Shift Network Security Engineer

We're Hiring: Shift Network Security Engineer!

We are seeking an experienced Senior Network & Security Engineer to design, implement, and manage complex network and security infrastructures. The ideal candidate will have hands on expertise in firewalls, data center technologies, ACI, routing/switching, and security solutions. This role involves leading migration projects, ensuring high network performance, and supporting mission critical operations.

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Work Mode: Work From Office
Role: Shift Network Security Engineer

Salary - 16600 AED + Benefits

Experience - 8+ years

What You'll Do:

Network & Security Engineering

• Design, deploy, and manage enterprise network and security solutions.
• Install, configure, and support routers, switches, firewalls, proxies, SSL/IPsec VPNs, and wireless controllers.
• Administer and troubleshoot firewalls including Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA/FTD, and Juniper SRX.
• Implement network segmentation, DMZ architectures, VLANs, ACLs, NAT/PAT, EtherChannel, IP SLA, HSRP, and routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP).
• Manage 1500+ network devices across global environments.

Data Center & ACI Operations

• Deploy and manage Cisco ACI fabrics (spines, leaves, APICs).
• Migrate workloads and maintain policies, EPGs, bridge domains, contracts, L2Out/L3Out, and AEP configurations.
• Perform ACI upgrades, health checks, and performance tuning.
• Oversee multi site/multi pod ACI environments with end to end documentation.

Security Infrastructure Management

• Configure and maintain F5 LTM and ASM for application delivery and security.
• Implement Cisco ISE for AAA, 802.1x, RADIUS/TACACS+, and network access control.
• Perform security monitoring, threat mitigation, vulnerability assessments, and log analysis.
• Manage SSL decryption, URL filtering, content filtering, Cisco AMP, Wildfire, and Panorama/FMC administration.

Migration & Project Delivery

• Lead migrations including firewalls (ASA Palo Alto), VPN infrastructures, and data center DMZ transitions.
• Deploy new distribution center infrastructures including Nexus Core, Catalyst switches, Palo Alto Firewalls, and F5 LTM.
• Ensure seamless execution of project deliverables with change management (CAB), compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Coordinate with cross functional teams to ensure minimal downtime.

Operations & Support

• Provide Level 2/3 support for complex incidents and escalations.
• Maintain documentation for network diagrams, configurations, policies, and operational procedures.
• Conduct 24/7 support for critical environments when required.
• Train and mentor junior team members.

Key Skills & Technologies Network

• Cisco Nexus, Catalyst, ASR
• Routing: BGP, EIGRP, OSPF
• Switching, VPC, VDC
• MPLS, Multi homing
• IPAM, Syslog (Kiwi), Orion NMS

Security

• Palo Alto (Panorama), Fortinet
• Cisco ASA, FTD
• Juniper SRX
• F5 LTM, ASM
• Cisco ISE (AAA, 802.1x)
• URL/Content Filtering, SSL Decryption
• VPN technologies (SSL, IPsec)

Data Center

• Cisco ACI (Fabric deployment, BD, EPG, AEP, L2Out/L3Out)
• DMZ designs
• Fabric upgrades & optimization

Certifications (Preferred)

• CCNP / CCIE (Routing & Switching or Security)
• Palo Alto PCNSE
• F5 Certifications
• ITIL Foundation v4

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and let's secure the future together!