Lead Network Engineer

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the network design, engineering, and execution of projects that provide communication infrastructure and services to the company. The Lead Engineer is responsible for managing the team and ensuring the smooth execution of projects.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Planning and engineering for:

  • Primary: Carrier Ethernet Network (Core, Edge, and Access), GPON, IP Core, Radius Public IP Address, and BGP Peering.

  • Secondary: OTN, DWDM, and SDH.

• Conduct POC and equipment type approval, including testing of equipment hardware and logical configuration.

• Provide technical support to Pre-Sales for non-standard or special customer projects.

• Provide technical support to Product & Development or other teams as needed.

• Provide Tier 3 NOC support.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education

Required:

- Graduate of a Bachelor's/College Degree in Engineering (Electronics/Electrical Communication), Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or any IT-related course.

Preferred:

- ECE license, CCNA/JNCDA, CCNP certification, and/or equivalent certifications.

2. Experience

Required:

- At least 5 years of experience in network design, implementation, or related fields.

Preferred:

• At least 5 years of relevant experience working with telecom networks.

• Must be able to configure internal switching and routing protocols.

3. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Required:

• Background in network equipment such as routers, switches, optical transport equipment, etc.

• Extensive knowledge of VLAN, STP, RSTP, LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, NAT, DNS, MPLS, OSPF, and BGP.

• Basic knowledge of OTN, WDM, DWDM, and SDH.

• Proficient in using MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and other presentation tools.

• Ensures that implemented projects and provided services meet the Network Support Group's functional and quality objectives under ISO standards.

• Handles and conceptualizes IT account projects regarding network support, including preparation of project designs (costing, specifications, etc.) and project implementation.

• Entertains and answers questions and concerns from the Network Support Group, clients, and Operations.

• Works well and communicates effectively with other groups.

• Strong planning, organizational, analytical, interpersonal, and customer relations skills, with the ability to work under pressure.

• Coordinates with equipment vendors to finalize product designs, solicit quotations, and place equipment orders.

• Willing to work extended hours.

Preferred:

• Certification in Cisco, Juniper, or firewall equipment, such as CCNA, CCNP, JNCIA, JNCIP, or equivalent.

• Extensive knowledge of GPON, VLAN, STP, RSTP, ERPS, LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, NAT/CGNAT, DNS, BNG, VRF, MPLS, OSPF, and BGP.

• Valid driver's license.

Others:

• Wiling to work onsite in Ortigas, Pasig