Network Engineer

FARBEN INFORMATION (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Singapore is looking for a Network Engineer with at least 4 years of hands-on experience. Responsibilities include designing and maintaining network infrastructures, providing technical support, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should have relevant certifications and strong troubleshooting skills. This position requires a proactive attitude and the ability to work both independently and in a team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant hands-on experience in network engineering roles.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain complex network infrastructures.
• Provide Level 2/3 technical support to clients.
• Assist in project planning and technical consultations.

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain complex network infrastructures including routing, switching, firewall, and load balancing solutions.
• Implement and support network and security appliances such as firewalls, IPS/IDS, VPNs, SD-WAN, and wireless controllers.
• Provide Level 2/3 technical support to clients via remote troubleshooting and onsite interventions.
• Perform network performance tuning, capacity planning, and proactive maintenance to ensure optimal system uptime.
• Collaborate with vendors and partners to resolve incidents and escalate technical issues as required.
• Create and maintain up-to-date technical documentation, including network diagrams, configuration standards, and operational procedures.
• Assist in project planning, proposal drafting, and pre-sales technical consultations when necessary.
• Conduct network assessments, audits, and vulnerability reviews to identify gaps and implement security best practices.
• Mentor junior engineers and participate in knowledge-sharing sessions.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant hands-on experience in network engineering roles.
• In-depth understanding of network protocols and architectures (e.g., TCP/IP, VLANs, BGP, OSPF, VRRP, HA clusters).
• Strong experience with enterprise-class networking and security platforms (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, Palo Alto).
• Experience in configuring and hardening network infrastructure; familiarity with patching, compliance standards, and change control procedures.
• Practical exposure to cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
• Basic to intermediate experience with system administration (Windows/Linux) will be advantageous.
• Industry certifications such as CCNP, JNCIP, or equivalent are required; additional certifications (e.g., NSE, PCNSE, AWS) are a plus.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused attitude.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and take on challenging assignments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.