Senior Network Specialist - Cisco Networking (CCNP)

GMP TECHNOLOGIES (S) PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GMP Technologies (S) Pte Ltd is seeking a senior IT security and network infrastructure professional in Singapore. The role involves delivering secure network solutions, leading projects, and coordinating with internal teams and external vendors to meet SLA targets.

The candidate should have 8+ years in large organizations, strong leadership, and multi-vendor network experience (Cisco, Checkpoint, Fortigate, F5, Juniper, Palo Alto, Bluecoat). Banking sector experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Diploma/ Degree in IT or CS or equivalent.
• 8+ years of experience supporting network infrastructure in a large organization with project management experience.
• Demonstrate project management skills and strong leadership, capable of managing large scale projects.
• Experience with multi-vendor networks (Cisco, Checkpoint, Fortigate, F5, Juniper, Palo Alto, Bluecoat).
• Strong verbal, written communication and presentation skills.
• Prior experience in banking or financial institutions is an advantage.
• Industry certifications such as CCNA/CCNP, CCSA, JNCIA/JNCIP/JNCIE, PCNSE add value.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate good experience and technical proficiency in security centric networks and infrastructure solutions.
• May function as project manager or technical lead coordinating with internal teams, partners/vendors and stakeholders.
• Gather business or application requirements on the network infrastructure to plan, design and implement technical solutions.
• Review existing IT infrastructure and recommend new technology aligned with IT policies and governance.
• Coordinate with external vendors to ensure SLA delivery for systems and applications.
• Prepare and present regular project reports and documentation to stakeholders.
• Provide expertise to regional teams on security and network infrastructure.

Skills

Security networks

Network infrastructure

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Vendor management

Technical reviews

Technical reporting

Education

Diploma/ Degree in IT or CS

Tools

LAN Switches

WAN Routers

Wireless Controllers

Access Points

Load Balancers

Firewalls

Cisco

Checkpoint

Fortigate

F5

Juniper

Palo Alto

Bluecoat

Job description

• Demonstrate good experience and technical proficiency in security centric networks and infrastructure solutions with strong knowledge in managing large enterprise environments.
• May required to function as project manager or technical lead with the responsibility to review and manage the project deliverable and coordinate with internal teams, partners/vendors and key stakeholders.
• Must be able to gather business and/or application requirements on the network infrastructure to plan, design and implement technical solutions in accordance with the specifications & service levels.
• Review existing IT infrastructure and recommend new technology to ensure operational requirements are met and aligned with existing IT policies and governance.
• Responsible for the proper planning, communication and coordination with external vendors to ensure they deliver the required SLA for smooth delivery of various systems and applications.
• Prepare and present regular project reports and documentations. Ensure that the project status and progress are communicated across to all stakeholders, members and contributors in a meaningful manner.
• Provide expertise to regional teams on security and network infrastructure domain.

Qualification:

• Diploma/ Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science and equivalent.
• More than 8 years of experience supporting network infrastructure in a large organization with project management experience.
• Demonstrate project management skills and strong leadership, capable of managing large scale projects.
• Practical skills and experience in network equipment such as LAN Switches, WAN Routers, Wireless Controllers, Access Points, Load Balancers and Firewalls in a multi-vendor environment such as Cisco, Checkpoint, Fortigate, F5, Juniper Networks, Palo Alto, Bluecoat, etc.
• Experience in designing and implementing high-availability, multi-layer datacenter networks.
• Good knowledge in next-gen firewalls and intrusion detection systems platforms and network monitoring and management solutions.
• Knowledge of security and vulnerability based approach to security hardening.
• Experience with software-defined network/data center would be advantageous.
• Possess strong verbal, written communication skills and presentation skills.
• Prior working experience as an IT professional in banking or financial institution is an advantage.
• Industry certifications such as CCNA/ CCNP, CCSA, JNCIA/JNCIP/JNCIE, and PCNSE will be an added advantage.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
GMP Technologies (S) Pte Ltd | EA Licence: 11C3793 | Tang Lee Ling | Registration No: R1106845