_{15th August, 2025}

Senior IT Network Engineer
Location: Papua New Guinea, Port Moresby
  
About the Role
Are you a skilled Senior IT Network Engineer with experience in core banking networks and migration projects? We are looking for a highly experienced network professional to design, implement, and maintain a secure, high-performance network infrastructure that supports mission-critical banking operations.
This role requires expertise in network architecture, security, and cloud networking while ensuring high availability, regulatory compliance, and seamless connectivity across multiple banking systems. If you have a strong technical background in network migrations, SD-WAN, cloud networking, and banking infrastructure, this opportunity is for you!
  
Key Responsibilities
Network Design & Implementation:

• Design and deploy scalable, secure, and high-performance network architectures.
• Configure and manage routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and SD-WAN solutions.
• Implement network segmentation and micro-segmentation for enhanced security.

Core Banking Systems & Migration Projects:

• Support and maintain network infrastructure for core banking applications.
• Lead network migration and upgrade projects, ensuring minimal disruption to banking operations.
• Work closely with core banking vendors and internal teams to optimize network performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network connectivity issues impacting core banking applications.

Network Operations & Maintenance:

• Monitor network performance, ensuring 99.9% uptime for mission-critical systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues efficiently within SLA timeframes.
• Apply firmware updates, patches, and security configurations to ensure a secure network.

Security & Compliance:

• Implement and enforce network security policies and best practices.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and threat response to mitigate risks.
• Ensure compliance with banking security regulations and industry standards.

Cloud & Virtual Network Management:

• Manage cloud-based network services, including Azure Virtual Networks.
• Integrate on-premise and cloud environments for seamless connectivity.

Disaster Recovery & Redundancy:

• Design and maintain failover strategies and network redundancy.
• Test and validate disaster recovery plans for network systems.

Project Management & Documentation:

• Lead network infrastructure projects from planning to execution.
• Collaborate with IT teams on system integration and deployment projects.
• Maintain up-to-date network diagrams and technical documentation.
• Generate performance and security reports for management review.

  
Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or a related field.
• Oracle Certification Mandatory
• SQL and PostgreSQL Knowledge (Good to have)
• Cisco CCNP or equivalent advanced networking certification.
• Microsoft Azure and cloud networking certification preferred.
• 6+ years of experience in network engineering within banking or financial services.
• Hands-on experience with core banking networks, migrations, and upgrade projects.
• Strong expertise in configuring and managing Cisco, Fortinet, and Palo Alto network devices.
• Experience with SD-WAN, VPN, MPLS, and cloud-based networking solutions.
• Strong knowledge of network protocols, firewalls, and security best practices.
• Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and technical documentation abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.
• High level of initiative and attention to detail.

Why Join Us?
Work with cutting-edge network technologies in a fast-paced industry.
Lead critical banking network infrastructure projects.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunities for career growth and professional development.

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