Senior Network Engineer (Technology Dept), NSCC

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research organization seeks a Network Engineer to manage day-to-day operations of network and security infrastructure. The role includes troubleshooting issues, managing firewalls and switches, and supporting network projects. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree, be CCNA certified, and possess relevant experience. Join us to help shape the future of network operations and compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience with network infrastructure devices is essential.
• Familiarity with Advanced Networking Technologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain network security infrastructure and appliances.
• Perform troubleshooting and debugging on network issues.
• Monitor network performance and ensure ongoing reliability.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem Identification

Network Security

Configuration Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

CCNA Certification

CCNP Certification (preferred)

Tools

Switches (Cisco, HPE, Aruba)

Firewalls (Checkpoint)

Routing Protocols

Linux

Job description

Job description:

• Responsible for day to day Operations and administration on network & security infrastructure
• Responsible for firewall security appliances, routers and switches particularly trouble shooting and/or debugging network related problems.
• Perform support, configuration and maintenance of network equipment and network operating System
• Perform basic Linux administration and able to configure, manage network application.
• Handle network projects and identify any missing components in the infrastructure and support future demands on the network infrastructure.
• Good Knowledge troubleshooting, problem identification, problem resolution and/or resolution recommendation activities
• Must have experience in managing of Checkpoint firewall, Extreme, HPE, Cisco, Aruba Switches.
• Work with vendors to deliver the project scope and meeting project deadlines
• Proactively monitor network performance, ensuring high network availability and smooth operations
• Involve in Network and IT audit and adhere to security compliance and governance.
• Perform evaluation, proof of concept and provide recommendations

Job Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, IT or equivalent
• Must be CCNA certified, CCNP preferred
• Working knowledge plus at least a year’s experience in networking technologies like Structured Cabling, WAN, LAN, VPN, Network Security, Wireless, iBGP, eBGP, Routing Protocol, OSFP etc.
• Hands on experience in implementing, administering and troubleshooting network infrastructure devices, including cisco, Brocade routers, Dell enterprise and cisco switches, network firewall, IPS, SIEM, vulnerability assessment and monitoring tools
• Experience in IPv6 and Data Centre operations an advantage
• Familiarity with Linux (as a user and system), container technology, security concepts, project management and ITIL processes will be added bonuses
• Familiar with Dense wavelength division multiplexing DWDM) is a plus.
• Familiar with basic Linux administration is a plus.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience