Network Engineer

SAKSOFT LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SAKSOFT LIMITED is seeking a Network Engineer with 3-5 years of experience to manage enterprise networks in Singapore. The role emphasizes installing and maintaining Cisco routers/switches, firewalls, and WAN technologies within financial institutions and eCommerce networks.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, with exposure to Cisco DNAC/APIC, Fortinet, Check Point, and VMware NSX-T. A finance background is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• At least 4 years' relevant experience, preferably in a Finance Institution.

Responsibilities

• Install and configure network equipment, firewalls, and appliances in Enterprise, Extranet and eCommerce networks.
• Assist the team with day-to-day network operations.
• Site assessment and coordination of installation in financial institutions with bank network connectivity.
• Configure and troubleshoot Cisco network equipment.
• Configure and troubleshoot F5, Fortinet, Palo Alto, and Check Point firewalls.

Skills

Cisco routers

Palo Alto

Fortinet

Check Point

F5 LTM/GTM/WAF

WAN & QoS

SASE & SDN

Network automation (scripting)

Remedy ISM

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Finance sector experience (4+ years)

Tools

Remedy ISM

Job description

Experience: 3-5 Years
Role: Network Engineer

Key Skills

• Cisco routers and switches (Nexus and Catalyst)
• Palo Alto, Checkpoint and Fortinet firewalls
• F5 LTM, GTM, and WAF

Responsibilities

• Network equipment, firewalls & appliances installation in Enterprise, Extranet and eCommerce network.
• Assist the team in day-to-day operations in network-related fields.
• Site assessment, coordination and supervision of installation in financial institutions that have network connectivity with the Bank.
• Cisco network equipment configuration and troubleshooting.
• F5, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Check Point firewalls configuration and troubleshooting.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelors' Degree in Computer Science or related field.
• At least 4 years' relevant experience preferably in a Finance Institution.

Essential

• Strong technical analytical and engineering competencies with hands-on experience in managing routers, switches and firewalls, Identity related technologies and WAN Transport. Up-to-date hands-on experience on technology products and platforms from Cisco, including Wireless, DNAC and APIC/ACI, Prime Infra, and Fortinet, Checkpoint and Palo Alto, VMware NSX-T and F5.
• Familiar with WAN routing protocols, QoS, CoS and experienced with Telco's business and operations, micro-segmentation, Content Delivery Network, 3-layered hierarchical and spine-leaf architecture and cloud networking.
• Working experience on emerging technologies such as SASE, Software defined Network, WAN and Access desired.
• A good team player with a strong sense of ownership, self-motivated and able to work with little supervision and collaborate with peers to fulfil network deliverables.
• Meticulous, energetic, resourceful and inspirational. Possess strong written, documentation and effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders. Thought leadership and influential skills to be able direct and build a higher performance team, steer and manage goals and deliverables.
• Working experience on scripting and network automation will be a bonus.
• Familiar with IT ticketing tool such as Remedy ISM and network management tools.