Network & Security Engineer
On-siteAbu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Job Summary
Design, deploy, and maintain LAN/WAN solutions while configuring routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points. Manage network performance, implement VPNs and SD-WAN, and enforce security policies using tools like Palo Alto, Cisco, and Fortinet firewalls. Monitor traffic for suspicious activities, conduct vulnerability assessments, and perform root cause analysis on security incidents. Act as the first point of contact for network and security issues, ensuring compliance with ISO 27001, NIST, and GDPR standards. Provide technical support to cross-functional teams and document configurations and incident resolutions. Full-time role with occasional on-call support; some local travel required.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in network engineering or security roles
- Proven experience with network devices (routers, switches, firewalls) and security technologies (IDS/IPS, VPN, NDR, WAF, Load Balancers)
- Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and network troubleshooting
- Proficiency in firewall and VPN technologies (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco FTD)
- Experience with network switches & routers (Cisco, Juniper, Huawei)
- Experience with SDN (Cisco ACI)
- Experience with network monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Nagios, Wireshark)
- Experience with Load Balancers/WAF (F5, Array)
- Experience with NAC (Cisco ISE, Forescout, Aruba)
- Familiarity with network security best practices, encryption technologies, and secure network design
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNP), Palo Alto PCNSE, Fortinet NSE, JNCIA, or equivalent certifications
- Full-time position with occasional on-call or after-hours support as required
- Some local travel may be required depending on the nature of the role
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with cloud networks and hybrid environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) is a plus
- Experience with automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, Python scripting)
- Experience with DNS Security (F5, Infoblox)
- Familiarity with security Email Security tools (e.g., Fortimail, Proofpoint)
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance standards and frameworks (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS)
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