Network Engineer | CNS Middle East

CNS Middle East; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Abu Dhabi is looking for a Network Engineer to maintain high-security banking infrastructure. The role involves managing firewalls, optimizing application delivery, and ensuring network performance in enterprise environments. Candidates should have extensive hands-on experience with network technologies, particularly Fortinet, Palo Alto, Cisco FTD, and F5. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for success in this mission-critical function.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Fortinet, Palo Alto, Cisco FTD firewalls.
• Expertise in F5 ASM & LTM is mandatory.
• Solid understanding of L2/L3 technologies, routing, switching, and protocols.
• Proven experience troubleshooting enterprise-scale networks.
• Hands-on knowledge of NAC platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage, configure, and troubleshoot firewalls: Fortinet, Palo Alto, Cisco FTD.
• Administer and optimize F5 ASM & LTM for application delivery and security.
• Support enterprise Layer 2 and Layer 3 network deployments.
• Diagnose and resolve complex network issues in large-scale banking environments.
• Implement and manage Network Access Control (NAC) solutions.

Skills

Fortinet

Palo Alto

Cisco FTD

F5 ASM

F5 LTM

NAC platforms

L2 technologies

L3 technologies

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Network Engineer | CNS Middle East | Abu Dhabi, UAE

Recruiting Company: CNS Middle East

Job Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Job Type: Full-Time (Banking Sector)

Application Method: Send CV to [e-mail]

Eligibility: Inside UAE applicants only

Position Summary

CNS Middle East is seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer to support mission‑critical banking infrastructure in Abu Dhabi. This role is pivotal in maintaining secure, resilient, and high‑performance network operations across enterprise environments, with a strong focus on firewalls, F5 technologies, NAC, and advanced L2/L3 troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, configure, and troubleshoot firewalls: Fortinet, Palo Alto, Cisco FTD
• Administer and optimize F5 ASM & LTM for application delivery and security
• Support enterprise Layer 2 and Layer 3 network deployments
• Diagnose and resolve complex network issues in large-scale banking environments
• Implement and manage Network Access Control (NAC) solutions
• Ensure network performance, availability, and security across the organization
• Work closely with security, infrastructure, and application teams
• Maintain network documentation, topology diagrams, and change records
• Support incident, problem, and change management processes

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with Fortinet, Palo Alto, Cisco FTD firewalls
• Expertise in F5 ASM & LTM (mandatory)
• Solid understanding of L2/L3 technologies, routing, switching, and protocols
• Proven experience troubleshooting enterprise-scale networks
• Hands-on knowledge of NAC platforms
• Experience supporting large enterprise or banking environments
• Strong analytical, communication, and cross-team collaboration skills

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Industry certifications such as NSE, PCNSE, CCNP Security, F5 certifications
• Experience in high‑availability & DR network setups
• Familiarity with network automation tools
• Background in regulated industries (banking/finance)

Recruitment Pro Tip: Highlight detailed examples of firewall, F5, or NAC-related challenges you’ve solved—especially in enterprise or banking environments—as this immediately showcases your readiness for high-security, mission-critical network operations.