Network Engineer (Contract) - PSCY006

ALPHAEUS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company based in Singapore is seeking a skilled Network Security Engineer. The role involves monitoring incidents, firmware upgrades, and providing 24/7 support. Ideal candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in network security engineering, strong knowledge of Cisco switches, and proficiency in firewall configuration. This position offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in network security engineering.
• Proficiency in configuring and managing Palo Alto and Fortinet Fortigate Firewalls.
• Knowledge of network protocols, security architectures, and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and resolve incidents and service requests.
• Upgrade device firmware and conduct testing post-upgrade.
• Provide 24/7 standby support and health checks.

Skills

Network security engineering

Cisco Catalyst Switches (IOS)

Cisco Nexus Switches (NXOS)

Alcatel Lucent Switches (AOS)

Palo Alto firewalls

Fortinet Fortigate firewalls

ClearPass Policy Manager

Network protocols

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Diploma in Computer Science or Information Technology

Tools

SolarWinds NPM / NCM

Job description

About the role:

Incident Management

• Monitoring new incidents
• Working on incidents assigned
• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues
• Timely follow-up and closure of incidents
• Updating and resolving incidents status in ITSM system

Service Request Fulfilment

• Monitoring of new service request (SR)
• Work on SR assigned
• Setup and configure new device
• Hardening of network devices
• Timely follow-up and closure of SR
• Updating SR status in ITSM System and closure of SR
• Updating Asset Management team on asset issued / returned

Firmware Upgrade

• Upgrade of firmware of devices.
• Testing upon completion of upgrade

24 x 7 standby support

• 24 x 7 standby support and to go onsite as and when required
• Daily health check / Escort vendor
• Daily health check and submission of daily health check report
• Escort vendor when request are raised

Other tasks:

• Conduct any other tasks as required of a network engineer role
• Responsible for the infrastructure network design, implementation, testing, security, managing and maintenance of proposed system
• Understand & analyze the requirements and assist in development of module technical design specification
• Configure and maintain network hardware, including routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Manage project tasks to meet schedule, cost and quality
• Work closely with Team Leader/Project Manager to meet system delivery milestones
• Manage project tasks to meet schedule, cost and quality
• Provide technical documentation support to Project & Solutions Teams, as well as hand over as-built system documentation to Maintenance support team
• Engage with back-line support and/or with vendor’s support to diagnose and rectify technical problems.
• Assist in day-to-day operation of the System Delivery team
• Carry out other technical related duties that may be required.

About you:

• Minimum Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in network security engineering.
• Proficiency in Cisco Catalyst Switches (IOS), Cisco Nexus Switches (NXOS), and Alcatel Lucent Switches (AOS).
• Experience in configuring and managing Palo Alto and Fortinet Fortigate Firewalls.
• Proficient in ClearPass Policy Manager for network access control and policy enforcement.
• Knowledge of network protocols, security architectures, and best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with other firewall solutions beyond Palo Alto and Fortinet, such as Check Point or Cisco ASA.
• Proficiency in network encryption protocols and VPN technologies.
• Understanding of network segmentation and micro-segmentation principles.
• Knowledge of intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS).
• Familiarity with SolarWinds NPM / NCM for network monitoring and configuration management.