Network and Security Engineer (Contract)

We are seeking a skilled Network security Engineer to design implement maintain and troubleshoot enterprise network security infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with switches routers firewalls and enterprise networking environments ensuring high availability security and optimal network performance.

Contract Type - 6 Months (extendable)
Salary - 12000 AED to 16000 AED

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement manage and troubleshoot network devices including switches routers and firewalls.
  
• Monitor network performance and proactively identify and resolve issues.
  
• Implement and maintain LAN WAN WLAN and VPN connectivity.
  
• Ensure network security through firewall configuration access controls and security best practices.
  
• Perform network upgrades migrations and infrastructure improvements.
  
• Collaborate with IT teams to support business applications and services.
  
• Create and maintain network documentation diagrams and standard operating procedures.
  
• Conduct root cause analysis for network outages and performance issues.
  
• Provide technical support and guidance to internal stakeholders.
  
• Ensure compliance with organizational security policies and industry standards.
  
• Deploy and manage Cisco Catalyst Center ISE and Software-Defined Access (SDA) environments.
  
• Implement and troubleshoot NAC solutions and network segmentation.
  
• Implement Cisco and Huawei enterprise routing and switching environments.
  
• Implement Cisco Fortinet and Palo Alto firewall environments.
  
• Support SolarWinds and Gigamon platforms for monitoring visibility and troubleshooting.
  
• Support SD-WAN deployments secure remote access and VPN solutions.
  
• Develop HLD LLD implementation plans and operational documentation.
  
• Coordinate with OEMs vendors and customer stakeholders.
  
• Lead implementation migration and UAT activities for network and cybersecurity projects.
  
• Support data governance information protection and secure data transfer initiatives.
  

RequirementsEDUCATION/ QUALIFICATION

• Bachelors degree in computer science Information Technology Network Engineering or a related field

WORK EXPERIENCE

• 5 - 8 years of experience in Network security Infrastructure projects.

KNOWLEDGE

• Experience implementing and managing enterprise network environments.
  
• Knowledge of network security principles and best practices.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  

SKILLS

Core Technologies

• Cisco & Huawei Routing and Switching
  
• Cisco Catalyst Center
  
• Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
  
• Network Access Control (NAC)
  
• Software Defined Access (SDA)
  
• SD-WAN (Cisco Viptela)
  
• Cisco Fortinet & Palo Alto Firewalls
  

Monitoring & Visibility

• SolarWinds Network Management
  
• Gigamon Network Visibility & Traffic Aggregation
  
• Network Performance Monitoring and Troubleshooting
  

Data Center & Infrastructure

• Data Center Networking
  
• F5 Load Balancers
  
• Enterprise Infrastructure Management
  
• Conduct Site surveys
  

Added Advantage (Cybersecurity Technologies)

• Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
  
• Network Detection & Response (NDR)
  
• Mobile Device Management (MDM)
  
• Data Classification Solutions
  
• Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
  
• Data Diode Solutions
  
• Network Security Monitoring
  
• Security Policy Management
  

Preferred Certifications

• CCNP Enterprise / CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure
  
• CCNP Security
  
• PCNSE
  
• Fortinet NSE4 or equivalent security

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 12000 - 16000