Network & Security Analyst L2

Mindtel; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Dubai is seeking a Network & Security Analyst L2 responsible for designing and maintaining enterprise-level network and security solutions. The ideal candidate will have 10-12 years of experience and expertise in network management, security policies, and incident response. Certifications such as Cisco CCNA/CCNP and Palo Alto PCNSE are required. The role demands excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure while providing 24/7 support.

Qualifications

• Experience with MPLS, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLAN, VPN, and SD-WAN.
• 10-12 years of experience in network infrastructure and security roles.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot LAN/WAN/WLAN/SD-WAN networks.
• Deploy and maintain security policies and conduct security assessments.
• Investigate and resolve network breaches and perform forensic analysis.

Skills

Cisco/Juniper Routing & Switching

Firewalls (Palo Alto/Fortinet)

VPN

SD-WAN

Security: IDS/IPS

Vulnerability Management

Excellent communication skills in English

Education

Bachelors degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Wireshark

SolarWinds

Nessus

Nmap

Job description

JOB TITLE

Network & Security Analyst L2 - (DXB UAE)

JOB PURPOSE

The L2 Network & Security Engineer will be responsible for designing implementing and maintaining enterprise-level network infrastructure and security solutions. The role involves troubleshooting network issues ensuring security compliance and optimizing network performance while adhering to industry best practices.

QUALIFICATION

Bachelors degree in computer science Information Technology Electronics & Communication or related field.

CERTIFICATIONS

• Cisco CCNA / CCNP
• Palo Alto PCNSE
• F5 Certified Administrator
• Fortinet NSE Certification
• Check Point (CCSA/CCSE)
• Juniper (JNCIS/JNCIP)
• ITIL Foundation

EXPERIENCE

10-12 Years

RESPONSIBILITIES (INCLUDES ALL TASKS)

• Network Infrastructure:
  • Strong experience in routing & switching (Cisco Juniper Arista).
  • Hands‑on with MPLS BGP OSPF EIGRP VLAN VPN SD‑WAN.
  • Experience in firewall management (Palo Alto Fortinet Cisco ASA/FTD Check Point).
• Security Operations:
  • Knowledge of Firewalls IDS/IPS DDoS protection NAC Zero Trust.
  • Experience in vulnerability assessment penetration testing and security audits.
• Cloud & Virtualization:
  • Exposure to AWS/Azure/GCP networking & security.
  • Familiarity with VMware NSX SDN ACI.
• Monitoring & Troubleshooting:
  • Proficient in Wireshark SolarWinds PRTG Nagios.

Key Responsibilities

• Network Management:
  Configure monitor and troubleshoot LAN/WAN/WLAN/SD‑WAN networks.
  Manage firewalls load balancers proxies and VPNs.
• Security Implementation:
  Deploy and maintain security policies ACLs threat prevention mechanisms.
  Conduct security assessments patch management and compliance checks (ISO 27001 NIST PCI‑DSS).
• Incident Response:
  Investigate and resolve network breaches DDoS attacks malware infections.
  Perform forensic analysis and log reviews.
• Automation & Optimization:
  Implement network automation (Python Ansible Terraform) for efficiency.
  • Optimize network performance latency and bandwidth utilization.
• Collaboration & Documentation:
  Work with L3 teams SOC and IT compliance teams.
  Maintain network diagrams SOPs and audit reports.
• Work under pressure in a fast‑paced environment while multi‑tasking efficiently.
• Demonstrate excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Provide 24/7 network and security support as required.

TECHNICAL SKILLS / COMPETENCIES

MANDATORY

• Networking: Cisco/Juniper Routing & Switching Firewalls (Palo Alto/Fortinet) VPN SD‑WAN.
• Security: Firewalls IDS/IPS Vulnerability Management.
• Protocols: TCP/IP BGP OSPF VLAN DHCP DNS IPv6.
• Tools: Wireshark SolarWinds Splunk Nessus Nmap
• Familiarity with network monitoring tools and best security practices.
• Strong understanding of network infrastructure design and troubleshooting.
• Excellent communication skills in English (both verbal and written).
• Ability to work efficiently in a team‑oriented environment with high self‑motivation.
• A customer‑focused mindset with strong delivery service ethics.
• Good understanding of Monitoring tools such as SolarWinds Manage Engine Ops Manager Zabbix etc.
• Willingness to work in a 24/7 support window.
• Good understanding of the ITSM processes.

OPTIONAL

• Cisco Viptela SD‑WAN and Fortinet SDWAN
• Cisco SD Access Cisco ACI
• Cisco or Avaya IPT
• VMware NSX‑T
• Network Switches Dell Extreme

SOFT SKILLS

MANDATORY

• Self-confidence motivation and ability to work independently and in a team
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders at the operational level
• Strong customer service orientation