L3 Network Security Engineer

Mindtel; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Dubai is seeking a Senior Network Security Engineer to design and manage corporate networks. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with Cisco technologies and holds a CCNP Security certification. Responsibilities include troubleshooting network services, managing WAN/LAN connectivity, and ensuring compliance with IT policies. The position requires flexible hours for critical tasks and may involve new branch expansions.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in network and security domains.
• Mandatory CCNP Security certification; CCIE (R&S) or CCIE (Security) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, and present effective network solutions.
• Manage corporate WAN and branch LAN connectivity.
• Troubleshoot and support network services and expand projects.

Skills

Cisco routers and switches

Network troubleshooting

Data Centre management

Security protocols

Capacity planning

Education

CCNP Security certification

Tools

Cisco Secure Access Control Server (ACS)

DHCP servers

Cisco ASA

Palo Alto

Sophos

Job description

Job Summary (List Format) :

• Senior-level position offering hands-on experience in network and security domains
• Researches, designs, and presents effective network solutions to IT management
• Monitors and manages corporate data / voice network services for day-to-day operations
• Provides troubleshooting support and handles new branches and expansion projects
• Configures, troubleshoots, supports, and maintains Cisco routers and switches
• Coordinates with telecom service providers (Etisalat & DU) for communication links
• Manages corporate WAN and branch LAN connectivity
• Oversees structured cabling for new branches and office expansions
• Expands, maintains, and troubleshoots Data Centre and Disaster Recovery (DR) site networks
• Ensures compliance with procedures and policies
• Handles capacity planning, procurement of network components, and inventory control
• Works flexible hours, including service windows for critical implementations and emergency incidents
• Delivers project outputs as per assigned roles and tasks
• Administers network devices via Cisco Secure Access Control Server (ACS)
• Administers DHCP servers
• Manages routing and switching operations
• Configures and maintains firewalls (Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Sophos, etc.)
• Works with Cisco FTD & FMC, SD-WAN, and other Cisco routing / switching technologies
• Holds CCNP Security certification (mandatory); CCIE (R&S) or CCIE (Security) preferred