Network Support Engineer (DSC/JH)

ST Engineering; Singapore; On-site; SGD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Singapore is seeking a professional to manage network support operations and collaborate with vendors. The role requires experience in core network maintenance, risk management, and strong communication skills. Candidates with CCNA certification and prior experience in defense organizations are preferred. This position offers a dynamic work environment overseeing critical systems and engaging with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in core network support and maintenance.
• Working knowledge of networking protocols and configuration.
• Ability to lead vendor management and SLA adherence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations and maintenance activities for data network systems.
• Manage vendor's O&S team for fault analysis and maintenance.
• Engage End Users for troubleshooting network faults.

Skills

Core network support

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Communications

Education

CCNA or equivalent certification

Tools

Networking equipment

Firewall

Routers

Switches

Job description

• Augment the client's System Management Office reporting to the client's System Managers and collaborating with End Users to provide oversight on the operations and maintenance activities for data network systems.
• Responsibilities include but not limited to Incident and Problem Management, Change Management, Obsolescence and Vulnerabilities Management, Risk Management, Governance and Compliance Management, Quality Management and Service Improvement.
• Manage Vendor's O&S team in conducting fault analysis, problem resolution, preventive maintenance, obsolescence management, change management and vulnerabilities tracking, patch management, etc.
• Engage End Users for first level investigation and troubleshooting of network faults/issues, scheduling of onsite activities, and ensure respective Vendors are triggered to address incidents in a timely manner and perform onsite activities to expectations.
• Review vendor's monthly O&S reports and provide summary reports to System Managers and Ops Managers on the system health, fault records, service reports, change request status, vulnerabilities updates, EOL status, over-and-above items, etc.
• Review Vendor's service requests and deliverables for operational and preventive maintenance activities

Job Requirements:

• Experience in the areas of core network support and maintenance, risk assessment, change requests, tech refresh, vulnerabilities assessment, patching, etc.
• Possesses valid certification in CCNA or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of networking, network equipment and related systems where hands-on experience with firewall, switches, routers, DNS, DHCP, NTP configuration, TCP/IP networking, etc. will be advantageous.
• Ability to lead and collaborate with vendors to manage SLA, plan and coordinate onsite activities, produce quality reports, value-add to deliverables and ensure compliance to policies and guidelines.
• Strong in written and verbal communications. Proven track record in stakeholder management with the ability to manage expectations, articulate and address concerns and communicate effectively with System Managers, End Users and Vendors.
• Prior working experience in defence organisations or government ministries requiring security clearance is highly preferred.
• Resourceful and proactive, able to work independently and as a team player