Network Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UAE seeks a Network Engineer to manage and troubleshoot network devices, ensuring stability and performance. Key qualifications include proficiency with FortiGate, Cisco switches, and at least CCNA certification. Candidates must be willing to provide 24/7 support, adapting to immediate operational needs.

Qualifications

• Proficient in operating FortiGate and FortiManager.
• Skilled in managing Cisco switches and Aruba devices.
• Capable of independently designing and troubleshooting network architecture.

Responsibilities

• Manage and troubleshoot network devices including Firewall, Router, and Switch.
• Coordinate with ISPs and support vendors.
• Provide 24/7 technical support and stability of online domains.

Skills

Proficient in operating FortiGate

Skilled in operating FortiManager

Experienced in using FortiAnalyzer

Proficient in using FortiAuthenticator

Skilled in managing Cisco switches

Experienced with Aruba

Proficient in using PRTG

Capable of evaluating and deploying network architecture

Able to assist in troubleshooting

Must accept being on standby during holidays

Education

CCNA or equivalent certifications

At least one year of relevant experience in network engineering

Tools

Linux

Windows

DNS

HTTP

TCP/IP

Job description

Planning and building network architecture configuring, managing, maintaining, and 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 to provide 24/7 technical support, ensuring the stability of online domains.

Establishing network operation and maintenance process standards, organizing, and updating documentation and information.

Requirements

• 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