Network & Infrastructure Engineer

Al Ain Farms For Livestock Production; Al Ain; Sur place; AED 180 000 - 300 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Al Ain Farms For Livestock Production is seeking an experienced Network Infrastructure Engineer to design, implement, and maintain secure enterprise network infrastructure across multiple sites in the UAE. You will work with Cisco, HP Aruba, and Fortinet/Palo Alto devices, supporting wireless, VoIP, CCTV, and IT/OT connectivity.

The role requires hands-on expertise in routing, switching, VPNs, NAC, and structured cabling, with a strong focus on security and compliance across UAE facilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in network engineering, infrastructure, or systems/network administration.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, subnetting, switching, routing, OSPF/BGP, DNS/DHCP, SNMP, Syslog, QoS, VPNs, and high availability.
• Familiarity with Cisco, HPE Aruba, enterprise wireless, next-generation firewalls, NAC, telephony, IP CCTV, and IoT networking.

Responsabilités

• Configure and manage LAN/WAN including switches/routers, VLANs, OSPF/BGP, IP addressing, redundancy, and SD-WAN.
• Manage enterprise Wi-Fi: access points, controllers, SSIDs, guest networks, and coverage surveys.
• Administer VoIP telephony (3CX) including SIP trunks, IVR, call routing, and QoS.
• Implement network security: firewalls, VPNs, NAC, 802.1X, RADIUS, IDS/IPS, and segmentation.
• Plan and supervise structured cabling, CCTV, and IT/OT connectivity across locations.
• Monitor network health using tools (PRTG, SolarWinds, etc.) and troubleshoot L2/L3 issues.

Connaissances

Network engineering

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Analytical skills

Communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/electronics/telecommunications/engineering

Outils

Cisco

HPE Aruba

Fortinet FortiGate

Palo Alto

3CX

Description du poste

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Network Infrastructure Engineer to design, implement, maintain secure and troubleshoot enterprise network and IT infrastructure across multiple locations. The ideal candidate will have strong hands‑on experience in Cisco HP Aruba networking, enterprise wireless, firewalls, VPNs, NAC, structured cabling, telephony, CCTV, IoT and IT OT connectivity.

Key Responsibilities

Network Infrastructure

Configure and manage LAN WAN Cisco and HP Aruba switches routers VLANs OSPF BGP routing redundancy SD-WAN IP addressing and ISP connectivity

Wireless Networking

Manage enterprise Wi‑Fi access points controllers SSIDs authentication guest networks coverage surveys and performance optimization

Telephony VoIP

Administer 3CX Cisco Unified Communications SIP trunks extensions IVR call routing VoIP gateways and QoS

Network Security

Manage next‑generation firewalls FortiGate Palo Alto Cisco Firepower or equivalent security policies NAT IPS IDS VPNs HA NAC 802 1X RADIUS TACACS and network segmentation Support endpoint security EDR XDR email security and security incident investigation

Structured Cabling

Plan and supervise Cat6 Cat6A and fiber‑optic installations MDF IDF rooms racks patch panels cable management Fluke certification fiber testing and contractor activities

CCTV Surveillance

Deploy and troubleshoot IP cameras NVR VMS PoE video storage CCTV VLANs and access‑control integration ensuring compliance with applicable UAE security authority requirements including SIRA MCC where relevant

IoT OT Smart Infrastructure

Support industrial devices sensors gateways wireless bridges and IT OT connectivity implement secure segmentation and DMZs while coordinating with engineering automation and application teams

Monitoring Troubleshooting

Monitor network health availability latency packet loss and bandwidth using PRTG SolarWinds ManageEngine or equivalent tools Resolve complex L2 L3 firewall VPN wireless fiber and application connectivity issues using Wireshark and other diagnostic tools

Incident Change Management

Perform root cause analysis RCA implement corrective actions support upgrades and outages and follow approved maintenance and change‑management procedures

Documentation Compliance

Maintain network diagrams IP VLAN plans configurations backups asset inventories rack layouts cable records SOPs and audit documentation Coordinate with IT teams vendors contractors security teams telecom providers and business stakeholders

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on experience in network engineering, infrastructure, or systems/network administration; multi‑site enterprise experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, subnetting, switching, routing, OSPF/BGP, DNS/DHCP, SNMP, Syslog, QoS, VPNs, and high availability.
• Practical experience with Cisco, HPE Aruba, enterprise wireless, next‑generation firewalls, NAC, telephony, copper/fiber infrastructure, IP CCTV, and IoT networking.
• Knowledge of EDR/XDR, email security, SPF/DKIM/DMARC, packet analysis, network segmentation, and IT/OT security.
• Familiarity with Modbus, OPC, Profinet, or EtherNet/IP is an advantage.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, documentation, communication, and problem‑management skills, with the ability to perform under pressure.
• Education & Certifications Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Electronics, Telecommunications, Engineering, or a related field is preferred; equivalent hands‑on experience and certifications may be considered.
• Preferred certifications: Cisco CCNA/CCNP Enterprise, Aruba, Fortinet FCP/FCSS, Palo Alto PCNSA/PCNSE, or equivalent security certifications.

Additional Requirements

• UAE experience and a valid UAE driving licence are preferred.
• Willingness to travel between company sites and provide planned maintenance and after‑hours support when required.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across data centres, offices, warehouses, factories, farms, and outdoor operational environments.