Network Engineer – Network Automation & Cisco ACI | UAE

FRconsultancy; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

FR Consultancy seeks an experienced Network Engineer to support enterprise networking across the UAE. The role targets 7+ years of networking expertise with Cisco ACI/Nexus and strong cloud networking skills.

You will work on BGP/OSPF/EIGRP, SD-WAN, Wi‑Fi, DDI, F5/load balancing, and cloud platforms like AWS/Azure. A focus on automation with Python, Ansible, Terraform, and Git is essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of network engineering experience in enterprise environments.
• Hands-on with Cisco ACI and Nexus platforms.
• Strong knowledge of BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, SD-WAN, LAN/WAN, and Wi‑Fi.
• Experience with AWS/Azure networking and network automation tooling.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, configure, and support enterprise network infrastructure.
• Manage Cisco ACI and Nexus environments.
• Configure and troubleshoot BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP routing.
• Support SD-WAN deployment and operations.
• Maintain LAN, WAN, and enterprise Wi‑Fi environments.
• Support DDI services across networks.
• Configure and troubleshoot F5 and load-balancing solutions.
• Operate in AWS and Azure cloud contexts.
• Develop network automation using Python, Ansible, and Terraform.
• Use Git for automation code and configuration management.

Skills

Network engineering

Cisco ACI

Cisco Nexus

BGP

OSPF

EIGRP

SD-WAN

LAN/WAN

Wi-Fi

DDI

F5

Load balancing

Cloud networking

Python

Ansible

Terraform

Git

Network automation

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Git

AWS

Azure

Job description

Location

United Arab Emirates

Job Category

• Information Technology (IT) & Software
• Engineering & Technical
• Telecommunications

Job Overview

FR Consultancy is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to support enterprise networking environments across the UAE. The role is suited to professionals with 7+ years of networking experience and strong expertise in modern data center, routing, switching, SD-WAN, cloud networking, and network automation technologies.

The successful candidate will work across complex enterprise network environments involving Cisco ACI, Nexus, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, SD-WAN, LAN/WAN/Wi-Fi, DDI, F5/load balancing, and cloud platforms including AWS and Azure. Experience with Python, Ansible, Terraform, Git, and network automation is also highly relevant to the role.

This opportunity provides strong career growth through exposure to enterprise networking, cloud infrastructure, automation, software-defined networking, and modern network engineering practices. Professionals can further develop their technical expertise and automation capabilities while working with current enterprise networking technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, configure, and support enterprise network infrastructure.
• Manage Cisco ACI and Nexus networking environments.
• Configure and troubleshoot BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP routing protocols.
• Support SD-WAN implementations and operations.
• Manage LAN, WAN, and enterprise Wi-Fi environments.
• Support DDI services across enterprise networks.
• Configure and troubleshoot F5 and load-balancing technologies.
• Support networking environments across AWS and Azure cloud platforms.
• Develop and implement network automation solutions.
• Use Python for network engineering and automation tasks.
• Automate network operations using Ansible and Terraform.
• Work with Git for automation code and configuration management.
• Troubleshoot complex networking issues and ensure service reliability.
• Contribute to network modernization, automation, and infrastructure improvement initiatives.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of network engineering experience.
• Strong enterprise networking experience.
• Hands-on expertise with Cisco ACI and Nexus.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • BGP
  • OSPF
  • EIGRP
  • SD-WAN
  • LAN/WAN
  • Wi-Fi
  • DDI
  • F5 / Load Balancing
• Experience with AWS and/or Azure networking.
• Strong Python skills for network automation.
• Experience with Ansible and Terraform.
• Knowledge of Git and infrastructure automation practices.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Ability to work with complex enterprise network environments.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Salary, Benefits & Career Growth

Specific salary and compensation details have not been provided by the employer.

The position provides opportunities for professional development and career growth through hands-on exposure to enterprise networking, Cisco ACI, SD-WAN, cloud networking, infrastructure automation, and software-defined networking technologies.

Professionals will also have the opportunity to strengthen their Python, Ansible, Terraform, and network automation capabilities while working with modern enterprise infrastructure.