Avp, Infrastructure Engineer

**Location**:Singapore, SG

**Job Function**:Technology Group

**Job Type**:Permanent

**Req ID**:16283
- GIC is one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds. With over 2,000 employees across 11 locations around the world, we invest in more than 40 countries globally across asset classes and businesses. Working at GIC gives you exposure to an extraordinary network of the world’s industry leaders. As a leading global long-term investor, we Work at the Point of Impact for Singapore’s financial future, and the communities we invest in worldwide.

**Technology Group**
We experiment, design, and lead a 24×7 global business where we support core capabilities in asset management, trading, investment operations, and risk management. We deliver secure, reliable, and integrated solutions, and provide insights on new, and emerging technologies.

**Infrastructure Team**
You will help to build and sustain strong technology foundations forming the bedrock of GIC’s digital solutions.

**What will you do as an AVP, Infrastructure Engineer (Networks/Networks Automation)?**
- Automation Development:

- Design, develop, and implement network automation solutions using Ansible Automation Platform.
- Create and maintain Ansible playbooks, roles, and modules to automate network configurations and services.
- Integrate Ansible automation workflows with GitHub CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployment processes.
- Integrate Ansible with Grafana for automation metric and statistic Dashboarding and Django for automation reporting.
- Network Management:

- Ensure automated solutions are aligned with network architecture, security policies, and best practices.
- Strong knowledge and experience on Network and Security infrastructure products such as Cisco, Checkpoint, Palo Alto, F5, Symantec, Zscaler, AWS and Azure.
- Troubleshoot and resolve network issues, leveraging automation to improve response times and accuracy.
- Collaborate with network engineering teams to identify automation opportunities and requirements.
- Continuous Improvement and Continuous Delivery:

- Continuously evaluate and implement new automation tools and techniques to enhance network operations.
- Optimize existing automation scripts and processes for improved performance and scalability.
- Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in network automation and CI/CD practices.
- Collaboration and Support:

- Work closely with DevOps, Security, and Application teams to ensure seamless integration and operation of automated network services.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior network engineers and automation specialists.
- Collaborate with third-party vendors and service providers to support network automation initiatives.
- Documentation and Compliance:

- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for automation scripts, processes, and network configurations.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.

**What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?**
- Minimum of 5 years of core networking experience, including routing, switching, and firewall management.
- Experience with network security standards (e.g., CIS, CCOP), network performance tuning, and capacity planning.
- Extensive experience with Ansible Automation Platform for network automation, including proficiency in Ansible playbooks, roles, and modules.
- Experience with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., CI/CD pipelines, Jenkins, Git) and proven experience in integrating automation workflows with GitHub CI/CD pipelines.
- Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- Familiarity with ITIL or other IT service management frameworks.
- Experience working in Agile and Scrum environments. Proficiency with Jira for issue tracking and project management, experience using Confluence for documentation and team collaboration.
- Strong knowledge of network protocols and technologies such as TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VPN, and DNS.
- Familiarity with cloud networking and hybrid cloud environments, familiarity with network security principles and best practices.
- Proficiency in software development and monitoring technologies (e.g., Python, Java, Django, React, Grafana, Prometheus).
- Experience with network monitoring and management tools (e.g., Grafana, Prometheus).
- Relevant networking certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP) are highly desirable. Certifications in automation tools (e.g., Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation) are a plus. Programming languages (e.g., Python, Java) are a plus.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team.Detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering high-quality work.

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