issues, and prevent outages.
• Develop and maintain network documentation and procedures.
• Implement and enforce network security policies to protect data and systems.
• Participate in capacity planning, upgrades, and migrations.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure seamless integration of banking systems.
• Provide technical support and guidance to internal users on network issues.
• Stay updated with networking technologies, trends, and security threats.
• Participate in on-call rotation and respond to incidents outside business hours.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/related field

Tools

Cisco routing & switching

Firewalls (Palo Alto, Check Point, Fortinet)

Load balancers (F5 Big-IP)

Network monitoring (SNMP, NetFlow, Wireshark)

TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, OSPF, BGP

Job description

JobResponsibilities

• 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 3-5 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., CCNA/CCNP certification preferred).
• 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) 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.