Network Engineer

Careers International; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading networking solutions provider in Dubai is seeking a Network Engineer responsible for planning, building, and maintaining network architecture. Candidates should be proficient in operating FortiGate, Cisco switches, and PRTG monitoring tools, with at least one year of experience in network engineering and relevant certifications like CCNA or CCNP. The role requires 24/7 technical support availability and the ability to adapt under operational constraints, ensuring stability and reliability across the network infrastructure.

Qualifications

• At least one year of relevant experience in network engineering.
• Must accept being on standby during holidays, weekends, and vacations.
• Familiar with Layer 2 and Layer 3 switches, routers, firewalls, wireless AP devices.

Responsibilities

• Planning and building network architecture.
• Managing and troubleshooting network devices and systems.
• Collaborating with ISPs and support vendors.
• Providing 24/7 technical support.

Skills

FortiGate operation

FortiManager usage

FortiAnalyzer customization

FortiAuthenticator integration

Cisco switch management

Cisco ACS configuration

Aruba networking

PRTG monitoring

24/7 problem-solving

F5 infrastructure operation

Technical staff communication

Education

CCNA or CCNP certification

Tools

Linux

Windows

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Visio

Job description

Responsibilities

Planning and building network architecture configuring/managing/maintaining/troubleshooting network devices (Firewall Router switch). Managing maintaining and troubleshooting wireless network devices (Cisco Aruba). Managing maintaining and troubleshooting network reliability monitoring systems (PRTG) and automation tools (FortiManager). IP allocation network topology mapping SOP documentation creation organization and updates. Coordinating with ISPs and support vendors including handling line optimization and other related issues. Collaborating with other departments providing 24/7 technical support ensuring the stability of online domains. Establishing network operation and maintenance process standards organizing and updating documentation and information.

Qualifications

• Proficient in operating FortiGate not just through GUI and CLI but also understanding logic manually compiling configuration files modifying settings and performing cross-machine restoration and replacement.
• Skilled in operating FortiManager; since its GUI functionality cannot fully cover Manager features an advanced skill level and understanding are required.
• Experienced in using FortiAnalyzer including customizing layout templates editing data profiles redefining reports and presenting additional necessary information.
• Proficient in using FortiAuthenticator for RADIUS authentication and integrating it with FortiGate FortiManager FortiAnalyzer and Cisco switches.
• Skilled in managing Cisco switches whether Layer 2 or Layer 3 infrastructure including VTP routing logic AAA RADIUS authentication and backup mechanisms.
• Capable of configuring Cisco ACS authentication sequence rules MAB mappings and strategies.
• Experienced with Aruba able to quickly deploy meet authentication and requirement methods adjust profiles groups and VAP groups.
• Proficient in using PRTG and flexibly adjusting free licenses defining various sensor rules and monitoring system requirements.
• Able to respond 24/7 to both company-related and non-related matters maintaining a problem-solving attitude.
• Capable of independently evaluating designing configuring deploying and troubleshooting network architecture and topology issues.
• Skilled in independently creating requirement lists for equipment and network design based on environmental hardware and software conditions.
• Able to quickly learn and operate F5 infrastructure including HA backup restoration licensing iRules rule judgments VS routing error detection and dump monitoring.
• If necessary able to immediately operate SRX EX Arista H3C Huawei 3Com devices and integrate them into production environments.
• Capable of promptly assessing and planning the next phase of work schedules reflecting work issues and feedback.
• Able to assist system personnel in troubleshooting unknown issues errors anomalies and proposing viable solutions.
• Able to instruct train and guide Philippine and Taiwan staff to handle work-related issues and workflows.
• Skilled in reviewing and adjusting firewall rule sequences and logic to maintain minimal and necessary permissions.
• Able to communicate and handle work matters with various departments using illustrative examples to facilitate understanding.
• Understand diverse requirements when working with technical staff installation personnel and non-technical personnel.
• Must accept being on standby during holidays weekends and vacations with possible interruptions.
• Willing to work under resource limitations and adapt to immediate operational needs when personnel or equipment availability is constrained.
• Must keep mobile and communication lines open remaining on-call 24/7.
• At least one year of relevant experience in network engineering.
• Holds CCNA CCNP or equivalent certifications.
• Familiar with Layer 2 and Layer 3 Switches Routers Firewalls Wireless AP devices or relevant experience.

Preferred Tools

• Linux
• Windows
• DNS
• HTTP
• TCP/IP
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Word
• Visio

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience in network architecture planning deployment management and optimization.
• Proficiency in using Bash Shell Python for scripting automation