Regional ICT Infrastructure & Network Engineer

Application deadline
Place of work
17th Floor, NEX Tower, 6786 Ayala Avenue, Makati City, Philippines 1223
Contract
Open-ended

The Regional ICT Infrastructure & Network Engineer is a senior technical expert responsible for the design, deployment, and resilience of ICT infrastructure and telecommunications systems across the Philippines, Japan and Pacific sites of the ICRC (Papua New Guinea, Australia, Fiji). 

Accountabilities and responsibilities

  • Design, implement and maintain secure, resilient and scalable ICT infrastructure supporting operational activities across the Area of Responsibility.
  • Independently carries out large computer and telecommunications infrastructure projects according to ICRC standards.
  • Provide technical leadership for the design, deployment and maintenance of infrastructure systems, including:
    • enterprise servers and virtualization platforms
    • network infrastructure (LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, SD-WAN)
    • unified communications systems  
    • end-user computing environments
  • Act as regional technical advisor on ICT infrastructure and telecommunications systems (VSAT satellite communications, HF/VHF radio)
  • Maintain and document ICT architecture, infrastructure configurations and operational procedures.
  • Support, guide and train the ICT teams in the installation, configuration and maintenance of infrastructure equipment and communications systems.
  • Monitor ICT systems and proactively identify risks, vulnerabilities or improvement opportunities.
  • Test ICT infrastructure components to ensure compliance with ICRC standards and optimal operational performance. 

Additional duties

  • Identify knowledge gaps and contribute to ICT capacity building initiatives across the region.
  • Support pilot deployments of new ICT technologies and contribute technical feedback to global ICT product lines.
  • Contribute to the development and testing of disaster recovery and business continuity plans for ICT systems.
  • Provide advanced technical support for complex infrastructure incidents and major service disruptions.
  • Mentor ICT Specialists and provide technical guidance to strengthen operational capabilities.
  • Support procurement processes by defining technical specifications for ICT infrastructure equipment.
  • Design and implement infrastructure solutions ensuring security, scalability and resilience of systems supporting field operations.
  • Provide technical expertise for ICT deployments in emergency or field operational contexts.
  • Implement security measures, conduct infrastructure risk assessments and contribute to cybersecurity best practices.
  • Provide technical advice on infrastructure strategy and long-term ICT architecture development.
  • Promote sustainable ICT practices including energy-efficient infrastructure and responsible equipment lifecycle management.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and contribute to innovation initiatives improving ICT operational capabilities.
  • Produce technical reports and documentation supporting operational planning and infrastructure performance monitoring. 

Reporting

  • Provide regular reports to the ICT Coordinator regarding infrastructure performance, technical challenges and operational improvements.
  • Provide mission reports following technical deployments or regional support activities.
  • Ensure that infrastructure documentation and operational procedures remain accurate and up to date.
  • Provide technical recommendations and improvement proposals related to ICT infrastructure and telecommunications. 

Selection requirements

  • Minimum 8 years of professional experience in ICT infrastructure engineering.
  • Proven experience in designing and operating enterprise IT infrastructure environments.
  • Strong expertise in several of the following domains:
    • Enterprise server infrastructure and virtualization platforms
    • Network architecture (LAN/WAN/Wi-Fi/SD-WAN)
    • Telecommunications systems including VSAT satellite communications and radio systems (HF/VHF)
    • Unified communications and VoIP systems
    • End-user computing environments
  • Experience supporting infrastructure deployments in remote or operational environments is an asset.
  • Understanding specific thematic (cybersecurity, transformative initiatives, information management, data analytics, business intelligence tools) is a plus
  • Experience working in international environments or multi-country technical operations is highly desirable.
  • Must be open to travel regionally and internationally to support operational activities. 

What we offer

  • Diverse and humanitarian-minded workforce
  • An opportunity to contribute to institutional efforts to protect and assist conflict victims worldwide
  • Training opportunities
  • Flexible work schedule 

How to apply

Qualified applicants are requested to submit their comprehensive and updated resume along with their motivation letter. Only applications received through the career page link will be pre-screened/processed.

Deadline of application: 31 March 2026
Target Start Date: Immediately
Office Address: 17th Floor, NEX Tower, 6786 Ayala Avenue, Makati City, Philippines 1223

Only short-listed candidates will be notified. This vacancy is open for Philippine residents only. 

About us

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a neutral, impartial and independent humanitarian organization that protects and assists people affected by armed conflict and other situations of violence around the world. It is present in over 100 countries, and its headquarters is in Geneva, Switzerland.