Network Engineer

Innovawave; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovawave in the UAE is seeking a highly motivated Network Engineer to manage Cisco-based infrastructure. The role requires hands-on configuration, strong documentation, and teamwork to support field deployments and site installations.

The successful candidate will configure switches/routers, manage VLANs and routing protocols, perform firmware upgrades, TAC coordination, and maintain comprehensive.change logs while ensuring network security and reliability in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience managing Cisco networking infrastructure.
• Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science or related field preferred.
• CCNA certification mandatory; CCNP or higher an advantage.
• Familiarity with Cisco DNA Center and Meraki for cloud-managed networking.
• Experience with network monitoring tools and TAC engagement.
• UAE driving license is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Configure, monitor, and maintain Cisco switches, routers, wireless controllers and access points.
• Implement and manage VLANs, Inter-VLAN Routing, and Layer 3 interfaces.
• Configure and troubleshoot EtherChannel, Port Security, VSS, HSRP and Spanning Tree.
• Manage routing protocols including OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP.
• Configure NTP, DHCP, and Syslog for network management.
• Perform firmware upgrades and proactive network performance analysis.
• Back up configurations and ensure recovery readiness.
• Open TAC cases and coordinate with Cisco support for root cause analysis.
• Document network configurations, updates, and incidents accurately.
• Support network design, expansion, and migration activities.
• Prepare and maintain Change Requests, RCA reports, and logs.

Skills

Cisco networking

Network troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Tools

Cisco DNA Center

Cisco Meraki Dashboard

Cisco Prime Infrastructure

SolarWinds

PRTG

Splunk

Job description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated Network Engineer with hands-on experience in managing and maintaining Cisco-based network infrastructure. The ideal candidate should have a strong foundation in network technologies, possess hands-on configuration experience, and demonstrate excellent communication, documentation skills and the ability to work effectively within a team-oriented environment. The candidate should possess the on-site experience and technical expertise expected of a Site Engineer, including handling installations, performing testing, and coordinating with other teams during field deployments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Configure, monitor, and maintain Cisco switches, routers, wireless controllers and access points.
• Implement and manage VLANs, Inter-VLAN Routing, and Layer 3 interfaces.
• Configure and troubleshoot network features such as EtherChannel, Port Security, VSS, HSRP and Spanning Tree.
• Manage and optimize routing protocols including OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP.
• Configure NTP, DHCP, and Syslog for network synchronization and management.
• Perform firmware upgrades, network performance analysis and proactive monitor for known Cisco software bugs or vulnerabilities.
• Conduct regular configuration and backup of all network devices to ensure recovery readiness.
• Open and manage TAC cases, coordinate with Cisco support teams to identify the root cause and drive timely resolution.
• Document network configurations, updates, and incidents accurately.
• Support network design, expansion, and migration activities.
• Prepare and maintain detailed documentation including Change Requests (CRs), Root Cause Analysis (RCA) reports, and configuration records.
• Collaborate with IT, Security, and operations teams to ensure smooth network operations.
• Provide timely incident response and participate in on-call or after-hours support when required.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field (preferred).
• Minimum 2 years of experience managing Cisco networking infrastructure.
• Valid CCNA Certification (CCNP or higher certification is an advantage.)
• Familiarity with Cisco DNA Center for network automation and telemetry.
• Experience with Cisco Meraki Dashboard for cloud-managed networking.
• Basic understanding of firewall configuration (Cisco ASA, Firepower, FMC).
• Exposure to network monitoring and SIEM tools (Cisco Prime Infrastructure, SolarWinds, PRTG, Splunk, etc.).

Strong knowledge of:

• VLANs and Inter-VLAN Routing
• Trunk, EtherChannel, and Port Security
• VSS (Virtual Switching System), HSRP, GLBP and other HA technologies.
• Spanning Tree, RSTP, MSTP
• NTP, DHCP, DNS, and Syslog
• Routing Protocols such as OSPF, EIGRP & BGP.
• Layer 2/3 troubleshooting and packet analysis.
• Firmware management and backup automation.
• Familiarity with Cisco SmartNet processes, RMA workflows, and TAC engagement.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and documentation skills (CRs, RCAs, and change logs).
• Valid UAEDriving License is mandatory.