Remote Senior Network Engineer - Project Space (AU MSP, WFH)

Description:

• The position is for a Senior Network Engineer at ConnectOS, with a monthly salary package ranging from P120,000 to P150,000.
• The work schedule is Monday to Friday, from 07:00 AM to 04:00 PM PHT.
• The role requires planning, designing, and executing wired and wireless network solutions, as well as assessing and improving current network infrastructure.
• The engineer will collaborate with the Project Management Office and/or Lead Engineer to ensure solutions align with design, statement of work, and scheduling milestones.
• Responsibilities include configuring, testing, and executing network cutover to ensure solutions are scalable, secure, redundant, and dependable.
• The engineer will assist Network Provisioning and Field Services Engineers for WAN Services configuration, testing, and cutover as needed.
• The role involves addressing project-related incidents according to ticket SLA and following Incident and Change Management protocols.
• The engineer will identify obstacles and propose alternate approaches to engineers, manage project plans, prioritize tasks, and prepare progress reports.
• The position requires providing relevant project artifacts to the Project Manager and facilitating a smooth project handover to operational teams.
• Participation in vendor training or self-study to address skill gaps and achieve certifications is also expected.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have previous experience with an IT&T System Integrator, Professional Consulting Services, Internet Services Provider, or a similar organization.
• A minimum of 5+ years in a network engineering role is required.
• Current certifications in Fortinet Firewall/SD-WAN (FCSS), FCP (Switching and Wireless), and/or Aruba Switching/Wireless Stack (ACSA, ACMP) or equivalent certification are mandatory.
• Candidates must possess at least 2 other vendor network-related industry certifications.
• Strong knowledge and industry experience across a range of networking technologies, including vendors such as Fortinet, Cisco/Meraki, HP-Aruba, and Palo Alto, is essential.
• Industry experience working within the ITIL framework is required, with ITIL certifications being highly regarded.
• Experience with Next Gen Firewalls (FortiGate preferred), Routing (FortiGate, Cisco, and Meraki), SD-WAN (FortiGate preferred and Meraki), Switching (FortiGate preferred, HP/Aruba, Cisco), and Wireless (FortiGate preferred, Aruba, Cisco, Meraki) is necessary.
• Nice to have skills include Service Provider Routing experience, Security Appliances (IPS/IDS, NAC, Web Proxy), Orchestration Tools (Aruba Central, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiPortal, FortiCloud, and EMS), Log Management (Syslog, SIEM), Network Load Balancing, and Azure and AWS Networking (IAAS).

Benefits:

• The position offers a work-from-home (WFH) arrangement.
• Medical, dental coverage, and life insurance are provided from day one of employment.
• Paid vacation and sick leave are included, with a quarterly sick leave conversion option.
• A competitive salary package and annual appraisal are part of the benefits.
• Financial assistance programs are available for employees.
• Mandatory government benefits and a 13th-month pay are included.
• Employees can enjoy regular company events, work-life balance, and career growth opportunities.