Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Posted on 03/04/2025
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Network & Security Engineer to design, implement, and maintain the company's network and security infrastructure. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of network protocols, security policies, and firewall management, combined with the ability to troubleshoot complex network and security issues.
You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the security, efficiency, and performance of all IT systems, enabling secure communication, data transfer, and protection from cyber threats.
Key Responsibilities: Network Infrastructure Design & Implementation:
- Design, deploy, and maintain local and wide area network (LAN/WAN) solutions.
- Configure and troubleshoot network devices including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points.
- Manage and monitor network performance, ensuring optimal uptime and minimal disruptions.
- Implement and manage VPNs, SD-WAN, and other remote access technologies.
Network Security Management:
- Develop and enforce security policies and best practices for network infrastructure.
- Configure, monitor and manage firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Cisco, Fortinet, Checkpoint).
- Implement Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS).
- Perform regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
- Ensure compliance with internal and external security standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR).
- Act as the first point of contact for network and security-related incidents.
- Investigate, analyze, and resolve network and security issues in a timely manner.
- Respond to security alerts and take appropriate action, such as mitigation or escalation.
- Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Security Monitoring & Reporting:
- Continuously monitor network traffic for suspicious activities and potential security breaches.
- Maintain network security logs and generate reports for management.
- Assist with security audits and risk assessments, identifying potential vulnerabilities.
- Collaborate with IT teams, vendors, and other departments to implement network and security solutions.
- Provide technical expertise and support to other teams for troubleshooting and resolving network issues.
- Document network configurations, security measures, incident resolutions, and best practices.
Requirements
Professional Experience:
- 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).
- Experience with cloud networks and hybrid environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) is a plus.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 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).
Working Conditions:
- 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.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Certifications:
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNP), Palo Alto PCNSE, Fortinet NSE, JNCIA, or equivalent certifications.