Assistant Vice President (AVP), Senior Network Engineer

Job description

WHO WE ARE: As Singapore’s longest established bank, we have been dedicated to enabling individuals and businesses to achieve their aspirations since 1932. How? By taking the time to truly understand people. From there, we provide support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet their individual needs and desires. Today, we’re on a journey of transformation. Leveraging technology and creativity to become a future-ready learning organisation. But for all that change, our strategic ambition is consistently clear and bold, which is to be Asia’s leading financial services partner for a sustainable future. We invite you to build the bank of the future. Innovate the way we deliver financial services. Work in friendly, supportive teams. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future-ready career. Your Opportunity Starts Here. Job Summary We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Engineer (AVP level) to lead the operations, and lifecycle management of modern, software-defined network (SDN) environments. This role is responsible for ensuring high availability, scalability, and security of enterprise network infrastructure, with a strong focus on fabric-based architectures, lifecycle governance, and automation. The ideal candidate will drive standardization, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across the network domain. Key Responsibilities 1. Network Operations & Reliability Oversee day-to-day network operations and ensure service stability. Maintain network uptime in line with SLA targets. Lead troubleshooting of complex issues across: L2/L3 networking Routing and switching domains SDN control and data planes Drive root cause analysis (RCA) and continuous service improvement. 3. Lifecycle Management & Patching Own end-to-end network lifecycle management, including: OS/firmware upgrades Security patching and vulnerability remediation Plan and execute maintenance activities with minimal impact to business operations. Develop and enforce patching standards, validation procedures, and rollback strategies. Ensure compliance with security policies and audit requirements. Maintain documentation, version control, and asset inventory. 4. Automation & Network Modernization Champion network automation and intent-based networking practices. Develop automation solutions using scripting (e.g., Python) and APIs. Enable zero-touch provisioning and configuration standardization. Collaborate with DevOps/SRE teams on infrastructure-as-code initiatives. 5. Security & Compliance Implement network segmentation, access control, and security best practices. Support vulnerability management and remediation processes. Ensure adherence to organizational and regulatory compliance requirements. Participate in audits, risk assessments, and control reviews. 6. Stakeholder & Vendor Management Serve as a technical escalation point for network incidents and projects. Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams. Manage vendor relationships for support, upgrades, and issue resolution. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers. Required Skills & Experience Technical Expertise Strong hands-on experience with enterprise networking technologies and platforms. Solid understanding of: SDN and intent-based networking concepts VXLAN, EVPN, and fabric architectures Routing protocols (BGP, OSPF) Switching technologies (VLAN, STP, LACP) Lifecycle & Operations Proven experience in network lifecycle management, patching, and upgrades. Strong understanding of: Change and incident management Risk assessment and mitigation High-availability environments Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field 5–10+ years of experience in network engineering roles Experience in large-scale enterprise or regulated environments preferred Certifications (Preferred) Industry certifications such as: CCNP / CCIE or equivalent HCIP / HCIE or equivalent SDN, cloud networking, or automation certifications Core Competencies Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Risk-aware decision making Effective communication and stakeholder management Leadership and mentoring capabilities Structured approach to change and incident management What we offer: Competitive base salary. A suite of holistic, flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle. Community initiatives. Industry-leading learning and professional development opportunities. Your wellbeing, growth and aspirations are every bit as cared for as the needs of our customers.