Work setup: We operate in a hybrid work environment, and we encourage applicants who are open to working in the office two days a week to apply.

Work schedule: Monday to Friday, shift would be either 12NN to 8PM Manila time, 3PM to 11PM Manila time, or 4PM to 12MN Manila time to support UK operating requirements.

Employment type: Fixed-term until 31 July 2026, beginning as soon as possible

Location: Makati City, Metro Manila

Pay range: ₱62,000 to ₱84,000

We value transparency and want to ensure a good fit for both parties. We encourage applicants who are comfortable with this salary range to apply.

Discover a world of endless possibilities with Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a distinguished global academic publisher and assessment organization proudly affiliated with the prestigious University of Cambridge.

We are looking for a highly engaged Network Engineer to provide leadership in fulfilling network requests and incident troubleshooting, specializing in the provisioning, implementation, support, and management of Cambridge University Press and Assessment's network infrastructure. The role involves working with the global Network Team to support enterprise-standard technologies, analyze network projects, design network solutions, deliver excellent customer service, and adhere to industry best practices and emerging trends..

Why Cambridge?

Cambridge University Press & Assessment is a world-renowned not-for-profit academic publisher and assessment organisation, proudly part of the prestigious University of Cambridge. With a legacy rooted in over 800 years of educational excellence, we are dedicated to unlocking the potential of learners and educators across the globe.

Joining Cambridge's second largest global office in the Philippines —operating for over 22 years with 1,300+ colleagues— means becoming a part of an extraordinary institution renowned worldwide. We are recognised as a Great Place to Work® for three consecutive years, reflecting our inclusive culture, strong sense of purpose, and commitment to the professional growth and well-being of our people. At Cambridge, we don't just publish books or deliver tests—we empower progress, inspire curiosity, and champion the pursuit of knowledge.

What can you get from Cambridge?

At Cambridge, you'll become a part of a vibrant and forward-thinking community that transcends tradition, fostering a culture of continuous growth and personal development. Here, we provide the right environment for you to thrive, supporting your professional journey and empowering you to reach your highest potential, that is why our pay philosophy is intricately tied to your skills and competencies, ensuring that your compensation aligns with the unique value you bring to the role you are applying for.

The organization offers a wide range of benefits and opportunities including:

• HMO Coverage and Life Insurance on Day 1
• Paid Annual Leaves (Flexible and Volunteering leaves)
• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Access to well-being programs
• Flexible schedule, hybrid work arrangement and work-life balance
• Opportunity to collaborate with colleagues from diverse branches that will expand your horizons and enrich your understanding of different cultures

What will you do as a Network Engineer? 

Reporting to the Network Operations Team Lead, your accountabilities will include:

• Create Daily Health Reports; raise, triage, resolve Network tickets and be the escalation point for internal network issues, coordinating resolutions with 3rd party vendors and suppliers.
• Collaborate across network specialized teams to design, plan, configure, build, optimize, and troubleshoot network infrastructure, ensuring security, resiliency, and performance.
• Perform knowledge transfers across the Infrastructure Team and mentor junior Network team members.
• Champion standards for network management and architecture, including auditing, monitoring, security hardening, and capacity planning.
• Oversee network infrastructure for International and UK offices and Data Centres, ensuring link resiliency, load balancing, and connectivity.
• Contribute and support the Network Road Map, device patching and life cycle management, and network capacity planning.
• Promote continuous service improvement and addressing current and future skill gaps through training and development.

Please review the attached job description for further details on the role. 

What makes you the ideal candidate for this role?

An ideal candidate has proven experience and knowledge on the following:

• Firewalls: CISCO CDFMC, CISCO FTD (ASA), CheckPoint
• LAN/WLAN: CISCO Catalyst 9300, 9200, 3650, 3850; Meraki MS series; WLC, APs
• Data Center & Load Balancing: Nexus 9K, Nexus 2K; F5 Big-IP (i4600, VE)
• Monitoring & Network Tools: Solarwinds, CISCO Prime, AlgoSec Firewall Analyzer, InfloBlox
• Cloud & Security: AWS, Azure, CloudFlare, Guardicore
• Virtualization & Servers: VMWare, Citrix; Windows, Linux
• Automation/Scripting: Puppet, Bash, PowerShell, Python, Perl, Ruby, Node.js
• Telephony & Project Management: MS Teams; JIRA, Confluence
• Ticketing & Windows Admin: IVANTI Service Management; AD, DNS, DHCP
• Certifications: CISCO, CheckPoint, F5, AWS, Azure, VMWare, Windows, ITIL, ISO 27001, Agile, Six Sigma (is a plus, hands-on experience and potential for growth is considered.)

This role requires excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Are you driven by desire to be part of a globally renowned institution that celebrates innovation, embraces inclusion, and empowers learners? Then, we invite you to Pursue your Potential with us.

Applications received through the system will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The vacancy may close once sufficient applications are received. Therefore, if you are interested, tailor-fit your CV (advantageous if you submit one with a Cover Letter) and submit as early as possible.

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