Network Data Center Engineer | Manila, Philippines
On-site data center network engineer in Manila who designs, configures, and operates enterprise routing/switching, wireless, DNS, SD-WAN, load balancing, and VMware NSX/DFW platforms — mainly Cisco Catalyst/Nexus. Full-time permanent role requiring 7+ years of progressive network engineering experience.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Manila, Philippines
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Category
- Devops
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications Engineering, IT, or related discipline
- 7+ years progressive experience in core routing, switching, and data center network administration
- 4+ years hands-on experience deploying and managing enterprise wireless networks
- 5+ years hands-on experience with VMware NSX, DFW, and enterprise firewalls
- Proficiency in Cisco Catalyst and Nexus configuration, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), and VLANs
- Working knowledge of DNS architecture, SD-WAN deployments, and load balancing appliances
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills under high-pressure environments
- Excellent written and verbal English communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Legal work eligibility and physical availability for full-time on-site work in Manila
Nice to have
- Certifications such as CCIE, CCNP Enterprise, or VCP-NV
- Prior experience in top-tier financial institutions, telecom carriers, or global enterprise IT environments
- Familiarity with infrastructure automation scripting (Python, Ansible) and network programmability
- Advanced knowledge of data center fabric architectures (Cisco ACI, VXLAN)
Full description
Position Summary
We are actively seeking an experienced, high‑caliber, and technical Network Data Center Engineer with 7+ years of progressive professional experience in routing, switching, and enterprise network infrastructure to join our technology team on a full‑time permanent on‑site basis in Manila, Philippines. In this critical network engineering role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, configuring, and optimizing mission‑critical data center networks, core routing switches, wireless networks, and VMware NSX virtualization platforms. You will leverage your deep specialist expertise in Cisco Catalyst/Nexus architectures, VMware NSX DFW, firewalls, DNS, SD‑WAN, and load balancing solutions to deliver uncompromised network reliability, high availability, and operational excellence. This opportunity offers competitive compensation, executive technical visibility, and exceptional career growth prospects within a premier global technology consulting and enterprise IT recruitment ecosystem.
Detailed Job Description
As a Network Data Center Engineer supporting enterprise infrastructure operations in Manila, Philippines, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of data center network architecture, campus routing and switching, wireless deployments, and software‑defined networking topologies. Your day‑to‑day responsibilities include configuring and managing Cisco Catalyst and Nexus switches, deploying VMware NSX distributed firewalls (DFW), managing enterprise wireless infrastructure, administering DNS services, deploying SD‑WAN connectivity, configuring load balancers, troubleshooting complex network anomalies under strict operational service level agreements, and collaborating closely with cross‑functional system administrators, security analysts, and infrastructure squads. You will utilize your proactive troubleshooting and analytical problem‑solving skills to resolve complex network bottlenecks.
- Design, deploy, configure, and maintain enterprise‑grade data center networks, core routing, and switching architectures.
- Manage and administer Cisco Catalyst and Cisco Nexus switching and routing platforms across distributed enterprise environments.
- Architect, configure, and troubleshoot enterprise wireless networks, controller deployments, and access point connectivity.
- Deploy, manage, and optimize VMware NSX, Distributed Firewalls (DFW), and software‑defined networking (SDN) overlays.
- Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot core network services including DNS, SD‑WAN routing policies, and traffic load balancers.
- Perform rigorous network performance tuning, latency reduction, fault isolation, and root cause analysis during outages.
- Collaborate seamlessly with security engineering, systems administration, and telecommunications squads during infrastructure upgrades.
- Author meticulous network architecture blueprints, migration runbooks, configuration backup policies, and topology documentation.