Network Manager

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The Network Manager is responsible for the planning, implementation, and management of all network infrastructure within the organization. This includes overseeing network security, performance, and connectivity across all locations. The ideal candidate will lead a team of network engineers and administrators to ensure optimal network operations and support business continuity.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Implement changes and manage LAN, WAN, wireless, Proxy, Telephony and VPN infrastructure.

• Monitor network and telephony performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure high availability and security.

• Lead the network team in daily operations, upgrades, and network and telephony-related projects.

• Maintain and improve network security protocols, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and endpoint protection.

• Manage vendor relationships for networking hardware, software, and services.

• Create and maintain documentation on network configurations, procedures, and changes.

• Develop disaster recovery and business continuity plans for the network infrastructure.

• Collaborate with other IT teams to support enterprise applications and systems.

• Stay current on emerging technologies and recommend upgrades or enhancements.

• Managed Service Providers and Vendors to ensure SLA’s and KPI’s are met based on the SOW

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master’s preferred).

• 5+ years of experience in network administration or engineering, with 2+ years in a supervisory or managerial role.

• Strong understanding of network hardware, routing, switching, firewalls, wireless access points and telephony (Genesys)

• Hands-on experience with Cisco, Palo Alto, HP Aruba, Skyhigh, F5 VPN or similar enterprise network environments.

• Proficiency in network monitoring tools (, SolarWinds).

• Knowledge of cloud networking (Azure) and SD-WAN technologies is a plus.

• Relevant certifications such as CCNP, CCNA, CompTIA Network+, or equivalent preferred.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

About AXA

A global leader in insurance and investments, AXA takes care of 103 million lives in 64 countries worldwide. We actively invest in pioneering and personalized solutions to meet your ever-changing needs and exceed your expectations. In the Philippines, we are in partnership with Metrobank, one of the country's strongest banks.

About the Entity

Established in 1999, AXA Philippines is one of the largest and fastest growing life insurance companies in the country. It offers financial security to more than one million individuals through its group and individual life insurance as well as general insurance products through its subsidiary Charter Ping An.

AXA Philippines is one of the first to introduce bancassurance operations in the country, and is among the pioneers in the investment-linked insurance sector.

AXA now offers a complete range of products for all its customers’ insurance and financial protection needs, including savings and investments, health plans, income protection, and health coverage; and through its general insurance subsidiary Charter Ping An Insurance Corporation: fire, motor car, marine cargo, personal accident, bonds, casualty, and engineering insurance products.

AXA Philippines closed 2017 with billion in total premium income and billion in gross written premiums from Charter Ping An. Today, AXA has more than 4,000 financial advisers in 36 branches, and 700 financial executives in over 900 Metrobank and PSBank branches nationwide. Charter Ping An, on the other hand, has 22 branches nationwide and 2,007 agents.

AXA Philippines is a joint venture between the AXA Group, headquartered in France, and the Metrobank Group, one of the largest financial conglomerates in the Philippines.

The Metrobank Group is a conglomerate of industry-leading businesses that includes First Metro Investment Corporation, Metrobank Credit Cards, Federal Land, Toyota, and Manila Doctors Hospital. It was hailed Best Bank in the Philippines in 2010, 2011, and 2012 by Euromoney and recognized as the strongest bank in the Philippines by The Asian Banker in 2013. It is owned by the Ty Family whose major business interests include financial services, real estate development, power, and manufacturing.

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