IT Network Engineer
Summary
In-house network engineer for a Singapore automotive showroom group: runs LAN/WAN, Wi-Fi, VPN, firewalls and cloud connectivity across multiple sites, doing day-to-day troubleshooting, security hardening, site-rollout projects, monitoring, and vendor coordination. Core stack is TCP/IP routing/switching; Cisco Catalyst/Meraki and Azure/AWS networking are pluses.
IT Network Engineer — Infrastructure & Network Security
About the Role
Keep our business connected across offices, showrooms, and other company locations in Singapore.
As our IT Network Engineer, you will implement, maintain, and enhance the network infrastructure supporting our business applications, communications, cloud connectivity, and daily operations. You will combine hands-on troubleshooting with project delivery, working closely with internal teams and technology partners to provide secure, reliable, and high-performing connectivity.
This role suits a network professional who enjoys solving technical problems, taking ownership of network operations, and contributing to infrastructure improvements across multiple sites.
Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents are encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
1. Network Operations and Troubleshooting
Administer and support LAN, WAN, wireless networks, VPNs, firewalls, routers, switches, internet connectivity, and related network services.
Diagnose and resolve connectivity and performance issues, coordinating with internal teams, vendors, and service providers where escalation is required.
Support network access, secure remote connectivity, IP telephony, and cloud connectivity to ensure smooth business operations.
2. Network Projects and Site Implementations
Plan and deliver network upgrades, new site deployments, office relocations, technology refreshes, and capacity expansion projects across Singapore.
Translate business and application requirements into practical network designs, implementation plans, and migration or cutover activities.
Coordinate installation, testing, service activation, documentation, and handover to meet agreed timelines and operational requirements.
3. Network Security and Change Management
Configure and maintain firewall policies, network segmentation, VPN access, and network access controls in accordance with company standards.
Perform security hardening, firmware upgrades, configuration changes, and device onboarding or decommissioning through established change-management procedures.
Maintain configuration backups and recovery procedures to support service restoration and business continuity.
4. Monitoring and Performance Improvement
Monitor network availability, utilisation, latency, packet loss, and security alerts, taking proactive action to address potential issues.
Analyse network performance and capacity trends, recommend improvements, and prepare relevant operational reports.
Evaluate network technologies and services that improve reliability, security, performance, and cost-effectiveness.
5. Vendor Coordination and Documentation
Coordinate with internet service providers and technology vendors on technical support, site surveys, quotations, circuit provisioning, renewals, and service delivery.
Maintain accurate network diagrams, asset records, IP address allocations, port mappings, circuit details, and operating procedures.
Work closely with business stakeholders and IT colleagues to communicate changes, manage incidents, and minimise service disruption.
What We Are Looking For
Essential Requirements
Diploma or degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related discipline.
At least 3 years of relevant hands-on experience supporting enterprise networks, preferably across multiple locations.
Practical knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, wireless networking, VPNs, DNS, DHCP, NAT, and network security.
Experience configuring and troubleshooting firewalls, routers, switches, and wireless infrastructure.
Familiarity with network monitoring, packet analysis, configuration backup, and troubleshooting tools.
Good understanding of incident management, change management, and network recovery practices.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage priorities and follow issues through to resolution.
Clear communication, documentation, and stakeholder-coordination skills.
Willingness to travel between company locations in Singapore and support scheduled after-hours maintenance or urgent incidents when required.
Preferred Experience
Hands-on experience with Cisco Catalyst and/or Cisco Meraki solutions.
Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or ITIL.
Exposure to Microsoft Azure or AWS networking, including virtual networks, routing, VPN connectivity, and network security controls.
Experience with network access control, load balancers, QoS, VoIP, or IPv6.
What This Role Offers
Hands-on exposure to enterprise networking across multiple business locations.
A mix of operational support, network security, and infrastructure project work.
Opportunities to contribute to network modernisation and service improvements.
Collaboration with business teams, IT colleagues, and external technology partners.