Position: Senior Network Engineer
Department: Network IT
Reports To: Network IT Manager
Location: Philippines(Manila or Clark)
About the Position
We're seeking an exceptional Senior Network Engineer to join Citco's global IT infrastructure team. This role demands a versatile technical expert who will architect, implement, and support our worldwide network infrastructure, combining traditional networking expertise with modern cloud technologies. As a Senior Network Engineer, you'll be instrumental in maintaining and evolving Citco's global network infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance across our worldwide operations.
Core Responsibilities
Network Operations & Management
• Lead Tier 2 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
• Drive network architecture decisions and improvements
• Collaborate with global IT teams on infrastructure initiatives
• Provide expert-level troubleshooting 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
- Cisco enterprise routing platforms
- Nexus/Catalyst/Meraki switching
- OSPF multi-area implementation
- BGP (iBGP/eBGP) configuration
- STP, VLANs, LACP, vPC, VSS
• Security & Access
- Palo Alto firewalls & Panorama
- IPsec/VPN solutions
- Cisco AnyConnect
- Global Protect
- NAC/802.1x implementation
• WAN & Performance
- VeloCloud SDWAN
- QoS implementation
- Metro Ethernet/MPLS
- F5 BIG-IP load balancing
- Network redundancy
• Modern Infrastructure
- Cloud Networking
- AWS/Azure networking
- Multi-cloud architectures
- Cloud security frameworks
- Infrastructure as Code
• Protocols & Analysis
- TCP/IP protocol suite
- Packet analysis
- Network debugging
- Performance optimization
- Python
- Ansible
- PowerShell
• Programming skills
Qualifications
• 7+ years enterprise networking experience
• Financial sector experience preferred
• College diploma or university degree, preferably in an Information Technology field
• CCNA required, CCNP preferred
Desired Skills
• SolarWinds monitoring
• Zabbix monitoring
• Infrastructure automation (Terraform, CloudFormation)
• CI/CD pipeline experience
• VXLAN expertise
Success Profile
• Strategic problem-solver
• Strong communication abilities
• Customer-focused approach
• Adaptable to change
• Self-motivated learner
• Leadership qualities
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 Citco's network infrastructure while working with cutting-edge technologies.
Qualifications
Our Benefits
Your well being is of paramount importance to us, and central to our success. We provide a range of benefits, training and education support, and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve success in your career while balancing personal needs. Ask us about specific benefits in your location.
We embrace diversity, prioritizing the hiring of people from diverse backgrounds. Our inclusive culture is a source of pride and strength, fostering innovation and mutual respect.
Citco welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.
Skills Required
- 7+ years of enterprise networking experience
- College diploma or university degree, preferably in Information Technology
- CCNA certification
- CCNP certification
- Financial sector experience
- Experience with Cisco enterprise routing and switching platforms
- Experience with OSPF, BGP, STP, VLANs, LACP, vPC, and VSS
- Experience with Palo Alto firewalls, Panorama, IPsec/VPN, AnyConnect, GlobalProtect, and NAC/802.1X
- Experience with VeloCloud SD-WAN, QoS, Metro Ethernet/MPLS, F5 BIG-IP, and network redundancy
- Experience with cloud networking, AWS/Azure networking, multi-cloud architectures, and cloud security frameworks
- Python, Ansible, and PowerShell programming or automation skills
What We Do
Our heritage, since founding a civil law notary practice in the 1940s to establishing the Curacao International Trust Company in the 1960s, is built on challenging paradigms and delivering exceptional service within the financial and professional services industry. Today, we continue to pioneer award-winning services and technology solutions that meet ever changing markets. A commitment to investing in people, and proprietary technologies, has resulted in our reputation as the industry’s preeminent service provider, reassuring clients that their critical administration functions are in safe hands. Our thought leadership and ability to quickly navigate complex change means our clients can depend on us as trusted advisors to make informed decisions in response to market conditions. Our Divisions Citco Fund Services & Investor Relations CFS is the global leader in services for the alternative investment industry. With over 2,000 funds under administration and net assets exceeding $840 billion, we provide full service fund administration, fund accounting, net asset value calculations, investor relations, and more. Governance Services Leveraging our extensive global office network Citco Governance Services provides customised solutions, including corporate and global subsidiary governance, secretarial services, financial accounting and reporting, tax and audit liaison, and market entry services. Banking, Depositary & Custody Services Citco Banks operate in strategic financial centres and provide Institutional and Fund of Funds clients access to the funds universe through multiple communication and online real-time global funds platforms. Citco Technology Management Through our eight global development centres, Citco Technology Management provides secure infrastructures and develops award-winning technology products that underpin our commitment to service excellence.
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