Network Project Engineer

Star Career Consulting Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Singapore is looking for a Project Engineer to support and deliver network infrastructure projects in a defence environment. The role requires hands-on technical expertise and strong coordination skills to ensure timely project delivery while adhering to security standards. Candidates should have a diploma or degree in relevant fields and possibly a CCNA certification. This position offers a chance to work in a critical sector focused on national security.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with routers, switches, firewalls, UPS, and network monitoring tools.
• CCNA certification highly preferred.
• Strong communication and coordination skills to engage effectively with end-users and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end delivery of network infrastructure projects, including planning, setup, configuration, and testing.
• Perform installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of network systems.
• Coordinate with vendors, users, and project stakeholders.

Skills

Hands-on technical expertise

Strong coordination skills

Communication skills

Education

Diploma or Degree in Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Network monitoring tools

Routers

Switches

Firewalls

UPS systems

Job description

Location: Bukit Merah
Sector: Defence

About the Role

The Project Engineer will be responsible for supporting and delivering core network infrastructure projects within a defence environment.

The role involves coordinating implementation, configuration, and maintenance of network systems while ensuring timely project delivery and compliance with security requirements.

This position requires candidates with hands-on technical expertise and strong coordination skills to work effectively with end-users, vendors, and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end delivery of network infrastructure projects, including planning, setup, configuration, and testing.
• Perform installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of routers, switches, firewalls, and UPS systems.
• Coordinate with vendors, users, and project stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation and issue resolution.
• Monitor network performance and provide operational support during project rollout.
• Prepare project documentation, progress reports, and network topology diagrams.
• Ensure compliance with defence network security standards and protocols.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• CAT 1 MSD clearance required (or eligible to obtain).
• Hands-on experience with routers, switches, firewalls, UPS, and network monitoring tools.
• CCNA certification highly preferred.
• Strong communication and coordination skills to engage effectively with end-users and vendors.

Preferred Attributes

• Prior experience supporting government or defence-related infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of network delivery, implementation, and operational support workflows.