Assistant Vice President (AVP), Senior Network Engineer
ocbc · OCBC Singapore ·
- Seniority
- C level
- Category
- Network engineering
- Company size
- 1000+
ocbc · OCBC Singapore ·
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.
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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
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.