SVP, Network Manager, Group Infrastructure & Cloud, Group Technology

China, Beijing Branch; Singapore; On-site; SGD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

DBS Bank Group Technology invites an experienced technical leader to oversee datacenter network infrastructure across Singapore and five regional markets, leading a team of 10+ networking professionals. The role demands strategic thinking and proven people leadership in a highly regulated banking environment.

The selected candidate will design, implement and maintain our Data Centre networking, focusing on automation and security to support mission-critical financial applications, while ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline.
• 15+ years of enterprise network engineering experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience managing datacenter networks across multiple geographies.
• Strong financial services or regulated industry experience with compliance acumen.
• Excellent management and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Enterprise network team with a high-performance culture.
• Collaborate with Infrastructure, Security, Applications, and Compliance teams.
• Manage SG and regional datacenter networks using ACI and EVPN.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal controls.
• Oversee vendor engagement and procurement negotiations.
• Monitor performance and drive continuous regional network improvements.

Skills

Network leadership

Datacenter networking

Regulatory compliance

Vendor negotiations

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

ACI

EVPN

Job description

Business Function

Group Technology enables and empowers the bank with an efficient, nimble and resilient infrastructure through a strategic focus on productivity, quality & control, technology, people capability and innovation. In Group Technology, we manage the majority of the Bank's operational processes and inspire to delight our business partners through our multiple banking delivery channels.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic technical leader to oversees datacenter network infrastructure across Singapore and five regional markets, managing a team of 10+ network professionals. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in network technologies, proven people leadership skills, and substantial experience operating in highly regulated financial environments.

We are seeking a skilled Network Engineer to design, implement and maintain our Data Centre environment within a highly regulated banking environment. The ideal candidate will have expertise in data center networking, automation, and security to support mission-critical financial applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage Enterprise network team, fostering a high-performance culture
• Collaborate with multiple internal teams (Infrastructure, Security, Applications and compliance) to drive holistic solutions
• Manage SG and regional datacenter networks leveraging ACI, EVPN network technology
• Adhere to bank-mandated network architecture standards and enforce a strong compliance mindset across all activities
• Oversee vendor engagement and commercial negotiations, working with Group procurement team
• Ensure strict compliance with regulatory requirements and internal controls in all network operations, working with Compliance team
• Monitor network performance, resolve technical escalations, and implement continuous improvement SG and regional network initiatives

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline
• 15+ years of enterprise network engineering experience, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership capacity
• Demonstrated expertise in managing datacenter networks across multiple geographies
• Deep technical knowledge of Datacenter network technology
• Strong experience in financial services or similarly regulated industries, with proven compliance acumen
• Excellent team management, and commercial negotiation skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and align non-technical senior stakeholders

Location: DBS Asia Hub

Job: Technology

Schedule: Regular

Employee Status: Full time