Cycle & Carriage

Distributes, sells and services motor vehicles

Systems Engineer - Network

Network Engineering & AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSingaporeNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A degree or diploma in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is required.
At least 6 years of hands-on experience as a Network Engineer, ideally in a medium to large enterprise with multiple sites, is required.
A proven track record of designing and delivering network projects end to end, from requirements and design through cutover and handover, is required.
Experience managing vendors, including verifying deliverables and holding them to service-level agreements, is required.
In-depth knowledge of networking protocols and technologies, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, STP, VPN (IPsec/SSL), MPLS, BGP, OSPF, QoS, and SD-WAN, is required.
Hands-on configuration and troubleshooting experience with enterprise network equipment from vendors such as Fortinet, Aruba, HPE, Cisco, and Ruckus is required.
Strong experience with FortiGate firewalls, including policy design, NAT, VPN, and availability, is required.
Experience designing and deploying enterprise wireless networks, including site surveys, radio-frequency planning, and controller-based or cloud-managed WLAN, is required.
Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools such as SolarWinds is required.
A solid understanding of network security principles, hardening, segmentation, and cyber hygiene is required.
Working knowledge of cloud networking in AWS and/or Azure, including VPC/VNet, transit gateways, site-to-site VPN, and Direct Connect/ExpressRoute, is required.
Exposure to multi-cloud networking and hybrid connectivity is required.
Experience with network access control, such as Cisco ISE, Aruba ClearPass, or FortiNAC, and zero-trust or SASE solutions is required.
The role requires a self-driven individual contributor who takes ownership without close supervision.
The role requires analytical and problem-solving ability, a calm and methodical approach under pressure, clear communication, confidence managing vendors, and the ability to balance project deadlines with business-as-usual priorities.
The role requires continuous learning about network and security technology trends.

Responsibilities

Lead technical delivery of network projects, including site openings and relocations, hardware refreshes, WAN/SD-WAN migrations, wireless upgrades, and firewall consolidation.
Define project scope, technical requirements, implementation plans, rollback plans, and test criteria.
Perform hands-on installation, configuration, migration, and cutover, including out-of-hours change windows.
Own network architecture across LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, wireless, data centre, remote access, and cloud connectivity.
Produce high-level and low-level designs, network diagrams, IP addressing and VLAN schemes, and routing and segmentation standards.
Partner with Product, Application, Security, and Cloud teams to design network solutions for new services and keep designs current as changes are implemented.
Identify and deliver continuous improvements to network resilience, performance, and security.
Plan and execute firmware and software upgrades, patching, and configuration standardisation.
Strengthen redundancy, failover, and backup of network configurations, and test them periodically.
Automate repetitive tasks such as configuration backups, compliance checks, and reporting.
Provide second- and third-level support for network incidents and service requests, and own escalated issues through resolution.
Proactively monitor network health, availability, and capacity using tools such as SolarWinds, and act on alerts before they affect users.
Perform root cause analysis and drive problem management to prevent recurrence.
Raise and execute changes through the change management process.
Participate in an on-call roster and support after-hours maintenance as required.
Maintain agreed service levels for network availability and performance.
Implement and maintain network security controls, including firewall policies, segmentation, NAC, VPN, and secure remote access.
Keep network devices hardened, patched, and compliant with security baselines, and remediate vulnerabilities within agreed timelines.
Support internal and external audits and follow through on remediation actions.
Ensure IT operations, communications, service, and security policies and processes are followed.
Prepare technical requirements and RFP inputs, assess proposals, and support contract discussions.
Manage network vendors from requirements and evaluation through delivery.
Track vendor SLA performance, run regular service reviews, and manage maintenance contracts, licenses, hardware lifecycle, and renewals.
Keep network diagrams, configurations, asset records, standard operating procedures, and runbooks accurate and current.

Desired Qualifications

CCNA or CCNP certification (Enterprise or Security) is preferred.
Vendor certifications such as Fortinet NSE or Aruba ACMP are an advantage.

Country

Singapore

Job Description

Joining C&C is a distinctive opportunity to develop your career within a successful organization where everyone respects each other and enjoys working together. We recognize your performance in both tangible and intangible ways, by providing you development opportunities and making you feel respected.

Key responsibilities

1. Network projects, BAU network enhancements and design

Lead the technical delivery of network projects such as site openings and relocations, hardware refresh, WAN/SD-WAN migration, wireless upgrades and firewall consolidation.
Define scope, technical requirements, implementation plans, rollback plans and test criteria.
Execute hands-on installation, configuration, migration and cutover, including out-of-hours change windows.
Responsible for network architecture across LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, wireless, data centre, remote access and cloud connectivity
Produce high-level and low-level designs (HLD/LLD), network diagrams, IP addressing and VLAN schemes, and routing and segmentation standards.
Partner with Product, Application, Security and Cloud teams to design network solutions for new services and keep designs current as changes land.
Identify and deliver continuous improvements to network resilience, performance, security.
Plan and execute firmware and software upgrades, patching and configuration standardisation.
Strengthen redundancy, failover and backup of network configurations, and test periodically.
Automate repetitive tasks such as config backups, compliance checks and reporting.

2. BAU support and operations

Provide 2nd and 3rd level support for network incidents and service requests, and own escalated issues through to resolution.
Proactively monitor network health, availability and capacity using tools such as SolarWinds, and act on alerts before they affect users.
Perform root cause analysis and drive problem management to prevent recurrence.
Raise and execute changes through the change management process
Participate in an on-call roster and support after-hours maintenance as required.
Maintain agreed service levels for network availability and performance.

3. Security and compliance

Implement and maintain network security controls including firewall policies, segmentation, NAC, VPN and secure remote access.
Keep network devices hardened, patched and compliant with security baselines, and remediate vulnerabilities within agreed timelines.
Support internal and external audits, and follow through remediation actions
Ensure IT operations, communications, service and security policies and processes are followed.

4.Vendor management & Documentation

Prepare technical requirements, RFP inputs, assess proposals, and support contract discussions
Manage network vendors from requirements and evaluation through to delivery.
Track vendor SLA performance, run regular service reviews, and manage maintenance contracts, licenses and hardware lifecycle and renewals.
Keep network diagrams, configurations, asset records, standard operating procedures and runbooks accurate and current.

Job Requirements

Requirements

Education and experience

Degree or Diploma in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field.
At least 6 years of hands-on experience as a Network Engineer, ideally in a medium to large enterprise with multiple sites.
Proven track record of designing and delivering network projects end to end, from requirements and design through to cutover and handover.
Experience managing vendors including verifying deliverables and holding them to SLAs.

Technical skills

In-depth knowledge of networking protocols and technologies: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, STP, VPN (IPsec/SSL), MPLS, BGP, OSPF, QoS and SD-WAN.
Hands-on configuration and troubleshooting of enterprise network equipment from vendors such as Fortinet, Aruba, HPE, Cisco and Ruckus.
Strong experience with firewalls (FortiGate), including policy design, NAT, VPN and availability.
Enterprise wireless design and deployment, including site surveys, RF planning and controller-based or cloud-managed WLAN.
Network monitoring and troubleshooting tools such as SolarWinds
Solid understanding of network security principles, hardening, segmentation and cyber hygiene.
Working knowledge of cloud networking in AWS and/or Azure (VPC/VNet, transit gateways, site-to-site VPN, Direct Connect/ExpressRoute).
Exposure to multi-cloud networking and hybrid connectivity.
Experience with NAC (e.g. Cisco ISE, Aruba ClearPass, FortiNAC) and zero-trust or SASE solutions.
CCNA or CCNP (Enterprise or Security) preferred
Vendor certifications such as Fortinet NSE or Aruba ACMP are an advantage.

Personal attributes

Self-driven individual contributor who takes ownership without close supervision.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a calm, methodical approach under pressure.
Clear communicator and Confident in managing vendors
Able to balance project deadlines with BAU priorities and switch between them effectively.
Continuous learner who keeps up with network and security technology trends.

About the Company

Cycle & Carriage (C&C) is one of Singapore’s leading automotive groups. Established in 1899, we have grown from our beginnings as a trader in nutmegs and other sundries to a business that distributes, retails and provides aftersales services for passenger and commercial vehicles. Today, our portfolio in Singapore includes Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, Kia, Citroën, Maxus, ORA, smart, Gogoro, PEUGEOT and Leapmotor, as well as our used-car business, Republic Auto. We also represent Zhongtong buses and SITRAK.

At C&C, it is more than the recognition we have earned over the years. “Exceptional Journeys” reflects what we strive to create for our customers, our people and the brands we represent. We bring together strong teams, technical expertise and a commitment to service to create experiences that go beyond expectations. Whether it is a customer we serve, an employee we support or a brand we represent, we aim to help create exceptional journeys at every touchpoint.

We believe our people are at the heart of our business. We strive to create a workplace where people can grow, contribute and feel a sense of belonging. We put a strong emphasis on appreciation, recognition and giving our people opportunities to develop.

Our people practices have also been recognised through various awards, including:

HR Asia’s Best Companies to Work For – Platinum Award 2025, marking our 11th consecutive year of recognition
Happiest Workplace Certified 2024

As the automotive industry continues to evolve, we are also growing our presence in electric and new energy vehicles and mobility solutions. This gives our people the opportunity to be part of an industry that is changing how people and businesses move. Keen for a career conversation? Connect with us to find out more.

You will be notified if you are shortlisted. By submitting your application, you consent to the collection, use and disclosure of your personal data contained in this application for the purposes of assessing your career application, in accordance with C&C’s applicable personal data protection policies.

About the Company

Cycle & Carriage

Distributes, sells and services motor vehicles

Cycle & Carriage distributes, sells and services passenger cars and commercial vehicles in Singapore. Its retail business connects individual drivers and business customers with a portfolio of international vehicle brands, supporting customers from choosing a vehicle through the ownership period. The company also operates Republic Auto, which retails used cars as part of its wider automotive business. Its work combines sales consultation, vehicle delivery and aftersales support, while customers can arrange financing and insurance as part of their purchase. Established in 1899 as a trader in nutmegs and other sundries, Cycle & Carriage is headquartered in Singapore.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Not listed
Founded: 1899

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