Saxon Global
Network Engineer
Saxon GlobalSingapore4 days ago
ContractRemote FriendlyInformation Technology

Network Engineer

Hybrid schedule: Onsite 3 days/week

1 year contract w/ extension


Interview process:

1st interview with SHI. If advanced,

2nd interview, 30-minute screening with Lead Network Engineer. If advanced,

3rd interview – two 45-minute competency screenings


Address:

60 Anson Road

#14-01

Singapore 079914


*Minimum of 7 years of experience and must have Cisco and Juniper/Relevant experience as noted in the job description below.

*Palo Alto experience

*Cloud platform experience in either AWS, GCP, Azure or OCI.



About This Role

Network Engineering is a global organization within the Platform Infrastructure business unit. We engineer technologies, products and solutions across the entire client network. This includes networks hosting critical market data, exchange connectivity and e-commerce services, cloud connectivity, the global core backbone, and the design of the physical network supporting campus based users. We are also involved in the development of software solutions to support all aspects of network automation. The team ensures that knowledge, best practices and expertise are shared between regions promoting teamwork and collaboration.


We are seeking several experienced engineers with excellent technical, analytical and communication skills.


Project Scope

Asia Cloud-Onramp

The Perimeter OnRamp network aims to establish a versatile service provider network that links the DMZ infrastructure in the main data centres to cloud and other third-party networks in colo sites. By establishing carrier connectivity between our main data centres and the colo sites, it eliminates the long lead times associated with carriers in the cloud provisioning process. This initiative is designed to shorten the time required to provision new cloud connections, whether to boost capacity for existing cloud providers or to establish connectivity with new ones.

This project is centered on developing our cloud-onramp infrastructure within the Asia Region. Daily activities and responsibilities include:


• Network Infrastructure Design and Planning - Develop detailed technical specifications, network topology diagrams, and implementation plans for standardized DMZ, Colo and DC deployments.

• Project Execution and Technical Implementation - Coordinate the hands-on installation

data center team. Manage the configuration and deployment of network equipment, including routers, switches, and firewalls. Coordinate with vendors, manage equipment installation through our global data center team, oversee cabling infrastructure, and ensure all implementations follow established change management procedures and minimize business disruption.


Mandatory Skills & Experience:

• Experience in managing a global network platform, including Internet / B2B DMZ’s

• Experience testing and planning the deployment of router and switch platforms

• In-depth knowledge of data center design principles, products and protocols

• Good appreciation of Network Security architectures, models and methodologies

• Extensive technical experience (Project Deployment) using many of the following: Cisco Routers, Switches, Nexus, Cisco NX-OS, IOS-XR, Juniper JunOS, IDS/IPS

• Support, Design and product experience with firewalls – Juniper JunOs and Palo Alto

• Security hardening on various platforms. Familiar with industry best practices in network security

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

• Solid experience managing, configuring and troubleshooting cloud infrastructure platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure and OCI)

• Good communication, presentation and interpersonal skills

• Good project management skills

• Broad technical experience in engineering and implementing networking technologies within a large Enterprise, preferably with some exposure to the financial sector.

Optional Skills & Experience:

• Experience integrating with public cloud environments.

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