Network Engineer
Salary: ₱30,000 – ₱35,000 per month
Key Responsibilities
Network Design & Implementation
Plan, design, and deploy network infrastructure including LAN/WAN connectivity, routing, switching, and firewall solutions.
Implement network segmentation and access policies (e.g., VLANs, ACLs, 802.1X where applicable).
Configure VPN connectivity (site-to-site and/or remote access).
Network Operations & Maintenance
Configure, maintain, and upgrade routers, switches, and firewalls.
Perform firmware updates, patching, and lifecycle management of network devices.
Ensure backup/restore of configurations and standardization of baseline configs.
Monitoring & Performance
Proactively monitor network performance, bandwidth, and uptime to ensure reliability.
Identify bottlenecks and recommend improvements for stability and scalability.
Security & Troubleshooting
Troubleshoot network issues (connectivity, latency, packet loss, VLAN/routing problems).
Manage firewall rules, VPN policies, and security hardening in line with best practices.
Support incident response and root cause analysis (RCA) when needed.
Documentation & Support
Maintain network diagrams, IP addressing plans, inventory, and configuration documentation.
Prepare reports and updates for stakeholders.
Provide technical support and coordinate with vendors/ISPs when required.
Qualifications
Required Technical Skills
Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, routing & switching, LAN/WAN technologies, and security fundamentals.
Experience configuring and supporting network equipment (routers, switches, firewalls).
Vendor Exposure (Any of the following is a plus)
Familiarity with Cisco, Huawei, Ruijie (or similar enterprise networking vendors).
Certifications (Preferred but Not Required)
CCNA or equivalent is desirable, but not required.
Soft Skills
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Can work independently and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical users.
Organized with good documentation habits.