Senior Network Specialist

Operations and support

. Lead in the planning, design, installation, configuration and support of both on-premises and cloud network deployments

. Manage, configure and optimize complex core and access network assets to ensure alignment to optimal network performance and compliance to security standards

. Drive targeted improvements to enhance network performance and to achieve resource optimization and cost savings

. Manage the lifecycle of all network assets and plan for equipment refresh ensure before their end-of-life

. Lead in the troubleshooting, diagnosis, resolution and documentation of mult-faceted network issues and incidents

. Oversee network capacity monitoring and planning for network resources

. Maintain and improve operational documentation, SOP and work processes

. Review and perform maintenance support contracts renewal

Project implementation and technology enhancement

. Manage large-scale and complex network projects, this includes technology assessment, developing tender documents, procurement, implementation and transition to support

. Drive collaboration across various IT teams and vendors to ensure smooth delivery of projects implementation

. Lead in evaluating appropriate technologies and solutions to enhance overall network infrastructure and to meet future needs

Cybersecurity, BCP and compliance

. Perform regular review to ensure network hardware are appropriately hardened and secured

. Respond to network-related cybersecurity issues, incidents, advisories, vulnerabilities and risks, including implementing resolutions or mitigation

. Ensure timely deployment of firmware upgrade and patches to network assets

. Lead in annual DR exercise and/or BCP activities

. Review and identify improvement areas to existing network-related policies and procedures

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology/Engineering
• Possess relevant IT certifications including CCNP, CISSP, Checkpoint CCSA, PMP, cloud certifications (eg AWS, Azure Google), ITIL
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience with:
• Experience in Network Lead role in Network related areas
• Deep technical knowledge in networking technologies and protocols
• Know-how in designing, deploying and operating large-scale network and security infrastructure
• Strong vendor and project management skillset
• Knowledge in designing and managing cloud IaaS infrastructure (eg AWS)
• Hands-on experience with problem-solving skills in network administration and support
• Experience in supporting various network hardware including Cisco, Huawei, Aruba
• Experience in supporting security hardware including Checkpoint, Fortigate, Cisco
• Strong knowledge in network design principles, tools and technologies including but not limited to LAN, WAN, firewalls, IPS, VPN, NAC, CDN, DNS, VoIP, ACL, scripting and public cloud