Technical Lead (Network Services)

Morgan McKinley; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley in Singapore is seeking an experienced Network Architect to lead design and delivery of complex network solutions for enterprise clients. You will collaborate with clients, shape WAN/LAN and security architectures, and drive implementations from design through to operation.

You will join client meetings, produce detailed designs, guide deployment, and ensure solutions are secure, resilient, and scalable while meeting performance targets.

Qualifications

• Proven record in network design and delivery across WAN/LAN.
• Strong knowledge of security principles and best practices.
• Experience with Day 1/Day 2 operations; cloud and automation a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with client to understand needs and shape WAN, LAN and security solutions.
• Join weekly client meetings to report progress and align with expectations.
• Produce detailed designs covering WAN, LAN, routing and security, guiding implementation.
• Own delivery from architecture through deployment and testing.
• Participate in design review forums to assess feasibility and validate solutions.
• Support bids and pre-sales to cover Day 1 and ongoing Day 2 operations.
• Work with delivery teams to resolve design challenges and promote best practices.
• Help create reusable frameworks, playbooks and processes for scalability.
• Ensure solutions are secure, resilient and meet performance targets.
• Contribute to RCA/RFO reports and present findings to clients and management.
• Join occasional out-of-hours calls and provide on-call cover when needed.

Skills

WAN design

LAN design

Routing & security

Cloud & automation

Client-facing / stakeholder management

Delivery leadership

Out-of-hours support

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Network Architect to lead the design and delivery of complex network solutions for enterprise clients. You’ll combine deep technical knowledge with strong client-facing skills, working across teams to take a solution from first design through to stable, supported operation. You’ll also help shape our design standards and build the skills of the wider team.

What you’ll do

• Partner with client to understand their needs and shape WAN, LAN and security solutions around them.
• Join weekly client meetings to report on progress and confirm that delivery stays on track and matches expectations.
• Produce detailed designs covering WAN, LAN, routing and security, and guide their implementation.
• Own delivery from architecture through deployment and testing.
• Take part in internal and customer-facing design review forums to assess feasibility, challenge proposals and validate solutions through testing.
• Support bids and pre-sales activity, making sure our proposals address both initial setup (Day 1) and ongoing operations (Day 2).
• Work with delivery and operations colleagues to resolve design challenges and agree on best practice.
• Help create reusable frameworks, playbooks and processes that make our work more consistent and scalable.
• Make sure every solution is secure, resilient and scalable, and meets the client’s performance and availability targets.
• Contribute to root cause analysis (RCA/RFO) reports and present findings to clients and senior management.
• Join occasional out-of-hours calls to support clients in other regions, and provide on-call cover at weekends and public holidays for critical escalations.

What you’ll bring

• A proven record in network design and delivery, with strong skills in WAN, LAN, routing and security, plus working knowledge of cloud and automation.
• A solid grasp of network security principles, frameworks and best practice.
• Experience managing large, complex network deployments and their ongoing operation.
• Confident presentation skills for both client and executive audiences.
• Strong stakeholder management and the ability to collaborate across teams and organizations.
• The ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.
• Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on whether a solution is workable and supportable in the long term.
• Experience with both Day 1 delivery and Day 2 operations (highly desirable).
• Flexibility to work outside standard hours when critical situations arise.