Network Engineer

Job Description

• Report to Senior Manager for Network Administration on Secured Network and maintain Efficient Operation of the entire Network Infrastructure & computing Environment.
• The Network Engineer shall undertake the role of Network Administrator (NA) to Design, Implement, Manage and Maintain Network Infrastructure, Switches & Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) across Production & Test Environment to ensure operational readiness & availability with 24x7 uptime.
• Manage IP Address assignment and DNS Configurations.
• Daily Monitor Network performance, Port Controls, and troubleshoot issues proactively.
• Provide End user’s helpdesk Support and Respond to and resolve networking outages or incidents promptly.
• Ensure Network Security by Implementing Security Measures and System that are aligned to Authority IT Policies and guidelines. (eg Hardening of Network Switches, Encryptions, Mac Address Control, VLAN & ACL, Network Access Control).
• Perform regular reviews and implement upgrades, Security patches and hot fixes on Cisco/Nexus Switches as necessary to ensure compliance.
• Perform Switches Configurations/Settings backups and restoration and recovery when required.
• Maintain IT Asset inventory and Documentation of Network diagram, Switches Configuration & Setting for standardization and knowledge retention.
• Perform Capacity planning for Network Expansion, evaluate and recommend new network technologies & products.
• Collaborate with IT Teams (Servers & Storage, Computers, Application & Database) to integrate new Technologies/systems into the Network.
• Liase with vendors & internal stakeholder on Network Cabling works (eg Laying of New LAN cables during Office Renovation.)
• Provide after office hour support & response for Infrastructure related emergencies (eg Datacenter Power Outages, Hardware Failures) and Schedule weekend System Maintenance/Upgrades.
• Support Business Continuity Plans & Disaster Recovery exercise related to Networking.
• Support all audit and compliance activities.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2-3 years' experience in Network Administration.
• Qualified and trained in Network Administration of Cisco/Nexus Switches. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) certification will be an advantage.
• Strong Understanding of Networking Protocols (DHCP, DNS, TCPIP, SNTP, SMTP, etc)
• Hands-on experience in handling Network Hardware: Switches, Routers, Firewalls, Wireless Aps.
• Good Knowledge and Proficiency in configuring and managing LAN, WAN, VPN, NAC and VLANs.
• Familiarity with Network monitoring and Diagnostic tools (eg. PRTG).
• Liaise with vendors, internal stakeholders and/or end users to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues.
• Strong Analytical and Resourceful in finding resolution for Technical issues; ability to self-learn, acquire new skills and support new systems and applications.
• Adaptable to changes with a positive attitude.
• Good interpersonal skills across inter departments.
• Self-driven, ability to work independently and as team player.