L2 & L3 Network & Security Expert

HTP Tech; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company based in Dubai is looking for an L2/L3 Network & Security Expert to support large-scale telecom migration projects. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in L2/L3 troubleshooting, MPLS, and VPN technologies, particularly with devices from Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco, and Juniper. This role demands excellent communication and problem-solving skills to ensure service stability during critical migration phases. The position is full-time on a 1-year contract basis.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with L2/L3 routing and switching.
• Expertise in MPLS, VPN, Firewall, and carrier-grade IP backbone networks.
• Proficiency with Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco, and Juniper network/security devices.

Responsibilities

• Lead L2/L3 troubleshooting and support for telecom and enterprise network environments.
• Execute and support large-scale network and security migration activities.
• Configure, optimize, and troubleshoot routing, switching, MPLS, and IP backbone components.

Skills

L2/L3 routing and switching

MPLS

VPN

Firewall

Palo Alto

Fortinet

Cisco

Juniper

LTE/5G transport networks

Troubleshooting in high-availability environments

Excellent communication and coordination

Tools

Palo Alto

Fortinet

Cisco

Juniper

Job description

Overview

🔎 Job Title: L2 / L3 Network & Security Expert (Telecom Migration) | HTP Tech | Dubai, UAE

🏢 Recruiting Company: HTP Tech
🌍 Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
💼 Job Type: 1-Year Contract (Onsite)
📧 Application Method: [e-mail]
🧑💼 Role Level: L2 / L3 Network & Security Expert

Position Summary

The L2/L3 Network & Security Expert will support large-scale telecom migration projects, ensuring seamless transition of mission‑critical network and security infrastructures. This role is key to maintaining service continuity, stability, and performance across carrier‑grade environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead L2/L3 troubleshooting and support for telecom and enterprise network environments.
• Execute and support large-scale network and security migration activities.
• Configure, optimize, and troubleshoot routing, switching, MPLS, and IP backbone components.
• Manage VPN technologies including IPsec and roaming profiles.
• Work hands-on with Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco, and Juniper platforms.
• Support LTE/5G transport network operations and migration workflows.
• Ensure service stability and high availability during critical migration windows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and external stakeholders.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with L2/L3 routing and switching.
• Expertise in MPLS, VPN, Firewall, and carrier-grade IP backbone networks.
• Proficiency with Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco, and Juniper network/security devices.
• Solid understanding of LTE/5G transport networks.
• Proven track record in large-scale network & security migration projects.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in high-availability environments.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience in corporate, retail, and call‑center network environments.
• Familiarity with roaming profiles and telecom service platforms.
• Multi-vendor integration experience across complex network topologies.
• Relevant certifications (CCNP, JNCIP, PCNSE, NSE, etc.).

Recruitment Pro Tip

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