Network and Security Engineer (Contract)

TalentOne; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 134,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentOne in Abu Dhabi seeks a skilled Network Security Engineer to design, implement, and maintain enterprise security infrastructure, including switches, routers, firewalls, and VPNs.

You will lead deployments, troubleshoot incidents, document architectures, and collaborate with IT teams. A strong background in Cisco/Huawei environments and security best practices is required, with emphasis on high availability and secure data transfer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, network engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Implement, manage, and troubleshoot network devices (switches/routers/firewalls).
• Monitor network performance and resolve issues proactively.
• Maintain LAN, WAN, WLAN, and VPN connectivity.
• Ensure firewall configuration and access controls for security.
• Lead upgrades, migrations, and infrastructure improvements.
• Collaborate with IT teams to support applications.
• Create network documentation and SOPs.
• Conduct root-cause analysis for outages.
• Provide technical guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with security policies and standards.
• Deploy and manage Cisco ISE, SDA, and Catalyst Center.
• Support NAC, SD-WAN, and secure remote access.
• Coordinate with OEMs, vendors and customers.
• Lead implementation, migration, and UAT activities.
• Support data governance and secure data transfer initiatives.

Skills

Enterprise networking

Network security principles

VPN connectivity

LAN/WAN

Troubleshooting

Security best practices

SD-WAN (Cisco Viptela)

NAC

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SolarWinds

Gigamon

Cisco Catalyst Center

ISE

Software Defined Access (SDA)

Firewalls (Cisco/Huawei/Fortinet/Palo Alto)

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Network security Engineer to design, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise network security infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with switches, routers, firewalls, and enterprise networking environments, ensuring high availability, security, and optimal network performance.

Contract Type - 6 Months (extendable)
Salary - 12,000 AED to 16,000 AED

Key Responsibilities

• Implement, manage, and troubleshoot network devices including switches, routers, and firewalls.
• Monitor network performance and proactively identify and resolve issues.
• Implement and maintain LAN, WAN, WLAN, and VPN connectivity.
• Ensure network security through firewall configuration, access controls, and security best practices.
• Perform network upgrades, migrations, and infrastructure improvements.
• Collaborate with IT teams to support business applications and services.
• Create and maintain network documentation, diagrams, and standard operating procedures.
• Conduct root cause analysis for network outages and performance issues.
• Provide technical support and guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with organizational security policies and industry standards.
• Deploy and manage Cisco Catalyst Center, ISE, and Software‑Defined Access (SDA) environments.
• Implement and troubleshoot NAC solutions and network segmentation.
• Implement Cisco and Huawei enterprise routing and switching environments.
• Implement Cisco, Fortinet, and Palo Alto firewall environments.
• Support SolarWinds and Gigamon platforms for monitoring, visibility, and troubleshooting.
• Support SD‑WAN deployments, secure remote access, and VPN solutions.
• Develop HLD, LLD, implementation plans, and operational documentation.
• Coordinate with OEMs, vendors, and customer stakeholders.
• Lead implementation, migration, and UAT activities for network and cybersecurity projects.
• Support data governance, information protection, and secure data transfer initiatives.

Requirements

EDUCATION / QUALIFICATION

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related field

WORK EXPERIENCE

• 5 - 8 years of experience in Network security Infrastructure projects.

KNOWLEDGE

• Experience implementing and managing enterprise network environments.
• Knowledge of network security principles and best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

SKILLS

Core Technologies

• Cisco & Huawei Routing and Switching
• Cisco Catalyst Center
• Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
• Network Access Control (NAC)
• Software Defined Access (SDA)
• SD-WAN (Cisco Viptela)
• Cisco, Fortinet & Palo Alto Firewalls

Monitoring & Visibility

• SolarWinds Network Management
• Gigamon Network Visibility & Traffic Aggregation
• Network Performance Monitoring and Troubleshooting

Data Center & Infrastructure

• Data Center Networking
• F5 Load Balancers
• Enterprise Infrastructure Management
• Conduct Site surveys

Added Advantage (Cybersecurity Technologies)

• Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
• Network Detection & Response (NDR)
• Mobile Device Management (MDM)
• Data Classification Solutions
• Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
• Data Diode Solutions
• Network Security Monitoring
• Security Policy Management

Preferred Certifications

• CCNP Enterprise / CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure
• CCNP Security
• PCNSE
• Fortinet NSE4+ or equivalent security