Primary Responsibilities

Perform detailed network design assessments based on customer needs and business requirements.
Develop High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) for standardized LAN and WAN models.
Lead installation, configuration, and setup of network equipment in coordination with operators and on-site teams.
Participate in and validate critical network tests, including failover, internet breakout, and functionality checks for firewalls and optimization tools.
Lead fault and incident management for escalations involving critical outages or complex network issues.
Ensure network stability, optimized response times, lifecycle maintenance, and deliver monthly performance and quality reports.
Maintain thorough documentation including procedures, SOPs, configuration guides, and network diagrams.
Conduct risk evaluation, ensure compliance with business constraints, and perform handover to support teams when required.
Stay updated with evolving technologies to drive innovative, scalable, and secure network solutions.
Travel overseas as needed and support on-site night-shift operations.

Technical Abilities

Minimum 5 years of hands-on enterprise or service provider network experience covering routing, switching, security architecture, and system integration.
Strong background in TAC or Service Provider operations with proven expertise in deep troubleshooting and escalation handling.
Certified in CCNP or CCDP (mandatory); Palo Alto, F5, or SD-WAN certifications are an advantage.
Proficient in designing and managing LAN/WAN architectures including MPLS, IPSec VPN, GRE tunnels, hybrid WAN, and SD-WAN (Cisco Viptela, Meraki, Fortinet, Versa).
Extensive experience with Cisco ISR/ASR, Catalyst, Nexus; Palo Alto Next-Gen Firewalls; F5 BIG-IP (LTM, GTM, ASM).
Skilled in routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIP); switching protocols (STP, RSTP, MSTP); security protocols (IPSec, SSL, GRE); multicast & QoS (IGMP, PIM, DSCP).
Strong background in Zero Trust, segmentation, firewall policy design, network security architecture, and SIEM/NAC/IAM integrations.
Hands-on experience with WAN optimization tools such as Riverbed SteelHead.
Proficient with VoIP/ToIP technologies, SIP/H.323, and QoS for voice.
Able to create detailed network documentation using Visio, Lucidchart, or similar tools.
Capable of leading technical workshops, architecture reviews, and vendor assessments.

Qualifications

Must be a college graduate.
Minimum 5 years of network IT experience.
Strong analytical thinking with the ability to assess risks and understand business constraints.
Self-motivated, eager to learn emerging technologies, and able to work effectively within and outside the IT department.
Excellent English communication (verbal and written) required.
Open to on-site night shift and overseas travel.

Network Architect | Alabang