Network Engineer – NDR System Management | Mirsad Cybersecurity Services | Abu Dhabi

Mirsad Cybersecurity Services; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Mirsad Cybersecurity Services in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Network Engineer to own and operate an enterprise Network Detection and Response (NDR) system. You will deploy sensors, monitor security telemetry, and troubleshoot complex network issues while maintaining strict security standards.

In this role you will work closely with cybersecurity analysts and IT infrastructure teams, ensuring uptime, data protection, and detailed documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Networking, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Proven professional experience in network engineering, infrastructure operations, or cybersecurity deployment.
• Strong Linux system administration skills and networking fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain enterprise NDR systems across data center environments.
• Oversee deployment, sensor integration, and tuning of network traffic monitoring tools.
• Monitor real-time network traffic, telemetry, and alerts to detect intrusions.
• Troubleshoot routing, switching, TCP/IP issues, and PCAP anomalies.
• Administer Linux systems, package management, and service hardening.
• Collaborate with security analysts, incident response, and IT teams.
• Ensure high-availability uptime and compliance with security baselines.
• Maintain network topologies, sensor inventories, and runbooks.

Skills

Networking fundamentals

Linux admin

Routing & switching

Independent work

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Networking, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, IT

Tools

Wireshark

tcpdump

Job description

Position Summary:

Mirsad Cybersecurity Services is actively seeking an experienced, high-caliber, and technical Network Engineer to join our team in Abu Dhabi on a full-time permanent basis. In this critical cybersecurity infrastructure role, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining an enterprise Network Detection and Response (NDR) system, covering end-to-end deployment, continuous monitoring, complex troubleshooting, and ensuring optimal operational stability. You will leverage your strong background in networking fundamentals, routing, switching, TCP/IP protocols, and hands-on Linux system administration to deliver uncompromised security visibility and threat detection. This opportunity offers competitive compensation, executive technical visibility, and exceptional career growth prospects within a premier regional cybersecurity and networking enterprise.

Detailed Job Description:

As a Network Engineer supporting advanced Network Detection and Response (NDR) infrastructure in Abu Dhabi via Mirsad Cybersecurity Services, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of NDR system health, security telemetry, and network traffic monitoring. Your day-to-day responsibilities include deploying and configuring NDR sensors, monitoring real-time security alerts, diagnosing network connectivity and packet capture issues, and keeping core systems running smoothly. You will work extensively in Linux environments, collaborate with security analysts and threat intelligence teams, and maintain meticulous operational logs. Furthermore, you will manage application requirements via direct email to Jowaid Baslaib at [e-mail], ensuring strict alignment with enterprise security governance and incident management standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage, configure, and maintain enterprise Network Detection and Response (NDR) systems across secure data center environments.
• Oversee end-to-end deployment, sensor integration, and tuning of network traffic monitoring tools.
• Monitor real-time network traffic, security telemetry, and NDR alerts to detect anomalous behavior and potential intrusions.
• Troubleshoot complex network routing, switching, TCP/IP connectivity, and packet capture (PCAP) anomalies.
• Execute system administration, package management, and service hardening across hands-on Linux operating system environments.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with cybersecurity analysts, incident response squads, and IT infrastructure teams.
• Ensure strict adherence to high-availability uptime SLAs, security baselines, and data protection regulations.
• Maintain meticulous technical documentation, network topologies, sensor inventory records, and operational runbooks.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Networking, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Proven professional experience in network engineering, infrastructure operations, or cybersecurity deployment.
• Solid core networking fundamentals including advanced routing, switching, VLANs, and TCP/IP protocol stack analysis.
• Strong hands-on Linux system administration skills (e.g., Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL, CLI navigation, shell scripting).
• Proven ability to work independently, manage complex technical tasks, and drive projects to completion.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication skills.
• Mandatory legal eligibility to work in the United Arab Emirates with local residency and availability for on-site operations in Abu Dhabi.
• High professional accountability and attention to detail in mission-critical security environments.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Professional certifications in networking or security (e.g., Cisco CCNA/CCNP, CompTIA Security+, Linux Professional Institute – LPIC).
• Prior professional experience with NDR platforms (e.g., Darktrace, Vectra AI, ExtraHop) or SIEM solutions (Splunk, Elastic).
• Familiarity with packet analysis tools (Wireshark, tcpdump) and intrusion detection systems (Snort, Suricata).
• Prior professional working experience in managed security service providers (MSSP) or enterprise SOC environments across the GCC region.

Application Information:

• Recruiter: Mirsad Cybersecurity Services Human Resources Division
• Contact Name: Jowaid Baslaib (Cybersecurity, Networking & Telecom Operations Specialist / Generation Connect Youth Envoy)
• Email: `[e-mail]`
• Phone:
• Company Website: https://www.mirsadcs.ae
• Salary/Rate: Market Competitive / Regional Cybersecurity Package
• Deadline: Open until filled (Urgent Abu Dhabi On-Site Opening)
• Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days
• Contract Duration: Permanent / Full-Time On-Site (Abu Dhabi, UAE)