Lead IT Engineer

Parker Connect; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A talent acquisition firm is seeking a highly experienced professional with over 12 years of expertise in managing teams and leading client-facing projects. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in multi-vendor technologies (Cisco, Huawei), data center fabric (VXLAN, EVPN), and experience in industries such as Oil & Gas, Government, or Telecom. The role emphasizes leadership and significant technical acumen.

Qualifications

• 12–15+ years of experience managing teams and client-facing leadership.
• Experience in Oil & Gas, Government, or Telecom industry projects is an advantage.

Skills

Multi-vendor knowledge (Cisco, Huawei)

Experience with data center fabric (VXLAN, EVPN)

MPLS

Enterprise wireless deployments

Automation and scripting

Network monitoring tools

Job description

We are looking for Highly experienced (12–15+ years), often managing teams, providing design authority, and client-facing leadership in projects.

Qualifications

• Multi-vendor knowledge (Cisco, Huawei etc.)
• Experience with data center fabric (VXLAN, EVPN), MPLS, and enterprise wireless deployments.
• Exposure to automation, scripting and network monitoring tools.
• Previous experience in Oil & Gas, Government, or Telecom industry projects (an advantage).