Senior Data Center Engineer

SMC CORPORATION (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SMC CORPORATION (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD. is seeking a network engineer to support current and future enterprise systems and network infrastructure in Singapore. You will work on wired and wireless networks, ensure security and performance, and collaborate with multiple departments.

The role requires strong knowledge of BGP, VLANs, QoS and SD-WAN, with experience in large-scale networks. Travel may be required and Japanese language skills are welcome for interactions with clients or colleagues.

Qualifications

• Experience in a large enterprise network environment.
• Strong knowledge of OSI model and network hardware.
• Proficient with BGP, VLANs, QoS, VPNs and SD-WAN.
• Ability to travel internationally.
• Japanese language skills welcome for client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for current and future enterprise networks and IT infrastructure.
• Design, plan, install, review and optimize wired and wireless network infrastructure.
• Monitor, troubleshoot and optimize network performance and security.
• Coordinate with vendors to minimize downtime and maintain equipment with current IOS levels.
• Adhere to IT change and configuration management processes.
• Maintain accurate DNS and IP address documentation.

Skills

BGP

VLANs

QoS

VPN

SDWAN

Firewall

Spine and Leaf

Packet captures

Network monitoring

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree

Certifications

Tools

Network monitoring tools

DNS/IP management tools

Job description

Job Description:

• Provide support for current and future enterprise systems
• Adherence to the administration of SMC Global IT security policies, procedures, best practices and established standards
• Participate in and optimize IT infrastructure implementations, forecasting and maintenance
• Implement and maintain network hardware based on the IT initiatives and required upgrade project with SMC
• Provide management with ways to improve administration, monitoring, reporting and standard operating procedures
• Design, plan, install. review and evaluate wired and wireless network infrastructure
• Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with all departments to optimize communications and exchange of pertinent information
• Troubleshoot network systems including any reported routing or switching problems and recommend improvements required to enhance performance
• Coordinate, implement or maintain router and switch hardware and configurations within the enterprise
• Manage current infrastructure equipment inventory levels to keep equipment up to date with current IOS levels and required Enterprise functionalities
• Provide network monitoring services utilizing various network management tools
• Coordinate with vendors and customers to minimize and/or plan downtime
• Follow Global IT change management and configuration management processes
• Maintain a current level of technical knowledge and/or certification on enterprise routing and switching technologies
• Provide tactical and strategic input for overall network planning and related projects to include utilization of technology for cost savings or enhanced productivity in SMC
• Work with customers to assist with network capacity and high availability requirements
• Ensure accuracy of the information in DNS and IP databases

Job Requirements:

• Associate degree or work experience with industry leading certifications
• Preferably at least 5 years of relevant experience working in a large enterprise network environment including a multi-protocol network, problem resolutions, extensive knowledge of the OSI model, familiarity with industry leading network hardware, network management services, proactive monitoring and performance reporting
• Experience with various network monitoring tools and methodologies
• Mastery of advanced networking technologies and solutions including but not limited to BGP, extensible LAN, virtual route forwarding, virtual device contexts, policy-based routing, ether-channel, QoS, traffic-shaping, load balancing, VPN tunnels, WAN Optimization, SDWAN, firewalls, subnetting, VLANs, STP, Spine and Leaf architecture, packet captures, etc.
• Strong working knowledge of structured cabling systems, network facilities, electrical requirements, UPS, etc.
• Ability to travel abroad
• Candidates with Japanese language skills are welcome to apply as the role may involve interaction with Japanese speaking clients, partners or colleagues