Juniper Support Engineer

Manpower Professional; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 167,400 - 223,200; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Professional is seeking a Network Security Specialist in Abu Dhabi to provide maintenance and support for security infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of Juniper and Cisco technologies, experience in a mission-critical enterprise environment, and at least 4 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include monitoring system performance, analyzing security logs, and documenting issues. A B.Sc. in Computer Science/Engineering and familiarity with security best practices are essential, and CISSP certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting network security in a mission‑critical environment.
• Expert knowledge of Juniper and Cisco technologies.
• Ability to analyze results from network and security devices.
• Understanding of Windows Server and Linux OS.
• At least 4 years of relevant technical experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance and support services for security infrastructure.
• Monitor system performance and assess network vulnerabilities.
• Document network and security issues and resolutions.

Skills

Network security support in enterprise environments

Experience with Juniper and Cisco technologies

Network analysis and vulnerability assessment

Understanding of security best practices

Education

B.Sc. in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

OpenVAS

Metasploit

SolarWinds Orion

Nmap

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance and support services for security infrastructure.
• Network infrastructure includes Juniper Firewalls, Intrusion Prevention Systems, VPN, Cisco ASA and ISE, and related monitoring and management tools.
• Coordinate with IT Service Desk, Infrastructure and Information Security Office teams regarding network and security infrastructure operations and support.
• Log cases and follow up with Juniper.
• Arrange for hardware replacement, coordinate dispatch of failed components, and collect & replace new parts.
• Monitor system performance and logs, assess network vulnerabilities and intrusions.
• Apply patches, feature releases, and upgrades.
• Perform Move, Add, Change, Delete (MACD) in configuration and equipment as per requests and change control procedures.
• Document network and security issues and resolutions.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting network security in a mission‑critical enterprise infrastructure environment.
• Extensive experience with Juniper and Cisco mainstream technologies, including Juniper IDP, SRX, Cisco ASA, IDP, End Point Security (ISE), and related management tools.
• Expert knowledge of network security at multiple levels (network, virtualization, operating system, file/directory, user account).
• Ability to analyze results and logs from network and security devices, system event reports and provide assessment reports; working experience with network scanning tools (OpenVAS, Metasploit).
• Understanding of Microsoft Windows Server operating systems, Linux OS, and related system administration tools.
• Familiarity with implementation of security best practices and defense‑in‑depth strategy.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience with: network protocols (TCP/IP, NetBIOS, etc.); routing protocols (OSPF, RIP, NLSP, etc.); data communication equipment (switches, routers, etc.); specific technologies such as wireless, network access control, load balancing, SSL acceleration, encryption tools and certificates; network management tools (SolarWinds Orion, WhatMUPS Gold, Fluke Network Analyzer); firewall technologies (Cisco ASA, Juniper SRX); intrusion prevention systems; vulnerability assessment tools (Nmap, Retina, etc.).
• At least 4 years of relevant technical experience.
• B.Sc. in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent.
• CISSP certification is a plus.