Network Security Engineer

Dautom; Sharjah; On-site; AED 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Dautom in the UAE seeks a Senior Network and Security Engineer to design, implement, and safeguard the enterprise network and security infrastructure of a UAE government entity. The role blends advanced networking with hands‑on cybersecurity to ensure availability, resilience, and confidentiality of mission‑critical services while complying with UAE IA standards and regulatory frameworks.

On-site collaboration with cross‑functional teams, strong vendor tools expertise, and a disciplined security

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Engineering.
• 8 years of hands‑on experience in network and security engineering, including at least 3 years in a senior or lead capacity.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root‑cause analysis skills.
• Prior UAE government or large‑enterprise experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience configuring and managing enterprise network and security technologies (firewalls, VPNs, SIEM, NAC).
• Knowledge of UAE IA Standards (NESA / SIA) and ISO 27001/27002 is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage enterprise network infrastructure across data center and campus environments.
• Administer and harden perimeter and internal security controls (NGFW, IPS/IDS, WAF, NAC).
• Implement and maintain Zero Trust architecture and micro‑segmentation; secure remote access (IPSec/SSL VPN).
• Monitor and triage security events; support incident response with SOC using SIEM tooling.
• Ensure compliance with UAE Information Assurance standards and regulatory frameworks.

Skills

Network engineering

Security engineering

Zero Trust

SIEM

Firewall administration

VPN & remote access

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Engineering

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Aruba

BGP/OSPF/EIGRP

DNS/DHCP/IPAM (Infoblox)

Palo Alto / Fortinet / Check Point / Cisco Firepower

Splunk / IBM QRadar / Microsoft Sentinel

ISE / ClearPass

Job description

Client Introduction

In this role, you will collaborate closely with one of our esteemed clients—a globally recognized leader in their industry, distinguished by their commitment to excellence, innovation, and delivering exceptional value. As a trusted IT consulting partner, Dautom is supporting their strategic initiatives by connecting them with exceptional talent to drive business growth and transformation.

Role

Senior Network and Security Engineer

Job Location

Sharjah, UAE

Notice

30 Days

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Network & Security Engineer to design, implement, and safeguard the enterprise network and security infrastructure of a UAE government entity.

The role combines deep networking expertise with hands‑on cybersecurity engineering, ensuring the availability, resilience, and confidentiality of mission‑critical government services while maintaining compliance with UAE Information Assurance standards and applicable regulatory frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage enterprise network infrastructure across data‑center and campus environments, including routing, switching, wireless, SD‑WAN, and load balancing.
• Administer and harden perimeter and internal security controls, including next‑generation firewalls, IPS/IDS, WAF, secure web gateways, and NAC.
• Implement and maintain Zero Trust network architecture, micro‑segmentation, and secure remote‑access solutions such as IPSec / SSL VPN.
• Monitor, triage, and investigate security events; support incident response and coordinate remediation with the SOC using SIEM and related tooling.
• Ensure compliance with UAE Information Assurance Standards (NESA / SIA), ISO

Required Technical Skills

Networking

• Enterprise routing & switching— Cisco, Juniper, or Aruba.
• Strong knowledge of BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLANs, STP, and VRF.
• Wireless LAN— Cisco / Aruba controllers.
• SD‑WAN— Cisco Viptela, Fortinet, or VMware VeloCloud.
• Load balancing / application delivery— F5 BIG‑IP or Citrix ADC.
• Core services— DNS, DHCP, and IPAM using Infoblox or equivalent.

Security

• Next‑generation firewalls— Palo Alto, Fortinet FortiGate, Check Point, or Cisco Firepower.
• Experience with IPS/IDS, WAF, proxy / web filtering, and email security.
• Network Access Control— Cisco ISE or Aruba ClearPass.
• SIEM— Splunk, IBM QRadar, or Microsoft Sentinel.
• Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR).
• Privileged Access Management— CyberArk or BeyondTrust.
• Vulnerability management— Nessus or Qualys.
• Zero Trust principles, micro‑segmentation, and network hardening.

Governance & Compliance

• Working knowledge of UAE IA Standards (NESA / SIA).
• Understanding of ISO 27001 / 27002 and NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
• Familiarity with UAE government security frameworks such as Dubai ISR and ADHICS is an advantage.

Certifications

Required — At least one:

• CCNP or CCIE — Enterprise or Security.
• Palo Alto PCNSE or Fortinet NSE 4 and above.

Preferred:

• CISSP, CEH, CompTIA Security+, or ISO 27001 Lead Implementer / Lead Auditor.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Engineering — Computer, Electronics & Communication, or related disciplines.
• Minimum 8 years of hands‑on experience in network and security engineering, including at least 3 years in a senior or lead capacity.
• Prior experience supporting UAE government or large‑enterprise environments is strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root‑cause‑analysis skills.
• Excellent technical documentation and stakeholder communication abilities.
• Ability to work on‑site, coordinate across cross‑functional teams, and operate under change‑controlled processes.
• Arabic language proficiency is an advantage given the government context.

About Dautom

Dautom is a globally recognized IT consulting and technology services organization committed to enabling digital transformation through innovation, expertise, and a people‑centric approach.

We partner with leading organizations across industries to accelerate business growth by delivering exceptional talent, strategic IT consulting services, and innovative technology solutions. With a strong global presence and deep industry expertise, Dautom empowers businesses to enhance operational excellence, embrace digital evolution, and achieve sustainable success.

Our team will be pleased to connect with suitable candidates for further discussions.