Lead Network Engineer – Data Centre & Automation

Teamlease Digital Private Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

De ion is seeking a Lead Network Engineer with a strong data centre and automation focus to design, implement, and manage high-performance networks in Southeast Asia.

You will lead network infrastructure projects, optimize performance and security, and drive automation initiatives using Ansible and Python.

The role requires 6–10 years of data centre networking experience, vendor-proficient devices, and excellent communication within cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 6-10 years of experience in network engineering, specifically in data centre environments.
• Strong knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, etc.) and routing/switching technologies.
• Experience with network automation tools (Ansible, Python).
• Proficient in configuring and managing network devices from major vendors (Cisco, Juniper).
• Familiarity with data centre technologies such as virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V) and SAN.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement data centre network infrastructure.
• Manage and optimize network performance and security in a data centre environment.
• Lead automation initiatives to enhance network management and monitoring processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of network services.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues promptly.
• Document network configurations and changes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Tools

Cisco devices

Juniper devices

VMware

Hyper-V

Ansible

Python

Job description

De ion

We are seeking a skilled Lead Network Engineer specializing in Data Centre & Automation to join our team in Southeast Asia. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in network engineering, with a focus on designing, implementing, and managing high-performance network infrastructures in data centre environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement network infrastructure for data centre operations.
• Manage and optimize network performance and security in a data centre environment.
• Lead automation initiatives to enhance network management and monitoring processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of network services.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues in a timely manner.
• Develop and maintain documentation for network configurations and changes.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 6-10 years of experience in network engineering, specifically in data centre environments.
• Strong knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, etc.) and routing/switching technologies.
• Experience with network automation tools (Ansible, Python ing, etc.).
• Proficient in configuring and managing network devices from major vendors (Cisco, Juniper, etc.).
• Familiarity with data centre technologies such as virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V) and storage area networks (SAN).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.