Lead, Network Operations Engineer Lead, Network Operations Engineer

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We create great technology that can change the future, and we’re looking for people to be part of our digital and 5G journey. If you like to work in a dynamic, leading communications technology group to deliver innovations and excellence across the region, come join our digital, software engineering, data and cyber security teams!.

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Make an Impact by

• To responsible for the team management functions including Budget management, Team management & appraisals, Case escalations, Network Patch management, Incident Management, Change Management, RCA management, Tech-refresh, Leading meetings & presentations on deliverables and updates to respective supervisor and key stakeholders.
• Support & manage Core Infrastructure to deliver desired services/outcomes
• Take accountable for the quality, timely & customer satisfaction of the project/Network operation service delivery objectives
• Ensure the Network Operation and Project service delivery aligned with Singtel ITSM standards.
• Align or enhance ITSM/ITIL methodologies in daily operations e.g. Change, Incident, problem, release management & CMDB
• Support all Cisco Network devices and Checkpoint & Fortigate Firewalls, F5/Foundary/Radware load balancers, DNS, SDN, IPAM, Wireless, Tacacs and VPN
• Support operation activities:
• Service Desk; Event, Incident, Request Fulfilment, Problem, and Access Management
• Performance Monitoring; Change, Release, Deployment, Demand and Workload Implementation
• Identifies necessary network changes, validates proposed changes through testing, develops/submits a detailed work plan
• Monitor ASOC and Infosec emails closely and acknowledge and do assessment, if support needed escalate it to next level.
• Attend all proactive/reactive incident tickets acknowledgement and work on it.
• Mentor team members on technical issues & manage the shift as lead
• Implementing and administrating network devices such as Switches, Routers, Firewalls, LB, Wireless Controllers, and Wireless Access Points.
• Implementing and administrating network routing protocols such as EIGRP, OSPF, BGP & network Security.
• Report network availability, reliability, capacity, or utilization.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all implemented networks include Diagram and SOP.
• Regular configuration backup of all network devices, Ensure all devices are onboarded into Tacacs
• Work with Hardware vendor closely for the root cause, follow up and replacement of hardware parts promptly.
• Monitor & measure the performance & availability of systems proactively; implement corrective actions identified to improve performance & service level availability
• Communicate with vendors to gather information about products, alert them to future needs, resolve problems, or address system maintenance issues.
• Respond promptly to Network incident, root cause analysis & provide temporary and/or permanent resolution of incidents escalated
• Implement information security principals when creating and designing information systems in order to keep all classified and sensitive information secure
• Responsible for environment maintenance, patches and security updates. Work with security and risk analysis team to maintain up to date environment
• Recommend network security measures, such as firewalls, network security audits, or automated security probes.
• Provide support to VPN users & old unused firewall clean up.
• Encourages and drives the team through self-development initiatives; mentoring engineers / staff
• Involves in operational concerns for architectural decisions at technical competency level
• Provide project support for BAU projects & enhancement Network
• Participate in network technology upgrade or expansion projects and testing as well.

Skills for Success 

• Degree in computer science/ Information Technology, Network Industry certification (e.g CCIE,CCNP) and Professional Security certification is highly desirable.
• 10 years of experience on Corporate Network & Security.
• 10 years of experience managing a team on Delivery and Operations.
• Experience and knowledge in area of Network, Firewalls, IPS, Load balancers, Authentication Systems and IPAM.
• Knowledge of LAN, WAN and Data Centre network & Security industry standards relevant to data communications / networking and computing.
• Knowledge of Software Defined Networking (SDN) on Cisco ACI will be advantageous.
• Knowledge on Security best practices and experience in Network Operations.
• Ability to work with complex or large sized network infrastructure development/ operations/Migration projects.
• Experience in dealing with vendors on technology and services
• Big picture thinking – the ability to see how parts interact with the whole
• Good knowledge of IT governance and operations
• Ability to influence an outcome without creating conflict
• Customer service orientation
• Excel in People management skills and Team management.
• Able to articulate well and presentation skills with Stakeholders and Top management.

Rewards that Go Beyond 

• Flexi work arrangements 
• Full suite of health and wellness benefits 
• Ongoing training and development programs 
• Internal mobility opportunities

Your Career Growth Starts Here. Apply Now! 

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