network operations lead-cisco, huawei & h3c (hong kong).

about the company.
Our client is a highly respected, international banking institution with a strong and expanding footprint across the Asia-Pacific region. Renowned for its commitment to digital innovation, robust compliance, and operational excellence, the bank provides a dynamic environment where technology is leveraged as a core business driver. They offer excellent career progression, a collaborative corporate culture, and comprehensive employee benefits.

about the team.You will lead a high-performing and collaborative Information Technology infrastructure team comprised of specialized network and systems engineers. The team focuses on delivering stable, secure, and cutting-edge connectivity solutions to support fast-paced banking operations. Working closely with regional stakeholders and external vendors, this team prides itself on its technical agility, proactive problem-solving, and commitment to maintaining world-class operational uptime.

about the job.

As an Infrastructure Lead, you will:

• Drive the end-to-end implementation of critical network initiatives, aligning infrastructure deployment with global organizational standards.

• Oversee multi-vendor hardware ecosystems (including Cisco, Huawei, and H3C) across data and unified communications (VoIP) channels.

• Manage SLA compliance and hardware lifecycles with external service providers and vendors.

• Lead Tier 2/3 network operational support, troubleshooting, and infrastructure maintenance to ensure minimal downtime for banking operations.

• Standardise, review, and execute network change requests and validation protocols in alignment with standard maintenance windows.

• Author and update runbooks, disaster recovery (DR) playbooks, network diagrams, and monitoring frameworks to maintain operational readiness.

skills & experiences required.

The successful candidate will possess:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.

• Professional certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, HCIP, HCIE, or equivalent credentials are highly preferred.

• A minimum of 3–5 years of hands-on experience in network engineering or enterprise systems administration, ideally within a regulated financial services environment.

• Deep technical proficiency in enterprise routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP) and multi-vendor campus/datacenter switching topologies (Cisco, Huawei, and H3C).

• Solid understanding of next-generation firewall (NGFW) deployment and policy management (e.g., Palo Alto, Juniper).

• Familiarity with technology risk management frameworks and security compliance standards within the banking sector.

• An analytical mindset with a proven track record of thriving under pressure, alongside exceptional stakeholder communication skills.

• Fluency in professional English, Cantonese, and Mandarin is mandatory to collaborate effectively with regional teams.