Senior Network Engineer
About the role:
Oversee corporate headquarters and remote offices' Cisco Local Area Networks (LANs), ensuring optimal performance and network integrity. Manage organization-wide SD-WAN connectivity to ensure reliable communication between headquarters, disaster recovery (DR) sites, cloud-based virtual data centers, and remote offices. Serve as the primary point of contact for headquarters and remote offices' Internet Service Providers (ISPs).
Key responsibilities:
Oversee corporate headquarters and remote offices' Cisco Local Area Networks (LANs), ensuring optimal performance and network integrity
Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues to minimize downtime and ensure high availability
Lead and contribute to LAN enhancement projects across all field offices, including the establishment of new offices
Manage organization-wide SD-WAN connectivity to ensure reliable communication between headquarters, disaster recovery (DR) sites, cloud-based virtual data centers, and remote offices
Provide ongoing support and maintenance of SD-WAN hardware to maintain infrastructure stability and security
Diagnose and resolve Wide Area Network (WAN) issues promptly to minimize downtime and service disruptions
Serve as the primary point of contact for headquarters and remote offices' Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
Continuously monitor ISP performance, report and escalate issues promptly to providers in collaboration with local technical support teams
Automate repetitive daily tasks involved in managing field office LANs using Python scripts and Ansible Tower
Create Datadog dashboards for network devices across field offices to ensure continuous monitoring of network health
About you:
Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, Electronics and Communications Engineering, or a related field
Minimum of 10 years of work experience in the field of computer networking
Comprehensive knowledge of network topologies, architectures, and protocols, including TCP/IP and OSI model layers
Deep understanding of OSPF and BGP protocols, as well as STP, VLANs, trunking, and inter-VLAN routing
Extensive experience in configuring Cisco switches and Versa SDWAN devices
Proficient in using Python scripting and Ansible for network automation
Well-versed in network monitoring systems, preferably Datadog
Capable of assessing network performance, identifying areas for improvement, and making strategic recommendations based on data analytics
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Relevant professional certifications in networking (e.g., Cisco CCNP/CCIE, Juniper JNCIP/JNCIE, or equivalent) are an advantage
Employer questions
- How many years' experience do you have as a network engineer?
- Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
Company profile
Talentium
Talentium is a Philippine-based I.T. service and consulting company that started out as an I.T. staff provider, with only 3 employees in its Ortigas Office. It grew quickly over the years and now has two additional business units, namely Apps Development and Infrastructure Solutions, with over 60 employees.
With recent reliable source funding and an increase in clients, Talentium has become more aggressive and is set to make waves in the I.T. world.
The Talentium of the 21st century was founded in 1997 as a dynamic I.T. consulting company called Decimal Solutions. It was known for providing its clients with comprehensive yet practical solutions.
In 2008, the company took on a new name to reflect its core expertise – Applications Development. The Talentium portfolio of services and capabilities includes:
Custom applications development in Ruby on Rails and Java
Staffing of highly technical resources
Implementing Oracle E-Business Suite
Providing managed I.T. services to small and medium enterprises
Web and mobile apps development
How we make it work: Strategic and Simple Solutions
Strategic
We make sure that the choice of technology is consistent with a client’s business strategy and goals.
We are able to provide quick wins, although we are in for the long haul.
Simple
We strive for simplicity in our architecture, designs, and interfaces. We hide the complexity of technology, so the users can do what they do best.
Solutions
We make sure that what we build actually solves your concerns. We have inquiring minds and a passion to find the answers to your questions.