Network Engineer
Manila - Philippines
Job Summary
Position: Junior Network Engineer
Department: Network IT
Reports To: Network IT Manager
Location: Philippines (Manila or Clark)
About the Position
Were looking for a motivated Junior Network Engineer to join Citcos global IT infrastructure team. This role focuses on learning and supporting our worldwide network infrastructure combining traditional networking skills with emerging cloud technologies. As a Junior Network Engineer you will help maintain and grow Citcos global network ensuring high availability and performance across our worldwide operations.
Core Responsibilities
Network Operations & Management
Lead Tier 1 technical support for global network infrastructure
Maintain and optimize WAN/LAN infrastructure across data centers and remote offices
Execute network maintenance including critical updates and security patches
Implement and manage SDWAN solutions
Support external client connectivity requirements
Technical Leadership
Contribute to network architecture decisions and improvements under guidance.
Collaborate with global IT teams on infrastructure initiatives
Provide troubleshooting support across technology domains.
Ensure compliance with established procedures and security policies
Operational Support
Participate in on-call rotation (1 week duration/8-10 weeks intervals)
Adapt to flexible working hours when required
Travel for critical infrastructure projects (several times annually)
Required Technical Expertise
Network Infrastructure
Routing & Switching
o Cisco enterprise routing platforms
o Nexus/Catalyst/Meraki switching
o OSPF multi-area implementation
o BGP (iBGP/eBGP) configuration
o STP VLANs LACP vPC VSS
Security & Access
o Palo Alto firewalls & Panorama
o IPsec/VPN solution
o Cisco AnyConnect
o Global Protect
o NAC/802.1x implementation
WAN & Performance
o VeloCloud SDWAN
o QoS implementation
o Metro Ethernet/MPLS
o F5 BIG-IP load balancing
o Network redundancy
Modern Infrastructure
o Cloud Networking
o Multi-cloud architectures
o Infrastructure as Code
Protocols & Analysis
o TCP/IP protocol suite
o Packet analysis
o Network debugging
o Performance optimization
Programming skills
o Python
o Ansible
o PowerShell
Qualifications
1 years enterprise networking experience
Financial sector experience preferred
CCNA required CCNP preferred
College Diploma or Bachelors Degree in Information Technology Computer Science Network Engineering or a related field.
Desired Skills
SolarWinds monitoring
Infrastructure automation (Terraform CloudFormation)
CI/CD pipeline experience
Success Profile
Strategic problem-solver
Strong communication abilities
Customer-focused approach
Adaptable to change
Self-motivated learner
Note:
This role offers significant opportunity for growth and impact within a leading financial services organization. The successful candidate will help shape the future of Citcos network infrastructure while working with cutting-edge technologies
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
At Citco, we don't just provide bespoke solutions and better results. We’re a true partner dedicated to developing rich, long-term relationships through gold standard services.