Employment type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: Makati City, Metro Manila

Work setup: Hybrid (open to 3x a week in the office)

Work schedule: UK Hours (4PM to 12MN)

Pay range: Php 102,000 - Php 139,000

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

We are looking for a highly engaged Senior Network Engineer to provide leadership in network engineering, 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 medium to complex projects, design network solutions, deliver excellent customer service, and adhere to industry best practices and emerging trends.

Why Cambridge?

At Cambridge, our unwavering commitment is to excel in education, learning, and research on a global scale. With a presence in over 170 countries, we empower millions of individuals, unlocking their potential and enabling their success. From dedicated teachers shaping young minds to visionary researchers pushing the boundaries of knowledge, we embody a relentless pursuit of enlightenment, curiosity, and understanding.

We embrace change as an opportunity for growth and progress, constantly adapting to meet the evolving needs of our customers. Collaboration and attentive listening are at the heart of our journey, as we work hand in hand with our customers and each other to innovate and discover more effective ways to achieve our goals. We believe people thrive in an environment where Trust and Empowerment are at the forefront, which is why all our new team members are provided regularisation on their first day so they can start #PursuingPotential from day one.

Joining Cambridge means becoming a part of an extraordinary institution renowned worldwide. Beyond that, 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.

What can you get from Cambridge?

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues from diverse branches, expanding your horizons and enriching your understanding of different cultures. We value your wellbeing and offer stability, fostering your professional and personal growth through internal and external activities and training sessions to help enrich your skillset.

Enjoy work-life balance flexibility through our range of options, including flexible schedules, hybrid work arrangements, and generous paid leave. As a regular employee on Day One, you'll have access to comprehensive healthcare benefits, ensuring your peace of mind with coverage for dependents, group life insurance, and robust well-being programs.

What makes you the ideal candidate in this role?

A confident communicator skilled in both business and technical environments, with multiple Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certifications and extensive network management experience. Proactively identifies best practices, manages high-priority incidents, and delegates tasks to mid and junior engineers with minimal supervision in a dynamic infrastructure setting.

Key responsibilities will include:  

• Collaborating across teams to design, plan, configure, build, optimize, and troubleshoot network infrastructure, ensuring security, resiliency, and performance.
• Acting as the final escalation point for internal network issues, coordinating resolutions with 3rd party vendors and suppliers.
• Leading knowledge transfers and mentoring mid/junior network engineers.
• Championing standards for network management and architecture, including auditing, monitoring, security hardening, and capacity planning.
• Overseeing network infrastructure for International and UK offices and Data Centres, ensuring link resiliency, load balancing, and connectivity.
• Supporting the Network Road Map, device life cycle management, and network capacity planning.
• Promoting continuous service improvement and addressing current and future skill gaps through training and development.

The following will help you be an ideal candidate for this post:

Technology Stack

• Firewalls: CISCO FTD, CISCO CDFMC, CheckPoint
• LAN/WLAN: CISCO Catalyst 3650, 3850, 9300, 9200; 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, FireEye, Guardicore
• Virtualization & Servers: VMWare, Citrix; Windows, Linux
• Automation/Scripting: Puppet, Bash, PowerShell, Python, Perl, Ruby, Node.js
• Telephony & Project Management: 8x8, 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.)

If you're curious to learn (we are an education and research publishing organisation after all), and a perfect mix of self-starter and team player we invite you to pursue your potential with us.

Deadline of application submission is on February 28th, 2025, but may close early if we receive sufficient applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Whilst not essential, it is very advantageous if you submit a Cover Letter alongside your CV. 

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