Overview
Global Network Operations - Specialist at Standard Chartered
Role description and responsibilities are listed below.
Responsibilities
- Manage major network incidents and critical migrations effectively.
- Perform SME-level troubleshooting for complex network issues, ensuring rapid recovery through technical solutions.
- Engage with external service providers, vendors, Advanced TAC, regional and global network teams, security teams, and broader technology support teams, as well as management and application / business support.
- Oversee the excellence of Incident, Problem, and Change Management for SCB Global Network Infrastructure.
- Lead high-priority incident calls that involve multi-component and multi-platform challenges, collaborating with peer infrastructure teams such as OS Platforms, Middleware, Database, and Application support.
- Conduct comprehensive root cause analysis and provide regular reporting on production issues to align with business and technology needs.
- Support system audits as required, ensuring all vulnerabilities are addressed and documented.
- Propose and manage relevant end-to-end service improvement initiatives aimed at risk mitigation and enhancing service stability.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date information regarding network physical and logical inventory, network diagrams, traffic flow, technical troubleshooting documents, and operational processes.
- Continuously identify problematic areas and implement permanent solutions.
- Communicate and interact with clients to provide expert guidance.
- Assist in the implementation of global projects, managing processes and documentation as needed for each project.
- Offer technical direction for systems migration and integration efforts.
- Meet and exceed established service level metrics regarding timeliness and accuracy.
- Collaborate as part of a global team to manage operations for multiple applications across various shifts.
- Contribute to the formulation of both short- and long-term strategic goals for network improvement.
- Adhere to shift roster as the position requires work on a rotating schedule, often including mornings, evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays.
Skills and Experience
ACI DC Infrastructure – Cisco ACI Platform (Good to Have)VMware NSX (Good to Have)Switching / Routing (WAN & LAN) - Cisco and Juniper (Mandatory Skill)Security Platforms - Juniper SRX, Cisco ASA Firewalls, VPN Gateways (Mandatory Skill)SME level technical & analytical skillsFirewall technologiesLoad balancer technologies (F5 & NGINX)IP Services like DNS, DHCP, IPAM, AAA PlatformsTime management skills and excellent customer focusQualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT or Computer Science, complemented by relevant professional certifications.Approximately 8 to 10 years of hands-on experience in Network WAN / LAN with a focus on Security technology, along with operational experience in an ISP setting, particularly within Banking and Financial Services Industry or in a RIM role managing large enterprise environments.Demonstrated capability to effectively manage the expectations of a diverse range of stakeholders.Subject Matter Expert (SME) level technical and analytical skills, with a strong background in root cause analysis and network performance optimization.Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, enabling clear articulation of ideas to stakeholders, from engineers to senior management.Experience collaborating with cross-border teams, ideally within the Banking and Financial Services sector.Strong time management abilities and a commitment to excellent customer service.Proficient in engaging and communicating with external clients and various internal teams.Strong interpersonal skills.Cultural awareness to understand varying business expectations across different cultural contexts.Industry certifications, specifically CCNP or equivalent, are essential.What We Offer
Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations.Time-off including annual leave, parental / maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holidays, totaling 30 days minimum.Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns.Wellbeing support through programs like Unmind, development courses, and global Employee Assistance Programme.A continuous learning culture to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning.Being part of an inclusive and values-driven organisation that embraces diversity and inclusion.#J-18808-Ljbffr