Network Engineer - Event Deployment (3 months contract)

Purple Rock Security Control Trading LLC; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A technology solutions firm in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a skilled Network Engineer – Event Deployment. You will design, deploy, and manage temporary network infrastructures for high-profile events and exhibitions. The ideal candidate has hands-on expertise with Fortinet firewalls and Ubiquiti UniFi systems, ensuring secure, high-performance connectivity. This role offers a contractual basis with a minimum of 6 months, with an option for full-time transition.

Qualifications

• Experience in deploying and managing temporary network infrastructures.
• Capability to work under tight timelines for events.
• Proficiency in Fiber connectivity, including single-mode and multimode.

Responsibilities

• Plan and configure networks for events and exhibitions.
• Manage uplinks for redundancy and load balancing.
• Install and manage network security with Fortinet firewalls.
• Optimize and troubleshoot Ubiquiti UniFi access points.
• Conduct site assessments to determine network requirements.

Skills

Network management

Adaptability

Hands-on expertise

In-depth knowledge of Fortinet firewalls

Troubleshooting skills

Tools

Fortinet Firewalls

Ubiquiti UniFi access points/switches

Visio

Job description

Purple Rock IT Solutions is seeking a skilled Network Engineer – Event Deployment to join our team. In this role, you will design, deploy, and manage temporary network infrastructures for high‑profile events and exhibitions. You will work with Fortinet firewalls and Ubiquiti UniFi access points/switches, ensuring secure, high‑performance connectivity under tight timelines.

This role requires adaptability, hands‑on expertise, and the ability to deliver in fast‑paced event environments.

This position will be offered on a contractual basis with the option to transition into a full‑time role. A minimum contract period of 6 months will apply.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deploy, and configure temporary wired and wireless networks for events and exhibitions.
• Manage uplinks, ensuring redundancy and load balancing.
• Install, configure, and manage Fortinet firewalls for network security, segmentation, and traffic management.
• Deploy, optimize, and troubleshoot Ubiquiti UniFi access points and switches.
• Implement and manage captive portals for guest and user access.
• Use reporting, monitoring, and testing tools to validate network performance and reliability.
• Conduct site assessments to determine network requirements prior to deployment.
• Collaborate with project managers to document network designs using Visio or similar tools.
• Support integration of multi‑vendor solutions within the event network setup (e.g., Cisco, Peplink).
• Provide on‑ground support during build‑up, live event operations, and de‑rig phases.
• Ensure proper handover and post‑event documentation of deployed networks.
• Proficiency in Fiber connectivity, encompassing both single‑mode and multimode connections.