Network Engineer: LAN/WAN, VPN & Security Expert

Confidential Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Network Engineer to manage LAN, WAN, Wi‑Fi, VPN and overall network infrastructure. You will configure routers, switches, firewalls and access points, monitor performance, and resolve outages. Documentation of VLANs, DNS, DHCP, NAT, and routing is essential.

The role requires hands-on experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work with IT security policies. UAE experience is a plus and on-site support may be required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in Network Engineering / IT Infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLAN, NAT, VPN, and routing.
• Experience with switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless networks.
• Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of network monitoring and diagnostic tools.
• Understanding of network security concepts.
• Experience working with Microsoft environments is an advantage.
• Knowledge of cloud networking concepts such as Azure or AWS is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently and handle infrastructure-related incidents.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain LAN/WAN/Wi-Fi, VPN, and network infrastructure.
• Configure and troubleshoot routers, switches, firewalls, access points, and other network devices.
• Monitor network performance, availability, and connectivity.
• Troubleshoot outages and connectivity issues.
• Configure and maintain VLANs, DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP, NAT, and routing.
• Manage VPN connections and remote-access solutions.
• Perform installations, configurations, upgrades, and maintenance.
• Monitor network security and identify vulnerabilities or unauthorized access.
• Coordinate with ISPs and third-party vendors for connectivity issues.
• Maintain network documentation, configuration records, and asset information.
• Provide technical support for users experiencing network issues.
• Conduct regular network health checks and preventive maintenance.
• Assist with infrastructure projects, office setups, migrations, and expansions.
• Ensure adherence to company security and IT policies.
• Maintain documentation of incidents, changes, and troubleshooting activities.

Skills

TCP/IP networking

VLANs

VPN

Troubleshooting

Network monitoring

Security concepts

Microsoft environment knowledge

Cloud networking (Azure/AWS)

Education

CCNA/CCNP

Fortinet NSE / FCP

Microsoft Azure certifications

CompTIA Network+

Tools

Cisco IOS devices

Fortinet firewalls

Switches/routers

Wireless networks

Job description

Confidential Company in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Network Engineer to manage LAN, WAN, Wi‑Fi, VPN and overall network infrastructure. You will configure routers, switches, firewalls and access points, monitor performance, and resolve outages. Documentation of VLANs, DNS, DHCP, NAT, and routing is essential.

The role requires hands-on experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work with IT security policies. UAE experience is a plus and on-site support may be required.