VP, Network Operations Engineer, Technology Group

Location:Singapore

Job Function:Technology Group

Job Type:Permanent

Req ID:16964

GIC is one of the worlds largest sovereign wealth funds. With over 2000 employees across 11 locations around the world we invest in more than 40 countries globally across asset classes and businesses. Working at GIC gives you exposure to an extraordinary network of the worlds industry leaders. As a leading global long-term investor we Work at the Point of Impact for Singapores financial future and the communities we invest in worldwide.

Technology Group
We experiment design and lead a 247 global business where we support core capabilities in asset management trading investment operations and risk management. We deliver secure reliable and integrated solutions and provide insights on new and emerging technologies.

What will you do as a VP Network Operations Engineer
The VP Network Operations Engineer is responsible for leading and maintaining operational excellence for our network infrastructure in APAC region. Operating in a regulated financial environment this role is responsible for ensuring service reliability compliance security and operational discipline across all network services. The VP will function as the regional approving authority for network changes the primary escalation point and the bridge with our global L2 Network Operations team.
This individual must have strong hands-on expertise with Enterprise Networks (wired and wireless solutions) Data Centre Networks WAN Cloud Networking and security solutions backed by deep experience in financial-sector operational governance and controls. Your scopes include:

Regional Network Operation Leadership

• Maintain best-in-class operational reliability for network services supporting trading and corporate connectivity.
• Act as the regional authority for network change approvals ensuring adherence to financial-industry standards for stability risk controls and documentation quality.
• Serve as the single point of contact (SPOC) for all network escalations in the region coordinating across Technology Cybersecurity Risk and global support teams.

Monitoring & Event Management

• Oversee the monitoring of network and security infrastructure including performance bandwidth latency and security events.
• Ensure alert thresholds dashboards and KPIs reflect regulatory and business expectations for availability and resilience.
• Drive early detection triage escalation and resolution of incidents impacting regional services.

Inventory & Asset Management

• Oversees and maintains accurate up-to-date inventory of all network devices software versions licenses circuit details and configurations.
• Ensure inventory records meet internal audit standards and are reconciled regularly with CMDB and procurement systems.

Configuration Management

• Own configuration governance for all regional network devices ensuring compliance with security baselines hardening standards and approved templates.
• Enforce version control backup policies and configuration drift detection.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Security Architecture teams to implement configuration updates in a controlled and automated manner.

Patch & Vulnerability Management

• Maintain a structured patch management schedule for network devices in region aligned with vulnerability severity vendor advisories and regulatory expectations.
• Coordinate with Cybersecurity teams to remediate high-risk vulnerabilities ensuring timely closure and complete audit trails.
• Communicate with stakeholders and coordinate with Global Operations team for patching schedule and impact assessment.

Incident Problem & Change Management

• Lead major incident handling for network issues in the region ensuring rapid coordination and minimal impact to business operations.
• Produce high-quality root-cause analyses (RCAs) and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Participate in Problem Investigation and develop solutions to address root cause.
• Govern regional change management processes ensuring proper planning testing documentation rollback and communication in line with financial-sector standards.

Governance Risk & Compliance

• Ensure all network operations adhere to internal controls security baselines and regulatory frameworks (MAS-TRM CSA CCoP and GDPR guidelines).
• Support internal/external audits with evidence documentation and technical explanations related to network controls configurations and processes.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation to meet regulatory operational and audit expectations.

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology Computer Science Engineering or equivalent experience
• 812 years of experience in Network Operations with at least 35 years in a senior or lead capacitypreferably in the financial industry
• Technical Expertise:
  Enterprise Campus Networks (routing switching wireless SDWAN)
  Firewalls and perimeter defense (Well-known brands)
  Data Centre Networks (EVPN/VXLAN Cisco ACI f5 LTM/GTM)
  Network security Zoning IDS/IPS NAC proxies and SASE
  Strong knowledge of networking protocols (BGP OSPF MPLS IPsec DNS DHCP QoS).
  Cloud Networking (AWS GCP Azure)
  Demonstrated experience with monitoring configuration management patch management and CMDB/inventory processes.
  Demonstrated experience with automation to reduce TOIL for network operations
• Certifications (preferred):
  Professional certifications such as CCNP/CCIE relevant security certifications
  Familiarity with ITIL NIST CSF and financial-sector risk frameworks.
  Experience with automation (Python Ansible) to improve consistency and reduce operational risk.

Work at the Point of Impact
We need to be forward-looking to attract the right people to help us become the Leading Global Long-term Investor. Join our ambitious agile and diverse teams - be empowered to push boundaries and pursue innovative ideas share your views and be heard. Be anchored on our PRIME Values: Prudence Respect Integrity Merit and Excellence which guides us in how we make our day-to-day decisions. We strive to inspire. To make an impact.

GIC is a Great Place to Work

At GIC our offices are vibrant hubs for ideation professional growth and interpersonal connection. At the same time we believe that flexibility allows us to do our best work and be our best selves. Thus our teams come into the office four days per week to harness the benefits of in-person collaboration but have the flexibility to choose which days they work from home and adjust this arrangement as situational needs arise.

GIC is an equal opportunity employer
As an employer we passionately believe every individual brings with them unique diversity of thought and perspectives to meaningfully enrich perspectives of GIC teams to drive competitive performance. An inclusive environment yields exceptional contribution.

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