Group Senior Network Engineer

DP World; Dubai; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is looking for a senior Network Engineer to manage and optimize its enterprise network infrastructure across all group entities. The ideal candidate will have robust technical skills, overseeing connections to cloud providers and leading network governance. This role demands extensive experience in network engineering, leadership abilities, and strong troubleshooting skills in a high-performance environment.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of hands-on experience in enterprise-level network engineering.
• 2+ years in a senior or group-level role.
• Deep knowledge of routing, switching, and cloud networking.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and management of enterprise network environments.
• Oversee cloud connectivity and monitor network performance.
• Mentor regional network engineers and document network infrastructure.

Skills

Routing & Switching

Network Security

SD-WAN

Cloud Networking

Troubleshooting

Communication

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Fortinet

Palo Alto

AWS

Azure

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the architecture, deployment, and lifecycle management of enterprise LAN/WAN/WLAN/SD-WAN environments across all group entities.
• Define and enforce network governance, design standards, and security best practices across business units and data centers.
• Manage and optimize firewall policies, VPN configurations, IPS/IDS, and remote access infrastructure in collaboration with security teams.
• Oversee connectivity to cloud providers (Azure, AWS, GCP) including ExpressRoute, VPN Gateways, and virtual networking (VNet/VPC).
• Monitor global network performance using enterprise tools (e.g., PRTG, SolarWinds, New Relic..etc) and respond proactively to anomalies.
• Support group-wide projects involving office expansions, data center transitions, acquisitions, and cloud migrations.
• Mentor and guide regional network engineers and provide 3rd-level escalation support.
• Collaborate with vendors and partners to evaluate and implement new network technologies.
• Maintain and regularly update network documentation, diagrams, IP schemas, and change control records.
• Contribute to disaster recovery and business continuity planning for network infrastructure.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of hands-on experience in enterprise-level network engineering, including 2+ years in a senior or group-level role.
• Deep knowledge of routing & switching (Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet), network security, SD-WAN, and wireless technologies.
• Hands-on experience with firewalls (FortiGate, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA), load balancers, and NAC solutions.
• Cloud networking knowledge (Azure Networking, AWS VPC/Subnetting, NSGs, VPN/ExpressRoute, Transit Gateway).
• Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.

Preferred Certifications:

• CCNP/CCIE, Fortinet NSE 7/8, or JNCIP/JNCIE
• Cloud certifications (e.g., Azure Network Engineer Associate, AWS Advanced Networking)
• ITIL Foundation certification (preferred for ITSM-aligned environments)

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