Network Security Engineer (1 Year Contract)

MORGAN MCKINLEY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment firm in Singapore is seeking a network security professional to manage and optimize security infrastructure. You will handle deployment, operations, and incident resolution for network systems. The ideal candidate has a strong background in network technologies, holds a CCNP certification, and possesses over 5 years of relevant experience. This role requires comfort with shift work. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development are included.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing large enterprise networks.
• CCNP certification required; CCIE is advantageous.
• Expertise in firewall and proxy configurations.

Responsibilities

• Support network security infrastructure deployment.
• Conduct regular maintenance and upgrades.
• Resolve network incidents and document resolutions.

Skills

Network security management

Incident resolution

Configuration and troubleshooting

Capacity planning

Automation scripting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Palo Alto

Cisco

Check Point

Python

Ansible

Job description

Job Overview

You will be deployed to our client who is a leading government technology agency driving digital transformation and innovation in the healthcare sector. You'll be responsible for supporting the deployment and operations of network security infrastructure. You will assist with the installation, monitoring, troubleshooting and testing of network systems and solutions. You will also monitor and configure network components to ensure security, and resolves network incidents. Ensure that network activities are documented appropriately and in compliance with the required procedures and standards. Familiar with core networking technologies and trends, network standards and network routing protocols. You may be required to work on a rotational on-call or shift basis. A motivated team player and is driven by results, possessing strong analytical skills and works well in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Configure & Administer Networks

• Update network diagrams and documentation for design and planning of network communication systems
• Determine impact of network requirements on existing architecture, work processes and systems
• Participate in technical design reviews of applicable solutions

Optimise Network Utilisation & Performance

• Consolidate network data based on key parameters or metrics
• Assist in the development of capacity planning models, load-balance and/or redundancy solutions
• Administer tuning of firewall rules for optimisation
• Review facility bandwidth requirements and system inter-dependencies
• Document network security activities in accordance with organisational policies
• Monitor network activity and log technical issues
• Maintain awareness of emerging software and/or hardware solutions

Support Network Security Operations

• Conduct regular maintenance, patches and upgrades to the network
• Prepare technical specifications and documents to procure network equipment
• Perform routine backups and administer disaster recovery protocols
• Assist in the development of disaster recovery plans

Manage Network Security

• Monitor indicators of compromise or breach in network security
• Track and document network security incidents
• Configure network security across software and/or hardware components
• Coordinate and configure network access and controls

Resolve Network Incidents

• Classify and prioritise network incidents for troubleshooting
• Document network incidents and resolution methods
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve network issues

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Must be CCNP certified; CCIE certification is highly advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on experience managing and optimizing large enterprise networks. Requires deep expertise in configuration, troubleshooting, and capacity planning across major security and infrastructure platforms, including Palo Alto, Cisco, and Check Point.
• Deep hands‑on technical proficiency with Firewalls and Proxy configurations, implementation, and support.
• Expertise in designing, monitoring, and network & incident management (LAN, WAN, VPN).
• Experiences in switches, load balancers, routers, and ISE are preferable.
• Experience with automation scripting is beneficial, particularly using tools like Python and Ansible.
• Must be comfortable with night activities/ weekends / shift work, when required

If you are interested in this role and would like to discuss the opportunity further please click apply now or email Chew Kai-Xinn at [e-mail] for more information.

Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to, therefore if you do not receive a reply within 14 days please accept this as notification that you have not been shortlisted.

Morgan McKinley Talent Solutions

Morgan McKinley Pte Ltd EA Licence No: 11C5502

EAP Registration No: R2196712

EAP Name: Chew Kai-Xinn