About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Network Manager to join a leading organisation in Singapore's payments industry. This role is responsible for managing and enhancing the enterprise network infrastructure, ensuring high availability, security, and performance across mission-critical environments.
You will work closely with infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud, and application teams to deliver strategic network initiatives while maintaining a stable and secure production environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, implementation, and operational management of enterprise network infrastructure.
- Manage LAN, WAN, wireless, Internet, and data centre networking environments.
- Oversee network availability, performance, capacity planning, and lifecycle management.
- Drive network transformation and modernization initiatives, including hybrid cloud connectivity and software-defined networking where applicable.
- Ensure network security best practices are implemented in collaboration with the cybersecurity team.
- Lead incident, problem, and change management activities for network services.
- Manage relationships with vendors, system integrators, and telecommunications providers.
- Develop network architecture standards, technical documentation, and operational procedures.
- Lead infrastructure projects from planning through implementation and production support.
- Mentor and guide network engineers while providing technical leadership on complex network issues.
- Work closely with business and technology stakeholders to support new business initiatives and infrastructure enhancements.
- Ensure compliance with organisational governance, security standards, and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- At least 8–12 years of experience in enterprise network engineering, with leadership or management experience preferred.
- Strong hands-on expertise in enterprise networking technologies, including:
- Cisco routing and switching
- BGP, OSPF, MPLS
- Firewalls (Palo Alto, Check Point, Fortinet or equivalent)
- Load Balancers (F5 or equivalent)
- VPN, IPSec and remote connectivity
- DNS, DHCP and network services
- Wireless networking
- Experience supporting high-availability, mission-critical production environments.
- Knowledge of cloud networking (Azure and/or AWS) and hybrid connectivity.
- Experience with network monitoring, automation, and infrastructure-as-code is an advantage.
- Strong understanding of ITIL processes, including Incident, Problem, and Change Management.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Experience working within the banking, financial services, or payments industry will be highly advantageous.
Preferred Skills
- Enterprise network architecture and solution design.
- Network security and segmentation.
- Disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
- Vendor and project management.
- Infrastructure modernization and transformation initiatives.
- Automation using Python, Ansible, or similar tools is a plus.
Why Join?
- Opportunity to support one of Singapore's critical payments infrastructures.
- Exposure to large-scale enterprise and mission-critical environments.
- Work on strategic network transformation and modernization initiatives.
- Collaborative and technology-driven culture with opportunities for career growth.
If you are passionate about enterprise networking and are looking to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.