Senior Network Operations Expert

Winterthur Search Fund is a technology investment firm focused on IT and telecommunications sectors in emerging and developing markets.

As a Senior Network Operations Expert you will leverage your network operations and security experience to advise, create and manage technology projects. You will apply your specific technical expertise to support the executive team and our portfolio companies by serving as the chief expert of your technical domain. For this position, we are specifically looking for candidates who have real-world experience planning, implementing and operating network services/systems, to include hardware and virtual environments, in the Asia-Pacific or Southeast Asia region. Candidates with working knowledge of Cisco and Huawei equipment are ideal given our clients' dependence and preference for these vendors.

This position offers a flexible/remote work schedule customized to fit the selected candidate. We welcome qualified candidates located anywhere in the world.

Core Skills:

  • Expertise with IT and telecommunications networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies.

  • Familiarity with Layer 1, 2 and 3 network protocols (core/aggregation/access networks); static and dynamic routing protocols.

  • Knowledge of high-reliability networking demands and policies.

  • Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and specific operational impacts of cybersecurity lapses.

  • Knowledge of cybersecurity and privacy principles used to manage risks related to the use, processing, storage, and transmission of information or data.

  • Knowledge of cloud network and security devices, configuration and policies.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor degree in an Engineering discipline; Masters degree preferred

  • 10+ years of network operations and engineering experience, ideally in the Asia-Pacific or Southeast Asia region

  • Cisco and/or Huawei certifications

  • Solid organization and communication skills

  • Skilled at collaborating with others

  • Interest in entrepreneurial endeavors

Location: Remote; some travel may be required.

Benefits include a competitive salary package, performance bonuses and paid training and certifications, as needed.

Join us in shaping the future of ICT and driving technological advancement in developing markets. We look forward to hearing from you!

If you’re interested, please email us your resume and a brief summary of your specific area of technical expertise. Our team will review your experience and skills and schedule a brief virtual interview to get started. We look forward to hearing from you!