Network Engineer – Activations

To complement our rapid growth, we are actively sourcing for a Network Engineer to operate in a 24/7 Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) environment maintaining IP Networking components in a production setting.  In this role you will:

• Assist customers and field personnel in network activations for customers
• Participate in projects for Network Operation improvements
• Review and analyze history of network related incidents and perform preventive measures  
• Troubleshoot network related issues and communicate with customers
• Implement best security practices
• Assist in managing network service providers and equipment
• Provide capacity analysis and planning

Key Responsibilities

• Interact with external customers regularly to ensure smooth network activations and to troubleshoot any network connectivity related issues; May require some travel to customer site for escalated issues (10% or less)
• Partner closely with Network Architects and Engineers to improve data-center and corporate network environments
• Initiate multiple projects for Network Operation improvements
• Partner with internal business units to best understand the organization's needs and continuously improve and apply standards for operational excellence
• Review, analyze and execute network change requests

Requirements: 

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in medium to large networks, IP Routing, Switching, and Security principles.
• Demonstrate knowledge of platform operating systems (router platforms, LAN, WAN, and router protocols) MPLS, OSPF, and BGP, and how they interact with the network
• Demonstrated operational success with an exceptionally strong data-driven analytical approach towards solving complex challenges
• Telecommunications experience - VoIP, RTP, SIP peering/trunking and SBC is a huge plus
• Experience with implementations of solutions involving large data centers, interoffice routing plans, site2site VPNs, FWs, IPSec, monitoring, etc.
• Hands-on skills for Cisco IOS is required; IOS-XR and Nexus OS preferred, connect lab equipment, proof of concept; Documenting solutions with diagrams and proper description is required
• Knowledge and experience in Cisco Nexus 7k/5k/2k, Palo Alto Networks firewalls, Cisco ASA 5585 firewalls, ASR 1000 and 9000 Routers, 3750 and 4900 Switches, SSL-VPN, authentication servers.
• Experience with incident response, information assurance, computer security best practices, system hardening, vulnerability management, antivirus, SIEM, firewalls, IPS/IDS monitoring, and techniques for analyzing TCP/IP network traffic and event logs
• Knowledge of Linux network functions; Saas/Cloud-based software environment a plus, but not required
• Excellent communications, both oral and written

Company Benefits

• Company stocks
• Annual merit increase based on performance
• 15% night shift differential pay
• Paid Leave with Cash Conversion
• HMO with free dependents
• Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• While on work from home setup: Internet and meal allowance are provided
• Employee Assistance Program for mental and social well-being
• Government-mandated Benefits (SSS, PhilHealth, PagIBIG, 13^th month pay, Solo parent leave, Special leave for women)