Network Engineer - ID 35222 (UAE National)

NADIA Recruitment & Management Consultants; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UAE is seeking a highly qualified Network, Systems, and Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and optimize enterprise IT infrastructure. The role involves managing data center networking, virtualization, and cloud platforms, as well as implementing DevOps practices. Ideal candidates should possess relevant certifications and have a strong background in these technologies. This position offers a dynamic work environment in the Abu Dhabi Emirate, encouraging innovative solutions and advanced technologies.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in data center networking and virtualization.
• Proven ability in managing cloud platforms and DevOps workloads.
• Familiarity with backup and data protection technologies.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure.
• Deploy and troubleshoot VMware Cloud Foundation environments.
• Administer Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure.

Skills

Data center networking

Cloud platforms

DevOps

Containers

Automation

Education

CCNA

VMware Certified Professional – DCV

AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional

CompTIA Linux+

Tools

VMware vSphere

Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure

PowerShell

Docker

Job description

Job Summary:
One of our clients in Abu Dhabi is looking for a highly qualified Network, Systems, and Cloud Engineer with strong expertise in data center networking, virtualization, cloud platforms, DevOps, containers, storage, backup, and automation. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, operating, and optimizing enterprise IT infrastructure across on‑premises, hybrid, and cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Center & Networking
  • Implement, operate, and manage Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI)
  • Deploy and support Data Center Core Technologies
  • Configure and troubleshoot enterprise networks (routing, switching, segmentation)
• Virtualization & Private Cloud
  • Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot VMware vSphere 8 (VS8)
  • Design and operate VMware Cloud Foundation environments
  • Administer vSAN and VxRail 8.0 infrastructure
  • Apply advanced virtualization and design best practices
• Windows & Linux Systems
  • Administer Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure
  • Configure Windows Server Advanced Services
  • Manage Group Policy, Active Directory services, and system security
  • Administer Linux systems (Red Hat, CompTIA Linux+)
• Cloud Platforms (Azure & AWS)
  • Deploy and manage Azure Hybrid and Azure Stack Hub environments
  • Support cloud infrastructure and DevOps workloads on Azure and AWS
  • Manage Azure services including compute, networking, and databases
• DevOps, Containers & Automation
  • Implement DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
  • Build and manage containers using Docker
  • Deploy, operate, and maintain Kubernetes clusters
  • Automate system administration using PowerShell
• Backup, Storage & Data Protection
  • Configure and manage Veeam Backup & Replication v12
  • Implement backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies
  • Administer enterprise storage solutions including NetApp, SAN, NAS, and vSAN
• AI & Advanced Technologies
  • Support AI‑enabled workloads and cloud‑based AI services
  • Assist with AI infrastructure and engineering platforms

Required Certifications & Training

• Networking & Data Center
  • CCNA
  • Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure
  • Implementing and Operating Data Center Core Technologies
• VMware & Virtualization
  • VMware Certified Technical Associate – DCV
  • VMware Certified Professional – DCV
  • VMware Certified Advanced Professional
  • VMware Certified Design Expert (VCDX)
  • VMware Cloud Foundation: Deploy and Manage
  • VMware vSAN Specialist
  • VxRail 8.0 Administration
• Microsoft & Azure
  • Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
  • Administer Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure
  • Configure Windows Server Advanced Services
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Hybrid Administrator Associate
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Stack Hub Operator Associate
  • Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert
  • Azure Fundamentals
  • Azure Database Administrator Associate
  • Azure AI Engineer Associate
• Linux, Containers & DevOps
  • CompTIA Linux+
  • Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
  • Red Hat Certified Specialist in Containers & Kubernetes
  • DevOps Foundation
  • Docker Certified Associate
  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
  • Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
• Cloud & Automation
  • AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional
  • Automating Administration with PowerShell
• Backup & Storage
  • Veeam Backup and Replication v12: Configuration and Management
  • VMCE – Veeam Certified Engineer
  • Information Storage and Management
  • NetApp Certified Storage Associate
• AI & Emerging Technologies
  • IBM AI Engineering Professional Certificate

Requirements

• Should have completed national service.