Cisco Network Engineer

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

Job summary

A growing technology firm is seeking a skilled Cisco Network Engineer to design, implement, maintain, and support their network infrastructure. Key responsibilities include deploying secure networks, troubleshooting performance issues, and collaborating with IT staff to optimize the network. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree, Cisco certifications, and hands-on experience with networking technologies. This position offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment, focusing on network security and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Network Engineer in an enterprise Cisco environment.
• Cisco certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE (preferred/required based on level).
• Hands-on experience with Cisco routing, switching, ASA/Firepower firewalls and wireless technologies.
• Strong knowledge of network protocols (e.g. BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, STP, HSRP, VRRP).
• Experience with network monitoring tools (e.g. SolarWinds, PRTG, Cisco Prime).
• Familiarity with IP address management and network access control.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy functional and secure networks using Cisco technologies.
• Configure and install Cisco hardware, software, and network services.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Collaborate with network architects and IT staff to optimize the existing network.
• Manage Cisco equipment upgrades, patches, and security configurations.
• Provide Level 2/3 support and troubleshooting.
• Maintain accurate documentation of network infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with IT policies and security protocols.
• Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing.
• Conduct network performance tuning and capacity planning.

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 systems engineering team that is responsible for building scalable secure and highly available network architectures using Cisco technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and deploy functional and secure networks (LAN WAN WLAN VLAN VPN) using Cisco routers switches and firewalls.
• Configure and install Cisco hardware software and network services.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure high levels of performance availability and security.
• Collaborate with network architects and other IT staff to optimize and expand the existing network.
• Manage Cisco equipment upgrades patches and security configurations.
• Provide Level 2/3 support and troubleshooting to resolve network issues.
• Maintain accurate documentation of network infrastructure and configuration.
• Ensure compliance with IT policies security protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in disaster recovery planning and regular testing.
• Conduct network performance tuning and capacity planning.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Network Engineer preferably in an enterprise Cisco environment.
• Cisco certifications such as CCNA CCNP or CCIE (preferred/required based on level).
• Hands‑on experience with Cisco routing switching ASA/Firepower firewalls and wireless technologies.
• Strong knowledge of network protocols (e.g. BGP OSPF EIGRP STP HSRP VRRP).
• Experience with network monitoring tools (e.g. SolarWinds PRTG Cisco Prime).
• Familiarity with IP address management and network access control.
• Excellent problemsolving communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team‑oriented collaborative environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with SDWAN Cisco DNA Center or Meraki solutions.
• Knowledge of cloud networking (AWS Azure GCP).
• Understanding of cybersecurity best practices and tools.
• Scripting skills (e.g. Python Bash) for network automation.