Senior Network Delivery Engineer (2 year contract)

Job description

What the role is
We are seeking a seasoned Senior Network Project Delivery Engineer to lead large-scale enterprise network and security transformation programmes.

The role combines strong project delivery and governance expertise with deep technical knowledge in data centre networking, Cisco ACI, routing, switching, VXLAN, and advanced fabric technologies.

The ideal candidate brings 10–15 years of experience in managing complex projects, with proven skills in stakeholder engagement, vendor governance, and technical solution validation.

Proficiency in network security, application delivery, automation, and observability is key to driving mission-critical outcomes.


Responsibilities
Project Delivery & Governance
Lead the full lifecycle of network and security infrastructure projects, covering design, planning, build, migration, testing, and handover
Define and manage scope, timelines, budgets, and quality metrics, ensuring alignment with business and technology strategies
Maintain RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) and enforce structured governance reporting
Ensure compliance with change management, audit, and technology governance frameworks
Deliver dashboards, status updates, and executive-level presentations for senior stakeholders
Technical Leadership
Leverage a strong technical background in network & security technologies to provide SME-level oversight across solutions including next-generation firewalls (Check Point, Palo Alto, Fortinet), IDPS, WAF, micro-segmentation, and DNS security
Lead application delivery initiatives involving F5 LTM, GTM, ASM, DNS, and automation
Oversee data centre and SDN implementations, particularly Cisco ACI fabric (Spine-Leaf, APIC, VXLAN/EVPN, Multi-Site/Pod, Nexus Dashboard, NDFC), with strong knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, EIGRP) and their integration with firewalls and load balancers
Validate technical designs, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture, security requirements, and project objectives
Provide technical leadership and escalation support for complex troubleshooting during build, migration, and cutover activities
Procurement & Vendor Management
Work with procurement teams to define project-related hardware/software requirements, validate BoMs, and support vendor selection and commercial alignment
Engage vendors and OEMs for project delivery, escalation, and solution validation
Drive vendor accountability by tracking deliverables, service levels, and contractual commitments
Ensure project spend and procurement activities align with budgetary controls and compliance requirements
Stakeholder Engagement
Serve as the key liaison across application, infrastructure, cloud, and security teams, ensuring alignment and collaboration
Deliver clear, structured updates to technology senior leaders, business owners, and program governance forums, providing transparency on progress, risks, and dependencies
Proactively escalate risks, dependencies, or slippages, ensuring appropriate mitigation plans are in place
Documentation & Knowledge Management
Develop and maintain LLDs, MOPs, test plans, governance reports, and runbooks
Conduct lessons-learned sessions and knowledge transfers to strengthen delivery practices
Requirements
Education & Experience :
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related/equivalent field.


10–15 years of experience delivering large-scale network infrastructure and security projects in enterprise or financial environments.


Proven track record in end-to-end project delivery covering scope, cost, schedule, risk, quality, and compliance.


Strong background in technology governance, procurement processes, and vendor management, including BoM validation, RFP participation, SLA enforcement, and contract governance.


Experience in coordinating cross-functional teams (network, security, application, data centre, and vendors) to ensure successful cutovers, migrations, and operational readiness
Ability to balance technical oversight with delivery leadership, ensuring solutions are not only well-designed but also executed to meet business objectives.


Technical Expertise :
Network Security: Next-generation firewalls (Check Point, Palo Alto, Fortinet), intrusion detection/prevention (IDPS), WAF, micro-segmentation, and DNS security.


Application Delivery: Load balancing, global traffic management, application security, DNS, with automation using Python, Ansible, REST API, and Terraform.


Data Centre & SDN: Cisco ACI fabric (Spine-Leaf, APIC, VXLAN/EVPN, Multi-Site/Pod), integration with firewalls/load balancers, and advanced fabric management using Cisco Nexus Dashboard (ND) and Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC).


DNS & IP Address Management: Experience with enterprise-grade DNS, DHCP, and IPAM solutions, including DNSSEC, DNS filtering, and DNS over (DoH).


Traffic Monitoring & Analytics: Familiarity with traffic analysis and monitoring tools for visibility, anomaly detection, and troubleshooting.


Routing & Switching: Deep knowledge of routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and IS-IS, and their integration with firewalls/load balancers.


Cloud Networking: Familiarity with hybrid/multi-cloud networking is an advantage.


Project Management & Communication
Proficiency in project management tools: JIRA, Confluence, MS Project, Smartsheet, Excel, PowerPoint.


Ability to create executive-level presentations and technical reports, tailoring content for senior leaders, business stakeholders, and governance forums.


Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to align diverse stakeholders and competing priorities.


Certifications (Preferred)
Technical: CCIE (Data Center / Enterprise), CCNP, PCNSE, CCSE, F5 CTS/FSE, or equivalent.


Project & Governance: PMP, PRINCE2, Agile Scrum Master, SAFe, ITIL.

or equivalent.


Attributes for Success
Strong ownership and accountability for scope, cost, quality, and delivery outcomes.


Ability to bridge technical depth with governance, procurement, and vendor oversight.


Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, including executive-level reporting and presentations.


Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams in fast-paced environments.


Proactive, analytical, and solution-oriented approach to risk, issue, and dependency management.


If you are interested in this role and would like to discuss the opportunity further please click apply now or email Chew Kai-Xinn at for more information.


Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to, therefore if you do not receive a reply within 14 days please accept this as notification that you have not been shortlisted.


Morgan McKinley Pte Ltd
Chew Kai-Xinn
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