Technical Specialist Network

About the Role

The Technical Specialist, Network and Connectivity is responsible for the implementation, operation, and continuous improvement of the enterprise IT network infrastructure across all Thai Union locations, including corporate offices, data centers, and production sites globally.

Reporting to the Product Owner, Network and Connectivity, this role ensures that network services are secure, resilient, and aligned to the organization's business objectives. The incumbent will work primarily across LAN, WLAN, WAN, SD-WAN, and cloud networking domains, and will actively contribute to network architecture decisions, infrastructure refresh programs, and technology standardization initiatives.

The role also maintains a working awareness of OT network environments to support coordination between IT and plant operations teams where needed.

The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on technical depth in enterprise IT networking, combined with the ability to engage effectively with cross-functional teams, vendors, and senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Telecommunications, or a related technical field. Equivalent professional experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in enterprise network engineering or a similar technical role, with exposure to multi-site and multi-vendor environments.
• Experience with network infrastructure refresh projects, including vendor engagement, BoM development, and implementation coordination.
• Exposure to OT or industrial network environments (manufacturing, logistics) is an advantage but not required.

Technical Skills

• Strong hands-on expertise in LAN and WLAN technologies: switching (VLANs, STP, LACP), routing (OSPF, BGP), and wireless (802.11ax/Wi-Fi 6).
• Proficiency with enterprise networking platforms such as Aruba, Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto, or equivalent.
• Experience with SD-WAN platforms and WAN optimization technologies.
• Working knowledge of cloud networking on one or more of AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Familiarity with network monitoring and management tools (e.g., SNMP-based NMS, NetFlow analyzers, syslog platforms).
• Understanding of Zero Trust architecture, SASE frameworks, and modern network security principles.
• Experience with IAM integration into network access control (RADIUS, 802.1X, Microsoft Entra).

Certifications (Preferred, Not Required)

• CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent enterprise networking certification.
• Aruba Certified Mobility Professional (ACMP) or Aruba Certified Design Expert (ACDX).
• Fortinet NSE 4 or above, or Palo Alto PCNSE.
• Relevant cloud networking certifications (AWS Advanced Networking, Azure Network Engineer) are a bonus.

Candidates with strong demonstrated experience are encouraged to apply regardless of certification status.

Additional Information

Work location: Bangkok, SM Tower Building