Network Engineer (6-8 Years)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates Posted on 10/09/2025

Job Title: Senior Network & Security Engineer

Experience: 6-8 Years

Location: Dubai, UAE

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Network & Security Engineer to join our technical team. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in routing, switching, and firewall technologies, with exposure to both implementation and operations in enterprise or service provider environments.

The role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, high-performance network infrastructures while ensuring compliance, reliability, and scalability across all systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and support complex LAN/WAN networks and security architectures.
  
• Manage firewall configurations, VPNs, and network security policies (e.g., Fortinet, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, Check Point, etc.).
  
• Perform network troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and performance optimization.
  
• Support implementation projects, migrations, and upgrades for routing, switching, and security solutions.
  
• Administer and monitor network devices (routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers).
  
• Ensure high availability and security of critical network infrastructure.
  
• Work closely with cross-functional teams for seamless integration of security solutions.
  
• Create and maintain network documentation, topology diagrams, and configuration baselines.
  
• Participate in on-call rotation and provide escalation support during critical incidents.
  

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
  
• 6-8 years of hands-on experience in network and security engineering.
  
• Strong experience with Routing & Switching (Cisco, Juniper, etc.).
  
• Proven expertise in Firewall management (Fortinet / Palo Alto / Cisco ASA / Check Point).
  
• Knowledge of VPN technologies, NAT, ACLs, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, QoS, and IPSec.
  
• Experience in implementation and operations of enterprise-grade network and security solutions.
  
• Good understanding of network monitoring tools and incident response processes.
  

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
  
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
  
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities.
  
• Team player with a proactive and problem-solving mindset.