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