Cisco Engineer

Info Resume Edge; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions firm is seeking a skilled Cisco Network Engineer to design and support their network infrastructure in Dubai. The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree and Cisco certifications, with experience in managing Cisco hardware and ensuring network security. Key responsibilities include optimizing performance, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with IT teams for network upgrades. This is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic team ensuring secure and reliable connectivity across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in Cisco network engineering roles.
• Cisco certification (e.g. CCNA, CCNP) is required; CCIE is a plus.
• Solid understanding of networking concepts and Cisco platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy and manage Cisco-based network solutions.
• Configure and troubleshoot LAN/WAN, VPN, VLANs.
• Monitor and optimize network performance.

Skills

Cisco network engineering

Network security

Routing and switching

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field

Tools

Cisco hardware

SolarWinds

PRTG

Wireshark

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and certified Cisco Network Engineer to design, implement, maintain and support our growing network infrastructure. You will be part of a dynamic team responsible for secure and reliable connectivity across our enterprise. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with Cisco hardware and software along with a strong grasp of network security, routing and switching.

Key Responsibilities

• Design deploy and manage Cisco‑based network solutions including routers, switches, firewalls and wireless devices.
• Configure and troubleshoot LAN/WAN, VPN, VLANs and network protocols (EIGRP, OSPF, BGP etc.).
• Monitor network performance and optimize performance and reliability.
• Implement and manage Cisco ASA, Firepower or similar firewall technologies.
• Provide Level 2/3 support and troubleshooting to resolve network issues.
• Maintain accurate network documentation and diagrams.
• Ensure network security and compliance with internal and external standards.
• Collaborate with vendors, stakeholders and cross‑functional IT teams for upgrades and integrations.
• Participate in disaster recovery planning and implementation.
• Perform routine network maintenance and upgrades.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field.
• Cisco certification (e.g. CCNA, CCNP) is required; CCIE is a plus.
• 35 years of hands‑on experience in Cisco network engineering roles.
• Solid understanding of networking concepts and Cisco platforms (e.g. Catalyst, Nexus).
• Experience with network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, PRTG or Wireshark.
• Familiarity with cloud networking (AWS, Azure) is an advantage.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and communication skills.