Network and System Admin

Role Overview

We are looking for a Network and System Administrator with over 5 years of experience in managing enterprise IT infrastructure. The ideal candidate has strong expertise in Cisco and Fortinet technologies, with a solid background in network security, system administration, and performance monitoring. Experience with implementing and optimizing monitoring tools is essential.

Responsibilities

• Network Administration
  • Configure, administer, and troubleshoot Cisco routers, switches, and Fortinet firewalls (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer).
  • Implement and maintain secure and scalable VLANs, VPNs (IPSec/SSL), and SD WAN solutions.
  • Apply firewall rules, NAT policies, and security profiles to ensure network segmentation and threat mitigation.
  • Monitor bandwidth utilization, network latency, and link performance using SNMP and flow based tools.
  • Participate in periodic network audits and upgrade cycles.
• System Administration
  • Maintain Windows/Linux servers (On Prem and Cloud), Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and file systems.
  • Apply security patches, OS updates, and system performance tuning regularly.
  • Implement user access controls, group policies, and multi factor authentication.
  • Ensure compliance with backup strategies and DR solutions.
  • Ensure AV and Digital systems are being maintained timely and up to date.
• Monitoring & Performance Management
  • Configure and optimize network and infrastructure monitoring tools (e.g., Grafana, Zabbix, PRTG, SolarWinds).
  • Generate real time dashboards and alerts for CPU, memory, disk usage, interface errors, and throughput.
  • Analyze logs and metrics to proactively prevent system failures and service disruptions.
  • Create performance reports for IT leadership and assist with capacity planning.
• Security & Compliance
  • Apply security hardening across network and system layers based on best practices (CIS, NIST, NESA).
  • Coordinate with security teams on threat detection, firewall tuning, and endpoint protection.
  • Support internal/external audits by providing infrastructure documentation, configurations, and incident reports.
  • Serve as an escalation point for L2/L3 network/system incidents.
  • Collaborate with DevOps, cybersecurity, and helpdesk teams for integrated IT service delivery.
  • Contribute to documentation of runbooks, SOPs, network diagrams, and system inventories.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years in network and system administration roles.
• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• Proven hands on experience with:
  • Fortinet security appliances (FortiOS, FortiGate, FortiManager)
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Professional (CCNP)
  • Fortinet NSE 4 or higher (Preferred)
  • ITIL Foundation is a plus.
• UAE driving license is must.

Benefits

• Great Place to Work
• Dynamic & Inclusive Work Culture
• Learn from Industry Experts

Job Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full time
• Job function: Information Technology

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates