Network Architect
City Of Muntinlupa, Ncr-Fourth District
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Perform new and current design assessment with the customer and business requirements into a network solution2. Design standard sets of LAN and WAN Models with High Level Design (HLD) and Low Level Design (LLD)3. Installation of the equipments with setup in coordination with the operator(s) and local teams4. Participate to all the required tests such as failover, validate internet breakout, functionality of existing network devices such as firewall and optimization tools5. Lead Network Fault and Incident Management as needed for Escalations of critical network outages and complex network issues6. Pro-active in ensuring stability, response time, operational consistency and life cycle over the network, while providing monthly reports on activity, quality and performance of this network7. Ensure appropriate documentation, including procedures and SOPs8. Handover to support team
Qualifications
Technical abilities:Core Experience & Certifications• Minimum 8 years of progressive, hands-on experience in enterprise and service provider network environments, focusing on:Routing & SwitchingSecurity ArchitectureSystem Integration• Proven background in Technical Assistance Center (TAC) or Service Provider operations, with deep troubleshooting and escalation handling.• Industry Certifications:Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP) – must have.Additional certifications in Palo Alto, F5, or SDWAN technologies are highly desirable.Network Design & Administration• Expertise in LAN/WAN architecture, including:MPLS, IPSec VPNs, GRE tunnels, and Hybrid WAN deployments.SDWAN solutions (e.g., Cisco Viptela, Meraki, Fortinet, or Versa).Strong experience in network hardware configuration:Cisco ISR/ASR, Catalyst, Nexus switchesPalo Alto Next-Gen FirewallsF5 BIG-IP (LTM, GTM, ASM modules)• Skilled in network protocol configuration and troubleshooting:Routing protocols: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIPSwitching protocols: STP, RSTP, MSTPSecurity protocols: IPSec, SSL, GREMulticast & QoS: IGMP, PIM, DSCP, CoS, queuing mechanismsSecurity & Optimization• Firewall administration and policy design:Palo Alto Networks: App-ID, User-ID, Threat Prevention, GlobalProtectJuniper SSL VPN: Secure remote access and endpoint compliance• Network security architecture:Implementation of Zero Trust, Segmentation, and Access ControlIntegration with SIEM, NAC, and IAM platforms• WAN Optimization & Compression:Hands-on experience with Riverbed SteelHead or similar appliancesPerformance tuning for latency-sensitive applicationsAdvanced Technologies• F5 Load Balancer:Configuration of LTM, GTM, SSL offloading, iRules, and traffic steering• SDWAN:Design and deployment of policy-based routing, application-aware traffic steering, and cloud on-ramp• Voice over IP (VoIP) & Telephony over IP (ToIP):Understanding of SIP, H.323, QoS for voice, and integration with UC platforms (Cisco CUCM, Avaya, etc.)Soft Skills & Collaboration• Strong documentation and design skills using Visio, Lucidchart, or similar tools.• Ability to lead technical workshops, vendor assessments, and architecture reviews.• Collaborative mindset with cross-functional teams including Security, Cloud, and Infrastructure.Behavior abilities:1. 8 years of experience in network IT2. Self motivated, eager to learn new technologies3. Team player, must be able to work with people within and outside of the IT department4. Excellent communication skills, verbal and written. English speaking mandatory5. Ability to analyze and synthesize situations6. Ability to Understand the business constraints7. Evaluate the local risks8. Open for on-site and travel overseas
Must Have
Technical abilities:Core Experience & Certifications• Minimum 8 years of progressive, hands-on experience in enterprise and service provider network environments, focusing on:Routing & SwitchingSecurity ArchitectureSystem Integration• Proven background in Technical Assistance Center (TAC) or Service Provider operations, with deep troubleshooting and escalation handling.• Industry Certifications:Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP) – must have.Additional certifications in Palo Alto, F5, or SDWAN technologies are highly desirable.Network Design & Administration• Expertise in LAN/WAN architecture, including:MPLS, IPSec VPNs, GRE tunnels, and Hybrid WAN deployments.SDWAN solutions (e.g., Cisco Viptela, Meraki, Fortinet, or Versa).Strong experience in network hardware configuration:Cisco ISR/ASR, Catalyst, Nexus switchesPalo Alto Next-Gen FirewallsF5 BIG-IP (LTM, GTM, ASM modules)• Skilled in network protocol configuration and troubleshooting:Routing protocols: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIPSwitching protocols: STP, RSTP, MSTPSecurity protocols: IPSec, SSL, GREMulticast & QoS: IGMP, PIM, DSCP, CoS, queuing mechanismsSecurity & Optimization• Firewall administration and policy design:Palo Alto Networks: App-ID, User-ID, Threat Prevention, GlobalProtectJuniper SSL VPN: Secure remote access and endpoint compliance• Network security architecture:Implementation of Zero Trust, Segmentation, and Access ControlIntegration with SIEM, NAC, and IAM platforms• WAN Optimization & Compression:Hands-on experience with Riverbed SteelHead or similar appliancesPerformance tuning for latency-sensitive applicationsAdvanced Technologies• F5 Load Balancer:Configuration of LTM, GTM, SSL offloading, iRules, and traffic steering• SDWAN:Design and deployment of policy-based routing, application-aware traffic steering, and cloud on-ramp• Voice over IP (VoIP) & Telephony over IP (ToIP):Understanding of SIP, H.323, QoS for voice, and integration with UC platforms (Cisco CUCM, Avaya, etc.)Soft Skills & Collaboration• Strong documentation and design skills using Visio, Lucidchart, or similar tools.• Ability to lead technical workshops, vendor assessments, and architecture reviews.• Collaborative mindset with cross-functional teams including Security, Cloud, and Infrastructure.Behavior abilities:1. 8 years of experience in network IT2. Self motivated, eager to learn new technologies3. Team player, must be able to work with people within and outside of the IT department4. Excellent communication skills, verbal and written. English speaking mandatory5. Ability to analyze and synthesize situations6. Ability to Understand the business constraints7. Evaluate the local risks8. Open for on-site and travel overseas