Senior Network Engineer

Singtel Group; Singapore; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Senior Network Engineer to join their dynamic Enterprise Platforms Team. This role is crucial in designing, implementing, and maintaining robust network infrastructures for cutting-edge cloud solutions. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in data center networking, with a strong focus on automation and security. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead innovative projects, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. If you are passionate about network technologies and eager to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health and Wellness Benefits

Ongoing Training and Development

Internal Mobility Opportunities

Qualifications

• 8-12+ years of experience as a network engineer in a data center environment.
• Expert-level knowledge of Ethernet, TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, and MPLS protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and management of data center network architectures.
• Implement network automation solutions for streamlined operations.
• Monitor network health and optimize performance through planning.

Skills

Data Center Networking Technologies

Network Automation

Problem-Solving

Leadership

Network Security Principles

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Master's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Cisco Nexus

Arista EOS

Juniper QFX

Python

Ansible

Puppet

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We are seeking a skilled Senior Network Engineer , who will be part of the Enterprise Platforms Team responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our network infrastructure for Singtel Edge and Private cloud . This role requires deep technical expertise, strong problem-solving skills, strong leadership skills, the ability to mentor junior engineers, and the capacity to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, reliable, and secure network solutions.

Make an Impact by

• Lead the design, deploy, and manage data center network architectures, including spine-leaf topologies, VXLAN overlays, and network fabric technologies.
• Configure and support network equipment such as switches, routers, firewalls, load balancers, and network security appliances from vendors like Cisco, Arista, Juniper, Palo Alto Networks, etc.
• Architect and implement highly available and scalable network designs to support mission-critical applications and services within the data center environment.
• Implement network automation and orchestration solutions to streamline provisioning, configuration management, and troubleshooting tasks.
• Collaborate with systems, storage, and virtualization teams to integrate network infrastructure with server and storage technologies in a converged or hyper-converged environment.
• Optimize network performance through capacity planning, traffic engineering, and Quality of Service (QoS) implementations.
• Monitor network health and performance using tools such as SNMP, NetFlow, packet analyzers, and performance monitoring platforms.
• Implement and enforce network security policies, including access control lists (ACLs), intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and encryption technologies.
• Participate in the planning and execution of data center migrations, expansions, and technology refresh projects.
• Document network configurations, procedures, and operational runbooks to ensure knowledge transfer and maintain operational consistency.
• Lead the troubleshooting and resolution of complex network issues .
• Mentor and guide team members and share knowledge to enhance team capabilities and maximise the team work.
• Evaluate emerging networking technologies and make recommendations for adoption based on their potential to improve operational efficiency, scalability, and security

Skills for Success

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field. Master's degree preferred.
• 8 – 12 + years of experience working as a network engineer in a data center environment.
• Expert-level knowledge of data center networking technologies, protocols, and standards, including Ethernet, TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, EVPN, and MPLS.
• Hands-on experience with data center networking equipment and platforms, including Cisco Nexus switches, Arista EOS, and Juniper QFX series switches.
• Good Skills in network automation and scripting languages such as Python, Ansible, or Puppet.
• Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices, including experience with firewall policies, VPN configurations, and SSL/TLS encryption.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Relevant industry certifications such as CCIE, JNCIE or equivalent are highly desirable.

Rewards that Go Beyond

• Full suite of health and wellness benefits
• Ongoing training and development programs
• Internal mobility opportunities

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