L3 Network Engineer
Your tasks
L3 Network Support & Troubleshooting
- ProvideL3 technical support for complex network incidents escalated from L1/L2 teams.
- Troubleshoot complex issues across LAN, WAN, Internet, WLAN, VPN, routing, switching, and firewall environments.
- Perform detailed network analysis using logs, packet captures, routing tables and network monitoring tools.
- Lead troubleshooting for major incidents and provide technical support during critical outages.
- Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and identify permanent corrective actions.
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to L1/L2 network engineers.
Network Infrastructure Management Provide hands-on support and administration across a multi-vendor network environment, including:
Routing & Switching
- Configure and troubleshoot BGP, OSPF, VLAN, STP, VRF, trunking, LACP/EtherChannel and inter-VLAN routing.
- Troubleshoot routing and connectivity issues across LAN, WAN and Internet environments.
- Analyse routing paths and network traffic to identify performance and connectivity issues.
- Support network redundancy, high availability and failover configurations.
Firewall & Network Security -Configure, troubleshoot and maintain Fortinet and Palo Alto firewalls.
- Support firewall policies, NAT, VPN, routing and security profiles.
-Troubleshoot application connectivity and firewall-related issues.
- Work closely with cybersecurity teams on network security requirements.
- Review and implement firewall changes in accordance with approved change-management processes.
Wireless& SD-WAN
- Support enterprise wireless infrastructure across Cisco, Meraki, UniFi and other wireless platforms.
-Troubleshoot wireless connectivity, authentication, coverage and performance issues.
- Support SD-WAN and Internet connectivity where applicable.
- Monitor network performance and proactively identify potential issues.
Network Projects & Changes -Participate in network migration, upgrade, refresh and infrastructure improvement projects.
- Perform network device upgrades, configuration changes and technology migrations.
- Prepare implementation and rollback plans.
- Conduct pre-change and post-change validation.
-Coordinate with internal teams, vendors and stakeholders during network implementations.
- Ensure all network changes are properly documented and communicated.
Incident & Problem Management
- Take ownership of complex network incidents through to resolution.
-Participate in Major Incident Management and provide technical updates.
- Perform detailed RCA for critical and recurring incidents.
- Identify opportunities to improve network reliability and reduce recurring incidents.
- Maintain technical knowledge articles and troubleshooting procedures.
Requirements
- Cisco –Routers, switches, Catalyst, Nexus and related networking technologies.
- Fortinet– FortiGate firewalls, VPN, security policies and Forti Manager/Forti Analyzer where applicable.
- Palo Alto– Next-generation firewalls, security policies, VPN and related security technologies.
- Juniper –Routers, switches and enterprise networking platforms.
- UniFi –Wireless and LAN infrastructure.
- Cisco Meraki – Switches, wireless access points, security appliances and cloud-managed networking.
Networking
- Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, NAT, VLAN, STP, QoS, VPN and network security.
- Strong hands-on experience with routing and switching.
- Good knowledge of BGP and OSPF.
- Strong troubleshooting skills using packet captures and network diagnostic tools.
-Experience with network monitoring and management platforms.
Cisco|Routing, switching, Catalyst/Nexus Fortinet|FortiGate, Firewall, VPN, Security Policies Palo Alto|NGFW, Security Policies, VPN, NAT Juniper|Routing, Switching and Troubleshooting CiscoMeraki| Switching, Wireless, Security Appliance UniFi|Switching, Wireless and Network Management
Experience across multiple vendors is highly preferred.
Qualification s& Experience
- Diploma or Degree in IT, Computer Science, Networking or a related discipline.
- 5–8+years of network engineering experience, with strong L3 troubleshooting experience.
- Hands-on experience supporting enterprise network environments.
-Experience working in a multi-vendor network environment.
- CCNP, JNCIP, Fortinet, Palo Alto or equivalent certifications are preferred.
- ITIL experience and knowledge of Incident, Problem and Change Management processes.
-Experience supporting regional or global environments is an advantage.
Key Competencies
- Strong technical troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Strong ownership and accountability.
- Able to independently troubleshoot complex network issues.
- Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
- Able to work effectively under pressure during major incidents.
- Good documentation and reporting skills.
- Proactive approach to network monitoring and problem prevention.
- Ability to mentor and provide technical guidance to L1/L2 engineers.
How to apply
Interested applicants, please Email, fabianling@recruitexpress.com.sg