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Senior Network Engineer

Summary

Designs, implements, and secures enterprise networks for an oil & gas firm, focusing on LAN/WAN, firewalls, Meraki, VPNs, and Cisco Nexus switches.

Position : Senior Network Engineer

Industry : Oil & Gas

Location : KL Office

Contract Duration : 2 years

Scope of Works:

  • Design, implement, and manage enterprise network infrastructure, including IP subnets, LAN/WAN, wireless networks, firewalls, Meraki, and VPN gateways.
  • Plan and execute data centre and office network migrations, deployments, upgrades, and optimizations to improve performance, reliability, and scalability.
  • Design and implement solutions to address complex network challenges within enterprise environments.
  • Collaborate with Security and Compliance teams to ensure network security, audit readiness, and compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
  • Troubleshoot complex network issues and provide timely resolution to minimize business impact and network downtime.
  • Perform capacity planning, performance tuning, and proactive monitoring of network and security environments.
  • Develop and maintain network backup, recovery, and failover strategies to support business continuity and disaster recovery.
  • Collaborate with Development, Infrastructure, Security, and other technical teams to deliver network and security solutions aligned with business requirements.
  • Define and maintain network standards, procedures, and High-Level Design (HLD) / Low-Level Design (LLD) documentation.
  • Manage network incidents and changes through ServiceNow, including the resolution of P1/P2 incidents and adherence to established change management processes.
  • Evaluate and implement network technologies, automation tools, and templates to improve operational efficiency and network performance.
  • Maintain accurate network configurations, policies, technical documentation, and best practices for internal teams and stakeholders.
  • Provide technical guidance, knowledge sharing, and mentoring to junior team members.
  • Participate in a collaborative global team environment and support network operations as required.

Qualifications & Requirements:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in Network Engineering or Network Architecture within an enterprise environment.
  • Strong experience in implementing and supporting enterprise network technologies, including:
    • SD-WAN
    • BGP
    • Wireless networking
    • Cisco IP VPN
    • Meraki
  • Hands-on experience with Cisco Nexus switches, including configuration, troubleshooting, upgrades, and maintenance.
  • Strong knowledge of enterprise network security, including Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) and Firepower Management Center (FMC).
  • Good understanding of TCP/IP, RADIUS, and TACACS+.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills with hands-on experience using Wireshark and packet analysis tools.
  • Experience with Cisco DNA Center (DNAC) solutions, including edge and border layers.
  • Strong understanding and experience in designing solutions for high availability, disaster recovery, and failover.
  • Strong understanding of enterprise and DMZ network traffic management.
  • Good knowledge and experience in preparing HLD/LLD network design documentation.
  • Strong understanding of network security, performance, and availability best practices.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
  • Ability to work effectively within a global, flexible, and dynamic team environment.

Preferred Qualifications & Certifications:

  • CCNP or equivalent certification/experience in Routing and Switching.
  • CCNA certification.
  • CCNP Security certification.
  • Cloud networking certifications or experience with AWS and Azure are an advantage.
  • Exposure to network automation tools, scripting, and automation technologies is an advantage.
  • ITIL certification is an advantage.

Note: Only those applicants who meet the above criteria will be contacted as part of shortlisting process

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