Network Engineer

Selected Recruitment Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SELECTED is partnering with a well-established business in Dubai to hire a Network Engineer for its IT team. This is a hands-on role for an engineer who enjoys owning a network end to end, from infrastructure and wireless through to firewalls and security.

You will design, implement and maintain secure networks, handle daily operations, and contribute to security policy and audit readiness in a fast-paced environment with Cisco, Meraki and Fortinet technologies.

Qualifications

• Must hold CCNA/CCNP and Fortinet NSE certifications.
• Experience with Cisco, FortiGate and Meraki technologies.
• Strong network security, VPN and firewall knowledge.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure and maintain network devices (Cisco/Meraki).
• Design and manage network security, ACLs, segmentation and NAC.
• Provide L1/L2 support for connectivity and performance issues.
• Monitor health and vulnerabilities using Site24x7.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and coordinate security incidents.
• Maintain network diagrams and security policies.
• Assist external audits with evidence and documentation.
• Work with ISPs on installations and maintenance.

Skills

CCNA

CCNP

Fortinet NSE

Cisco devices

Meraki

VPN

Fluent English

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity

Tools

FortiGate

Cisco Meraki

Zoho Site24x7

CSIRT

Job description

Network Engineer (Network & Security)

SELECTED is partnering with a well-established business in Dubai to hire a Network Engineer for its IT team. This is a hands-on role for an engineer who enjoys owning a network end to end, from infrastructure and wireless through to firewalls and security. You'll be the go-to person for keeping the organisation's network fast, stable and secure.

About the role

Reporting to the IT Manager, you will manage and improve the organisation's network and security across its offices. You'll handle daily operations and troubleshooting, and you'll also have real input into how the network is secured, documented and developed.

Key responsibilities

• Install, configure and maintain the network: Cisco switches and routers, FortiGate firewalls, Cisco Meraki wireless, VPN and VoIP
• Design and manage network security, including segmentation, ACLs, VDOMs, IPS/IDS, NAC, ZTNA and deep inspection
• Provide L1 and L2 support for connectivity issues, outages and performance problems
• Monitor network health and vulnerabilities using Zoho Site24x7
• Run routine vulnerability assessments and penetration tests across servers, websites and applications
• Investigate and resolve security incidents with the CSIRT
• Patch and update network devices, and keep firmware and configuration backups secure
• Look after NAS storage and backup solutions
• Keep physical and logical network diagrams up to date
• Write and maintain network and information security policies and procedures
• Support external audits with documentation and evidence
• Work with ISPs on installations and maintenance
• Train employees on network and security best practice
• Carry out planned maintenance outside regular hours when needed

What you'll bring

• 2 to 4 years' experience in a network engineering role covering both networking and security
• CCNA or CCNP (mandatory)
• Fortinet NSE certification (mandatory)
• Hands-on experience with Cisco and FortiGate; Cisco Meraki experience is a strong plus
• A solid understanding of network security principles
• Exposure to network deployment and upgrade projects
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or a related field
• CEH, CMNO or CISSP is an advantage
• Fluent English; additional languages are a bonus

What's on offer

• A stable, well-regarded organisation in Dubai
• Ownership of the network and the chance to shape its security
• Exposure to a modern Cisco, Meraki and Fortinet environment