Network Engineer (2 years contract)

DOLE ASIA HOLDINGS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food production industry is seeking a Network Operations Specialist. This role, primarily focused on managing enterprise network infrastructure and security, includes responsibilities for vendor management and ensuring reliable network operations across the Asia Pacific region. Candidates should possess extensive experience in network operations and security management, with a strong ability to coordinate multi-faceted networking projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years in network and security operations.
• Hands-on experience with networking fundamentals and services.
• Cisco CCNA/CCNP or Fortinet NSE 4 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage enterprise network infrastructure across Asia Pacific.
• Coordinate with vendors and facilitate successful project rollouts.
• Ensure stability of WAN and LAN infrastructure.

Skills

Firewall configuration

TCP/IP

Cloud Computing

Network Security

Vendor Management

Data Packet Capture Analysis

Education

Diploma in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Cisco

Fortinet

Palo Alto

Azure/AWS

SolarWinds

Job description

In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring our network remains secure, reliable, and efficient. This is a 2 years contract role with possibility of extension and/or early conversion to perm.

Responsibilities:

Manage the enterprise network infrastructure in the Asia Pacific region, involve managing user communication during corporate network project rollouts and network-related tasks, embrace cloud computing platforms, software-defined networking, manage and coordinate with vendors.

• Manage the enterprise network infrastructure in Asia Pacific which includes configuration and maintenance of firewall, VPN, IPS/IDS, WAN communication device, router, LAN switches, WLAN network, RADIUS, DNS and DHCP servers.
• Manage software /network vendors in BAU work and also project management in relevant network related projects.
• Manage user communication in corporate network project rollout, and network related tasks.
• Ensure all WAN and LAN network infrastructure and services are stable and reliable based on the company standards.
• Relevant Experience in Firewall configuration, IPS/IDS, switch, router, servers (DNS, DHCP, RADIUS authentication servers), Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol, Windows and Linux server operating system.
• Embrace Cloud Computing Platform, Software Defined networking, Network Operations and Network Security (e.g. DDoS, VPN, Radius, 2FA).
• Perform IT Network monitoring and analysis of WAN traffic, ensuring maximum uptime in the region.
• Establish a plan of action to resolve the problem and implement the solution.
• Support change requests for network solutions & services.
• Manage automation of deploying network infrastructure with other teams including country IT.
• Handle complaints promptly, and ensure timely escalations to the relevant parties when needed.
• Assist in IT project planning, coordination, and implementation in the region.
• Participate in global and regional IT projects roll-out (e.g., Local Internet, VPN, WLAN, Cloud, Storage, Applications, Server, etc.)
• Participate in new business initiatives (e.g., digitization) as a Network SME.
• Manage and coordinate with vendors in achieving KPIs in system operations.
• Document process, procedures, work instructions, system diagrams, inventory, etc.

Required Experience

A minimum of five years of experience in supporting network and security operations within complex enterprise environments, including vendor management, SD-WAN management, and network governance.

• At least Diploma in Computer Science or its equivalent disciplines in a relevant field from an accredited college, university, or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience with TCP/IP and data packet capture analysis, networking fundamentals, common network services.
• Good working knowledge supporting Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Azure/AWS Cloud.
• Experience with IT Service Management practices, tools, processes, procedures, and standards.
• Excellent knowledge in most aspects of IT networking, infrastructure, security, data centers, data protection, storage and hyperconverged systems.
• Ability to develop documented processes as needed for networking, infrastructure, security, operations, data centers, data protection and storage.
• Proven success in working as part of a high-performance technology team, collaborating with 3rd party vendors and interfacing seamlessly with business partners.
• Experience with IT Security protocols and best practices.
• Familiar with IP Protocols (ICMP, UDP, TCP); Routing Protocols (BGP, OSPF); Quality of Service; MPLS; Ethernet (STP, RSTP, VLANs).
• Experience with following technologies: Cisco 9000 series, Cisco Smart licensing, QoS, IPSEC, SD WAN, SolarWinds monitoring.
• Cisco (CCNA / CCNP) and/or Fortinet NSE 4 certifications or other network certifications are preferred.