Network Engineer

Responsible for designing and implementing technology solutions that improve business efficiency, streamline workflows, and enhance operational effectiveness across the Group. Works closely with business and MIS teams to analyse requirements, re-engineer processes, and deliver automation, integration, and AI-enabled solutions aligned with operational needs.

Job Description:

• Manage network equipment such as routers and switches, firewalls & Intrusion Protection/Detection Systems (IPS/IDS), appliances for Network Access Control (NAC) and other network appliances.
• Daily checks of the logs and network links to ensure no abnormal activity
• Install, maintain and upgrade all network hardware, firmware and software used
• Apply software and security patches following the patch management requirements
• Fine-tune network or system parameters
• Create, delete or modify access rights for the network equipment related user accounts in terms of authentication, authorisation and accounting
• Manage IP addresses and IP assignment scheme, including for EUCDs
• Manage firewall rules, settings and security configurations e.g. add, delete or modify firewall rules, change encryption keys
• Perform troubleshooting to resolve network issues
• Manage network related incidents
• NAC administration for security posture checks, including:
• Log review for failed authentications o Verify NAC service is enabled and policies are active o Housekeep local users and static hosts list
• Update posture policies for endpoint protection and Windows patches o Perform NAC software updates and patching o Verify validity of certificates, trust lists and update status of Certificate Revocation Lists (CRLs)
• Generation and evaluation of authentication and posture reports
• Perform routine backup of network configuration for network equipment, inclusive of firewall rules
• Maintain a secure and and scalable cloud network architecture, ensuring high availability and performance
• Document and maintain configurations of all network hardware, software and cabling information used in the environment.
• Analyse network utilisation patterns, trends and problems, recommend and implement corrective and preventive measures
• Review network audit trails and security violation attempts on the network
• Advice impact if any and propose solutions on known security threats and violations
• Coordinate 2nd and 3rd level troubleshooting for root cause analysis (RCA) for customer network equipment
• Other network maintenance and configuration to ensure up to date
• Configure and optimize Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs), Virtual Networks, Subnets, Route Tables, and Security Groups.
• Stay updated with the latest cloud networking trends, technologies, and best practices
• Document and maintain network administration guides and SOPs

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering
• CCNA certification
• Minimum 1-2 years of network hands-on infrastructure deployment
• Japanese language capability is essential due to the business requirements of the role.