Network Architect-L4

Job Title: Network Architect

Location: Alabang, Muntinlupa (3 times a week RTO -Hybrid)

Mode of Hiring: Contract (6 months Extendable)

Shift: Night shift

Job Description:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform new and current design assessment with the customer and business requirements into a network solution
• Design standard sets of LAN and WAN Models with High Level Design (HLD) and Low Level Design (LLD)
• Installation of the equipments with setup in coordination with the operator(s) and local teams
• Participate to all the required tests such as failover, validate internet breakout, functionality of existing network devices such as firewall and optimization tools
• Lead Network Fault and Incident Management as needed for Escalations of critical network outages and complex network issues
• 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 network
• Ensure appropriate documentation, including procedures and SOPs
• Handover to support team

Technical abilities:

Core Experience & Certifications

• Minimum 8 years of progressive, hands-on experience in enterprise and service provider network environments, focusing on:

• Routing & Switching

• Security Architecture

• System 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) – mandatory.
• 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 switches

• Palo Alto Next-Gen Firewalls
• F5 BIG-IP (LTM, GTM, ASM modules)
• Skilled in network protocol configuration and troubleshooting:
• Routing protocols: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIP
• Switching protocols: STP, RSTP, MSTP
• Security protocols: IPSec, SSL, GRE
• Multicast & QoS: IGMP, PIM, DSCP, CoS, queuing mechanisms

Security & Optimization

• Firewall administration and policy design:
• Palo Alto Networks: App-ID, User-ID, Threat Prevention, GlobalProtect
• Juniper SSL VPN: Secure remote access and endpoint compliance
• Network security architecture:
• Implementation of Zero Trust, Segmentation, and Access Control
• Integration with SIEM, NAC, and IAM platforms
• WAN Optimization & Compression:
• Hands-on experience with Riverbed SteelHead or similar appliances
• Performance tuning for latency-sensitive applications

Advanced 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:

• 8 years of experience in network IT
• Self motivated, eager to learn new technologies
• Team player, must be able to work with people within and outside of the IT department
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written. English speaking mandatory
• Ability to analyze and synthesize situations
• Ability to Understand the business constraints
• Evaluate the local risks
• Open for on-site and travel overseas