Senior Network Engineer, Global

Position Overview

Vantage is looking for an ambitious, detail-oriented, Senior Network Engineer, that is responsible for network operations and large-scale projects globally. This is an extremely technical role requiring a expert understanding of networking technologies and concepts. This position is accountable for both Operational Excellence and Customer Service. A key responsibility of this position is leading and driving the network activities associated with large scale projects.

Essential Job Functions

• BAU network support during APAC hours

• Leading large scale network migrations in APAC

• Drive improvements to processes and procedures

Duties

• Collaborate to design, build, and support all networks required for Vantage Corporate, Security Management Systems, Building Management Systems, and other needs as defined by the business, including creation/updating of all supporting documentation

• Create, implement, and support standard processes and procedures to support Service Level Agreements to both Vantage business partners and Vantage customers for network uptime, reliability, service, and performance

• Assist in the specification, ordering, purchasing, asset-tracking, and inventory of network-related equipment/supplies/software

• Maintain the network infrastructure globally, highlighting and recording issues identified, creating action plans to resolve

• Utilize necessary tools to identify and resolve complex issues in a timely manner

• Challenge, report and escalate as necessary to resolve any issues affecting the availability, security or integrity of the network infrastructure

• Work closely with cybersecurity to ensure we are following policies and best practices to secure and harden the network

• Actively research and investigate new tools/technologies to improve the efficiency of the team

• Lead and own large-scale projects by creating effective project plans, leverage internal tools (JIRA etc) to provide accurate and timely updates to stakeholders

• Functions of this position are to be performed in a company-designated office or field location

• Understand and comply with the company’s Acceptable Use Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards, if applicable

Job Requirements

• 12+ years of progressive network engineering experience with multi-site global networks supporting highly transactional and highly sensitive data applications

• Demonstratable CCNP/JNCIP/CCIE/JNCIE level or higher experience required

• Data Center experience is required

• Proficiency with Fortinet would be highly advantageous, but not essential

• Skilled at an expert level troubleshooting LANs (layer 2 networks), fault finding and isolation, understanding of technologies such as Spanning Tree, Port channels, Stacking etc

• Strong experience with layer 3 routing, working with ISP’s to resolve issues such as latency and packet loss

• Strong experience with firewalls, polices, VPN’s, general concepts etc, understanding of advanced inspection and filtering techniques

• Experience working on network migrations, creating project plans, managing multiple projects and delivering according to deadlines

• Proficiency in network design and architecture

• Nice to have: Microsoft Certification: Azure Network Engineering Associates; Azure MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure

• Participation in an on-call rota would be required

• Travel required is expected to be 5 to 10% but may increase over time as the business evolves.