Network Engineer – Banking Sector | CNS Middle East | Abu Dhabi, UAE

CNS Middle East; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 152,334 - 182,466; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Network Engineer for the banking sector. This role involves designing, maintaining, and securing complex enterprise network infrastructures while ensuring reliability and compliance. Candidates should have over 5 years of networking experience, preferably in banking, and a strong grasp of Cisco technologies. A bachelor's degree in a relevant field and certifications like CCNP or CCNA are advantageous. This position offers a full-time, on-site opportunity with a salary of AED 15,000 per month.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise networking; banking experience preferred.
• Strong technical expertise with Cisco routing & switching technologies.
• Certifications such as CCNP, CCNA, Fortinet NSE, or Palo Alto certifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain LAN, WAN, and data center network infrastructure.
• Configure and manage routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Monitor network performance to ensure high availability, redundancy, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Cisco routing & switching technologies

Network security solutions

VPN technologies

Network monitoring tools

Packet capture tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Fortinet Firewalls

Palo Alto Firewalls

Cisco Firepower

F5 BIG-IP load balancers

Job description

🔎 Job Title: Network Engineer – Banking Sector | CNS Middle East | Abu Dhabi, UAE
🏢 Recruiting Company: CNS Middle East
🌍 Job Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
💼 Job Type: Full-Time, On-site (Banking Environment)
📧 Application Method: Send CV to [e-mail]
💰 Salary: AED 15,000 per month
🕒 Industry: Banking / Financial Services
👤 Positions: 1

Position Summary

This role is responsible for designing, maintaining, and securing complex enterprise network infrastructures within a highly regulated banking environment. As a Network Engineer, you will ensure the reliability, availability, and performance of critical network systems that support daily banking operations. Your expertise will directly contribute to maintaining secure, compliant, and high-performing infrastructure.

Detailed Job Description

As a Network Engineer within the banking sector, you will work closely with infrastructure, cybersecurity, and IT operations teams to deliver secure and robust network solutions. You will manage enterprise-scale LAN, WAN, and data center environments while implementing best practices aligned with banking compliance standards. The role involves handling advanced routing, firewall, and VPN configurations while proactively monitoring network performance and addressing vulnerabilities. You will also participate in key infrastructure upgrade projects, security hardening initiatives, and business continuity activities. This is a hands‑on engineering role ideal for professionals experienced in highly governed and mission‑critical environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain LAN, WAN, and data center network infrastructure.
• Configure and manage routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Manage and support network security solutions including NGFW, IPS, VPNs, and web filtering.
• Configure and troubleshoot BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP routing protocols.
• Implement and maintain site-to-site and remote access VPN solutions.
• Monitor network performance to ensure high availability, redundancy, and regulatory compliance.
• Perform network troubleshooting, packet analysis, and root‑cause analysis of critical incidents.
• Support network upgrades, firmware updates, and participate in change management.
• Collaborate with security teams to address vulnerabilities and enhance network security posture.
• Maintain comprehensive network documentation including HLD/LLD diagrams.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in enterprise networking; banking experience preferred.
• Strong technical expertise with Cisco routing & switching technologies.
• Hands‑on experience with Fortinet, Palo Alto, or Cisco Firepower firewalls.
• Proficiency in VPN technologies such as IPsec, MPLS, GRE, and DMVPN.
• Knowledge of network monitoring, packet capture tools, and advanced troubleshooting.
• Certifications such as CCNP, CCNA, Fortinet NSE, or Palo Alto certifications are advantageous.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with F5 BIG‑IP load balancers and WAF technologies.
• Familiarity with network access control (NAC) solutions.
• Background working in banking, financial services, or other regulated sectors.
• Knowledge of SD‑WAN technologies.
• Experience with automation or scripting for network operations.

Recruitment Pro Tip

To stand out, highlight real‑world projects where you’ve improved network performance, enhanced security posture, or supported regulated environments—banking experience and hands‑on firewall work are especially strong differentiators for this role.