The posting
Position Overview
Vantage is looking for an ambitious, detail-oriented, Senior Network Engineer, that is responsible for network operations and large-scale projects globally. This is an extremely technical role requiring a expert understanding of networking technologies and concepts. This position is accountable for both Operational Excellence and Customer Service. A key responsibility of this position is leading and driving the network activities associated with large scale projects.
Essential Job Functions
- BAU network support during APAC hours
- Leading large scale network migrations in APAC
- Drive improvements to processes and procedures
Duties
- Collaborate to design, build, and support all networks required for Vantage Corporate, Security Management Systems, Building Management Systems, and other needs as defined by the business, including creation/updating of all supporting documentation
- Create, implement, and support standard processes and procedures to support Service Level Agreements to both Vantage business partners and Vantage customers for network uptime, reliability, service, and performance
- Assist in the specification, ordering, purchasing, asset-tracking, and inventory of network-related equipment/supplies/software
- Maintain the network infrastructure globally, highlighting and recording issues identified, creating action plans to resolve
- Utilize necessary tools to identify and resolve complex issues in a timely manner
- Challenge, report and escalate as necessary to resolve any issues affecting the availability, security or integrity of the network infrastructure
- Work closely with cybersecurity to ensure we are following policies and best practices to secure and harden the network
- Actively research and investigate new tools/technologies to improve the efficiency of the team
- Lead and own large-scale projects by creating effective project plans, leverage internal tools (JIRA etc) to provide accurate and timely updates to stakeholders
- Functions of this position are to be performed in a company-designated office or field location
- Understand and comply with the company’s Acceptable Use Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards, if applicable
Job Requirements
- 12+ years of progressive network engineering experience with multi-site global networks supporting highly transactional and highly sensitive data applications
- Demonstratable CCNP/JNCIP/CCIE/JNCIE level or higher experience required
- Data Center experience is required
- Proficiency with Fortinet would be highly advantageous, but not essential
- Skilled at an expert level troubleshooting LANs (layer 2 networks), fault finding and isolation, understanding of technologies such as Spanning Tree, Port channels, Stacking etc
- Strong experience with layer 3 routing, working with ISP’s to resolve issues such as latency and packet loss
- Strong experience with firewalls, polices, VPN’s, general concepts etc, understanding of advanced inspection and filtering techniques
- Experience working on network migrations, creating project plans, managing multiple projects and delivering according to deadlines
- Proficiency in network design and architecture
- Nice to have: Microsoft Certification: Azure Network Engineering Associates; Azure MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure
- Participation in an on-call rota would be required
- Travel required is expected to be 5 to 10% but may increase over time as the business evolves.



