Network Engineer

Start your career as a Network Engineer at Vopak and join our global infrastructure organization, based out of our Singapore Regional Hub. This role is pivotal in supporting and expanding our regional infrastructure, spanning both corporate IT environments and specialized industrial OT (Operational Technology) zones. Ready to develop yourself and make a positive impact Improve the world and start as a Network Engineer at Vopak.

What will you do as a Network Engineer

As a Network Engineer, you will be responsible for the end-to-end health of the network, from the user's device to the application server, ensuring high performance across our Greenfield and Brownfield projects.

What do we offer you

• A market-based salary depending on your experience and knowledge and attractive bonuses

• Various growth opportunities

What do we expect from you as a Network Engineer

• Core Networking: Strong mastery of TCP/IP, VLANs, Subnetting, ARP, MAC Addressing, Routing, and SD-WAN

• IT/OT Integration: Basic understanding of the Purdue Model and the unique requirements of OT infrastructure

• Certifications: Cisco: CCNA or CCNP, Fortinet: FCP (NSE4) or FCSS (NSE7)

• Safety Excellence: A Safety First mindset is non-negotiable. Familiarity with safety protocols in industrial zones (e.g., Jurong Island) is highly preferred

• Global Team Player: Ability to work effectively within a multicultural, multi-timezone team. You should be someone who shares knowledge and supports colleagues across the globe

• Flexibility & Adaptability: Comfortable shifting between high-level configuration tasks and hands-on physical work. Ready to adapt to changing project priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Effective Communication: Ability to coordinate clearly with both office-based global IT teams and on-site industrial OT operators

• Mobility: Willingness to travel to industrial areas within Singapore (e.g., Jurong Island, Penjuru Road) for on-site troubleshooting and project execution

• Analytical Mindset: Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to perform deep-packet analysis to resolve complex network performance issues

Your core responsibilities are:

• Network & Security Operations: Manage and optimize Cisco Catalyst switches, Cisco Wireless, and Cisco Catalyst Center. Administer a robust Fortinet stack including FortiManager, FortiClient EMS, and FortiClient

• Advanced Fortinet Administration: Execute complex configurations including VDOMs, NPU links, High Availability (HA), 802.3ad Aggregate interfaces, and Zoning

• Security Policy Management: Manage firewall rule changes, Virtual IPs (VIP), SNAT/DNAT, and security profiles (Web Filtering, SSL/SSH Inspection)

• ITIL Process Management: Strictly adhere to Incident and Change Management procedures via ServiceNow. Ensure all network changes are documented, approved, and executed according to global ITIL standards

• Connectivity: Build and maintain secure IPsec VPN Tunnels and SSLVPN configurations for regional connectivity

• End-to-End Troubleshooting: Diagnose complex issues across the stack-from end-user machines to application servers-using tools like TCPdump, Wireshark (packet sniffing), and iperf

• Monitoring: Maintain 24/7 visibility of global infrastructure using the PRTG Monitoring System

• Project Deployment: Support network operations and assist in Greenfield (new builds) and Brownfield (upgrades/migrations) deployments

• Physical Layer Maintenance: Manage network cabling requirements, including Copper and Fiber (Single-mode/Multimode), and specify correct Fiber Transceivers