Join a globally recognized technology and internet services company as a Network Engineer within the Backbone Team. In this role, you will design, build, operate, and optimize the core network infrastructure that powers one of the world's largest digital ecosystems, supporting millions of users every day.
Working within the INSD Network Section, you will collaborate with experienced network engineers, DevOps specialists, and project managers to deliver secure, scalable, and highly available network services. This opportunity is ideal for engineers with strong network infrastructure, routing and switching, enterprise networking, and multi-vendor environment experience who are looking to advance their careers in a large-scale global environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, configure, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure across multi-vendor environments.
- Manage network lifecycle activities including deployment, upgrades, hardware refreshes, and infrastructure optimization.
- Create and maintain network documentation, topology diagrams, configuration backups, and operational procedures.
- Conduct configuration audits and proactively identify opportunities to improve network stability and performance.
- Evaluate new networking technologies and participate in Proof of Concept (PoC) testing for future infrastructure initiatives.
- Troubleshoot medium-to-large-scale network incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement long-term solutions.
- Provide on-call support for critical network infrastructure when required.
- Collaborate with DevOps engineers, tool developers, project managers, and infrastructure teams to deliver reliable network services.
- Support automation initiatives through scripting and configuration management where applicable.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Experience:
- 5+ years of hands-on experience designing, implementing, and operating enterprise network infrastructure.
- Strong technical knowledge equivalent to CCNP or JNCIP certification level.
- Experience managing multi-vendor networking environments and enterprise infrastructure projects.
- Strong troubleshooting experience within medium-to-large enterprise networks.
- Knowledge of enterprise firewalls and network security technologies, including Juniper SRX or equivalent.
- Experience supporting production network environments with high availability requirements.
Soft Skills:
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across technical and business teams.
- Strong analytical thinking and advanced problem-solving capabilities.
- Proactive approach to identifying infrastructure improvements and preventing recurring issues.
- Highly organized with strong documentation and operational management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities within fast-paced enterprise environments.
Language Requirements:
- Japanese: Native Level
- English: Conversational Level
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- CCIE, JNCIE, or equivalent advanced networking certification.
- Experience with public cloud networking, including AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
- Experience developing or maintaining network management and automation tools.
- Scripting or programming experience using Python, Bash, Java, Ruby, or similar languages.
- Experience working in bilingual technical environments supporting global infrastructure.
About the Company
Our client is a global technology leader operating a digital ecosystem comprising more than 70 interconnected services across Japan and international markets. Based in Tokyo, the Network Section is responsible for designing, operating, and continuously improving the backbone infrastructure that enables millions of users to access secure and reliable digital services every day.
The organization embraces innovation, automation, and modern infrastructure engineering, providing engineers with the opportunity to work on some of the largest enterprise network environments in Japan.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Support the backbone network of one of the world's leading technology ecosystems.
- Work alongside highly skilled network engineers, infrastructure specialists, DevOps engineers, and project managers.
- Gain hands-on experience with large-scale multi-vendor network infrastructure, enterprise routing and switching, and next-generation networking technologies.
- Participate in Proof of Concept (PoC) initiatives and technology evaluations using modern infrastructure solutions.
- Contribute to automation initiatives that improve operational efficiency and network reliability.
- Long-term contract opportunity with excellent career growth in enterprise networking and infrastructure engineering.
- Work from a modern Tokyo office while supporting mission-critical systems used by millions of customers worldwide.
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