Senior/Staff Network Engineer

Airwallex1 months ago

Location

SG - Singapore

Type

Full Time

Salary

SGD 120,000 – 180,000

Level

Senior

Role

Network Engineer

Posted

Feb 10, 2026

Full TimeSenior

The role

Summary

Airwallex is seeking a Senior/Staff Network Engineer to build and maintain global corporate network infrastructure across 26+ offices worldwide. This role involves designing secure network architectures, managing multi-vendor environments including Juniper and Palo Alto systems, and leading network operations for a rapidly scaling fintech company valued at $8B.

What you'll do

Network Infrastructure Design: Build foundations of new corporate network and design team structure for future scaling

Global Office Network Deployment: Design and build corporate network infrastructure for new Airwallex offices worldwide and upgrade existing portfolio

Multi-Site Network Management: Design, implement, and maintain highly available and secure corporate network infrastructure (LAN, WAN, Wireless, VPN) across multiple global offices

Hardware Configuration: Configure on-premises gateway/router/networking hardware globally, including mixed vendors in various locations

Global Connectivity Management: Manage global connectivity over international leased lines and domestic internet connections

Complex Device Troubleshooting: Lead configuration and troubleshooting of complex network devices including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and wireless access points

Incident Response Leadership: Own CorpNet operations and act as first-responder for complex network issues, managing incidents through completion and after-action reports

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with CorpSec, ProdSec, Engineering, Product, IT Engineering, and Workplace teams to integrate network solutions

Network Documentation: Develop and maintain comprehensive network documentation including diagrams, configurations, and operational procedures

Technology Evaluation: Evaluate and recommend new networking technologies and solutions to support business growth

Team Leadership: Mentor, develop and coach network engineers and staff while managing underperformers and attracting talent

Global On-Call Support: Participate in global on-call rotation providing primary response for corporate networking issues in follow-the-sun model

After-Hours Implementation: Support flexible scheduling for network upgrades and weekend implementation work to minimize business disruption

What we look for

Technical

Juniper Networks ExpertiseSenior-level experience designing, implementing and maintaining Juniper network solutions

Palo Alto Networks ProficiencyAdvanced experience with Palo Alto Networks vendor solutions and security appliances

Multi-Vendor EnvironmentDemonstrated experience in mixed networking vendor environments (Juniper, Palo Alto, Cisco, Aruba) in global companies

China ConnectivityExperience with networking solutions for mainland China and international connectivity requirements

Wireless TechnologyStrong understanding of WiFi technology and endpoint engineering with hardware knowledge (Juniper Mist, Cisco Meraki, Aruba)

Command-Line ConfigurationExpert understanding of command-line configuration of networking hardware and vendors (JunOS, IOS, etc.)

Education

Bachelor's DegreeBachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (preferred)

Experience

Network Engineering Experience5+ years of relevant experience in similar network engineering role

Team LeadershipExperience managing or leading team of network engineers, ideally at startup from early days to large corporate footprint

Global Network OperationsExperience with international network operations and multi-region connectivity

Skills

Required skills

Juniper NetworksSenior-level expertise in Juniper routing and switching solutions

Palo Alto NetworksAdvanced proficiency with Palo Alto firewalls and security appliances

Multi-Vendor NetworksExperience managing mixed vendor environments (Cisco, Aruba, Juniper)

China Network ConnectivityKnowledge of mainland China networking requirements and international connectivity

Command-Line InterfaceExpert-level CLI configuration skills for JunOS, IOS, and other network operating systems

Wireless NetworkingStrong understanding of WiFi technology and enterprise wireless solutions

Nice to have

GlobalProtect VPNExperience with Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect VPN solutions

Prisma Cloud SecurityKnowledge of Prisma/Prisma Cloud security platforms

Team LeadershipExperience managing network engineering teams in startup environments

Identity StandardsUnderstanding of SAML, OAuth, SSO, and identity management protocols

Cloud InfrastructureExperience with AWS, GCP, and cloud networking concepts

Access Control SystemsKnowledge of RBAC, ABAC, PBAC, ACLs and access management principles

MDM SystemsExperience with mobile device management platforms (JAMF, Kandji, Intune)

SaaS ApplicationsExperience working with SaaS-based systems and applications

Compensation & benefits

Salary

SGD 120,000 – 180,000 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Global Career Growth

Opportunity to work across 26+ global offices and shape network infrastructure at scale

Equity Participation

Stock options in $8B valued fintech company backed by leading investors

Professional Development

Mentorship opportunities and career advancement in rapidly scaling technology environment

Flexible Work Arrangements

Support for after-hours implementations with flexible scheduling compensation

Equal Opportunity

Inclusive workplace committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment

Global Team Collaboration

Work with 2,000+ innovative professionals across international offices

Interview process

1
Initial Screening — Phone or video interview with HR to discuss background and basic qualifications
2
Technical Assessment — In-depth technical interview covering network design, troubleshooting scenarios, and vendor-specific knowledge
3
System Design Interview — Architecture discussion focusing on global network design and scalability challenges
4
Leadership & Behavioral — Interview with hiring manager discussing team leadership experience and cultural fit
5
Final Interview — Panel interview with senior leadership and cross-functional team members
6
Reference Checks — Verification of previous experience and technical capabilities