Senior Network Engineer

Responsibilities

Network ATOM (Automation, Tools & Operation Maturity):

• Owns engaging, solutioning and supporting network infrastructure (Data and Security) locally and globally.
• Troubleshoot complex network (LAN, WAN, DNS, etc.) and firewall-related issues.
• Proactively pinpoint and reduce network performance bottlenecks/issues impacting business workloads.
• Gradually improve network uptime.
• Secure the network from malicious external/internal attacks.
• Provide technical leadership and expertise in escalations, P1-P3 incident response tickets.
• Continuous improvements – leads and participates in Problem Management, Post-mortems, root cause analysis and accelerate/advance the resolution of incidents impacting the Critical Production Environment & pro-longing escalations.
• Assist with business engagement/stakeholder communications for new deployments or continuous improvement initiatives. Candidate needs to be comfortable with collaborating closely with business stakeholders.
• Part of network automation initiatives, contributing to reduced network MTTx and process improvements.
• Contribute to exciting global projects – site buildouts, new acquisitions, new technology deployments, technology refreshes, security, etc.
• Pilot commercial network management and visibility solution.
• Stabilize newly deployed cutting-edge network solutions.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including weekend and holiday coverage for any operational or project needs.

Qualifications

We're looking for a diversely skilled, experienced network engineer with these qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science or Information Technology.
• 8 years of hands-on network experience with minimally a Cisco CCNA.
• 5 years of hands-on network security experience with Palo Alto Networks Security certification or Fortinet certification.
• Other Industry certifications would be a plus – MCSE, ITIL.

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• Good knowledge and work experience in LAN / WAN / WLAN / SDWAN / Data network technologies and Telecom Providers.
• Cisco Routing and Switching including EIGRPP, BGP, VRFs, etc.
• Experience in Cisco, Nexus, ACI, Juniper, Viptela; including VDCs and VPCs.
• Experience in Load Balancers – A10, Riverbed WAN optimizer, Infoblox
• Good understanding of IP/DNS, Security, QoS.
• Experience with Palo Alto (PAN), Fortinet Firewall and Cisco Firewalls is a plus.
• Experience with real time Network monitoring and diagnostic tools including Cisco DNA, Riverbed AppResponse, Wireshark, SolarWinds, etc.

Desired Characteristics:

• Elevated attention to detail and skilled at problem analysis and troubleshooting.
• Ability to meet deadlines and do well under pressure.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English language.
• Able to work well with team member locally and across the globe.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• High sense of urgency and track record in resolving issues effectively.

Working Location:

Penang, Malaysia

Remuneration:

MYR 7,500 - MYR 10,000

Work Mode:

Onsite

Consultant In-charge:

Jason | jason.wong@hunters-in.com | 012-688 8045

Remark:
Due to high volume of applications, only candidates that are shortlisted will be contacted.