Overview
Senior Network Engineer
Date: 6 May 2025
Location:
Singapore, Singapore
Company:
Singtel Group
Be a Part of Something BIG!
We are seeking a skilled Senior Network Engineer , who will be part of the Enterprise Platforms Team responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our network infrastructure for Singtel Edge and Private cloud . This role requires deep technical expertise, strong problem-solving skills, strong leadership skills, the ability to mentor junior engineers, and the capacity to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, reliable, and secure network solutions.
Make an Impact by
- Lead the design, deploy, and manage data center network architectures, including spine-leaf topologies, VXLAN overlays, and network fabric technologies.
- Configure and support network equipment such as switches, routers, firewalls, load balancers, and network security appliances from vendors like Cisco, Arista, Juniper, Palo Alto Networks, etc.
- Architect and implement highly available and scalable network designs to support mission-critical applications and services within the data center environment.
- Implement network automation and orchestration solutions to streamline provisioning, configuration management, and troubleshooting tasks.
- Collaborate with systems, storage, and virtualization teams to integrate network infrastructure with server and storage technologies in a converged or hyper-converged environment.
- Optimize network performance through capacity planning, traffic engineering, and Quality of Service (QoS) implementations.
- Monitor network health and performance using tools such as SNMP, NetFlow, packet analyzers, and performance monitoring platforms.
- Implement and enforce network security policies, including access control lists (ACLs), intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and encryption technologies.
- Participate in the planning and execution of data center migrations, expansions, and technology refresh projects.
- Document network configurations, procedures, and operational runbooks to ensure knowledge transfer and maintain operational consistency.
- Lead the troubleshooting and resolution of complex network issues .
- Mentor and guide team members and share knowledge to enhance team capabilities and maximise the team work.
- Evaluate emerging networking technologies and make recommendations for adoption based on their potential to improve operational efficiency, scalability, and security
Skills for Success
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
- 8 – 12 + years of experience working as a network engineer in a data center environment.
- Expert-level knowledge of data center networking technologies, protocols, and standards, including Ethernet, TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, EVPN, and MPLS.
- Hands-on experience with data center networking equipment and platforms, including Cisco Nexus switches, Arista EOS, and Juniper QFX series switches.
- Good Skills in network automation and scripting languages such as Python, Ansible, or Puppet.
- Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices, including experience with firewall policies, VPN configurations, and SSL/TLS encryption.
- Excellent leadership, analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
- Relevant industry certifications such as CCIE, JNCIE or equivalent are highly desirable.
Rewards that Go Beyond
- Flexible work arrangements
- Full suite of health and wellness benefits
- Ongoing training and development programs
- Internal mobility opportunities
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About Singtel
Headquartered in Singapore, Singtel has 140 years of operating experience and played a pivotal role in the country’s development as a major communications hub. Optus, our subsidiary in Australia, is a leader in integrated telecommunications, constantly raising the bar in innovative products and services.
We are also strategically invested in leading companies in Asia and Africa, including Bharti Airtel (India, South Asia and Africa), Telkomsel (Indonesia), Globe Telecom (the Philippines) and Advanced Info Service (Thailand). We work closely with our associates, leveraging our scale in networks, customer reach and extensive operational experience to lead and shape the communications industry.
Together, the Group serves over 700 million mobile customers around world. Singtel is one of the largest listed Singapore companies on the Singapore Exchange by market capitalisation.
The Group has a vast network of offices throughout Asia Pacific, Europe and the USA, and employs more than 23,000 staff worldwide.