Network Engineer Permanent NEW

Job Description

• Handle regular preventive maintenance on the IP VPN backbone network.
• Support the expansion, upgrades and roll-outs of new network infrastructure involving hardware such as routers and switches, associated software, network monitoring and management systems.
• Support engineering teams on new product/ feature implementation, node deployment and technical support matters.
• Responsible for troubleshooting and timely resolution of faults/issues within the MPLS VPN network services.
• Analyse IP network performance and take proactive actions and preventive measures to monitor and enhance the network performance including software and hardware upgrades, etc.
• Prepare statistical reports on network and equipment performance.
• Analyzing financial information (e.g. revenues, expenditures and cash management) to ensure all operations are within budget
• Presenting annual budgets to management
• Vendor negotiation and preparation of cost analysis and justifications
• Perform Network performance analysis.

Job Requirement

• Degree in Electrical / Electronic / Computer Engineering / Computer Science / Information Systems from a recognized institution.
• Have at least 5 years working experience in IP network.
• Possess expertise with routers and switches installation e.g. Cisco, Juniper
• Possess basic knowledge of office applications skills e.g. Excel, Visio, Word.
• Possess the followings:
  • Good understanding of Internet routing protocols and technologies including TCP/IP, OSFP, ISIS, BGP, MPLS/VPN

• Knowledge of routers/switches architecture and software upgrade procedure. Good analytical and trouble-shooting skills in the area of technical fault isolation and rectification.

• Those who have the following will have an added advantage:
  • Cisco certifications (CCNA, CCNP) or Juniper certifications (JNCIA, JNCIS)
  • Working experience in the operation of IP VPN network of global Tier1/Tier2 service providers.
• Possess good interpersonal and communication skills. Must be a team player
• Self-starter and highly driven with the ability to work independently, as well as in a team.
• Knowledge in NFV/SDN. Experience in design and implementation would be an advantage.
• Scripting skills (e.g., shell scripts, Perl, Python)