Lead Network security engineer

LanceSoft Middle East; Dubai; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Dubai is seeking a Lead Network Security Engineer for a 12+ month contract role. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in network security technologies, including Cisco and Fortinet, and have strong management skills. This position is ideal for professionals with a proven track record in leading network teams and implementing security measures in complex environments.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto, and Forcepoint Proxy environments.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, Routing, Switching, and Firewalls.
• Experience with network monitoring tools like SolarWinds.

Skills

Cisco

Fortinet

Palo Alto

TCP / IP

Routing

Switching

Firewalls

VPN

Proxy

IPS

F5 WAF

Network Security Tools

Cloud Networking

Network Monitoring Tools

Network Automation

Education

Cisco Certifications (CCNP / CCIE)

Fortinet Certifications (NSE4 / NSE7)

ITIL Foundation Certification

Job description

Job Opportunity : Lead Network Security Engineer

We are hiring for the position of Lead Network Security Engineer in Dubai. This is an onsite, 12+ months contract role, primarily for candidates from the Philippines, Arab countries, and Eastern Europe.

Technical Skills :

• Expertise in Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Forcepoint Proxy network environments
• Strong knowledge of TCP / IP, Routing, Switching, Firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco), VPN, Proxy, IPS, F5 WAF, Cisco ACI Fabric, routers, and switches (Catalyst / Nexus)
• Experience configuring and managing F5 LTM / GTM and Citrix ADC load balancers
• Hands-on experience with BGP, OSPF, MPLS, SD-WAN, VPNs, VLANs
• Proficiency with network security tools and practices, including firewalls and IPS / IDS
• Familiarity with Cloud Networking (AWS VPC, Azure Virtual Networks, GCP Interconnect)
• Experience with network monitoring tools like SolarWinds, Riverbed
• Knowledge of network automation using Python, Ansible, Terraform
• Understanding of ITSM frameworks such as ITIL

Management Skills :

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Experience leading and mentoring network teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects

Education & Certifications :

• Cisco Certifications (CCNP / CCIE)
• Fortinet Certifications (NSE4 / NSE7)
• ITIL Foundation Certification

Application Process :

Interested candidates should send their CV along with the following details :

• Notice Period
• Current Location

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