Network Security Engineer | 6-Month Contract | Abu Dhabi, UAE

Linked4HR Human Resources Consultancies LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Linked4HR Human Resources Consultancies LLC seeks a Network Security Engineer for an urgent 6-month contract in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The role requires hands-on firewall, SIEM and cloud security experience, plus 3+ years in network security and relevant certifications.

The ideal candidate will monitor security across Azure, AWS and Oracle Cloud, handle incident response, conduct vulnerability management and ensure regulatory compliance in aviation-adjacent environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of network security experience.
• Hands-on experience with firewalls — Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA or equivalent.
• Experience with SIEM platforms such as Rapid7, LogRhythm, QRadar or equivalent.
• Experience with IDS/IPS, WAF, DLP, NAC and EDR.
• Vulnerability management experience using tools such as Rapid7/Nessus.
• Experience with Azure, AWS or Oracle Cloud security.
• Strong incident response and network traffic analysis experience.
• Knowledge of DNS, email and web security.
• Experience with security monitoring/SOC environments.
• MUST HAVE a completed CompTIA Security+ or equivalent recognized cybersecurity/network security certification.
• Accepted equivalent certifications include CEH, CCNA Security, Fortinet NSE 4, Palo Alto PCNSE or equivalent.
• Certifications in progress will NOT be considered.
• Aviation industry experience is an advantage.
• Scripting knowledge in PowerShell, Bash or Python

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain network security infrastructure, including firewalls, SIEM, IDS/IPS, WAF, DLP and endpoint security solutions
• Analyse network traffic, security logs and alerts to identify threats, anomalies and potential security incidents
• Configure, troubleshoot and maintain NGFW such as Palo Alto, Cisco ASA and Fortinet
• Support firewall rules, access controls and Network Access Control (NAC)
• Monitor and respond to security incidents, including investigation, escalation and documentation
• Support vulnerability scanning, assessment, remediation tracking and reporting
• Monitor security across Azure, AWS and Oracle Cloud environments
• Support DNS, email, web and DDoS security monitoring and threat mitigation
• Perform security system updates, patching and maintenance
• Maintain security documentation, incident records, configurations and compliance reports
• Collaborate with Network Operations, IT, Incident Response teams and external security vendors
• Support compliance with GCAA, EASA, ICAO and ISO 27001 requirements

Skills

Network security

Incident response

Threat analysis

Security monitoring

Scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering/Cybersecurity or related

Tools

Palo Alto

Fortinet

Cisco ASA

Rapid7

LogRhythm

QRadar

Nessus

Azure

AWS

Oracle Cloud

Job description

We are hiring a Network Security Engineer for an urgent 6-month contract opportunity with a leading organization in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Contract: 6 Months

Joining: ASAP (Immediate Joiners Only)

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain network security infrastructure, including firewalls, SIEM, IPS/IDS, WAF, DLP and endpoint security solutions
• Analyse network traffic, security logs and alerts to identify threats, anomalies and potential security incidents
• Configure, troubleshoot and maintain Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) such as Palo Alto, Cisco ASA and Fortinet
• Support firewall rules, access controls and Network Access Control (NAC)
• Monitor and respond to security incidents, including investigation, escalation and documentation
• Support vulnerability scanning, assessment, remediation tracking and reporting
• Monitor security across Azure, AWS and Oracle Cloud environments
• Support DNS, email, web and DDoS security monitoring and threat mitigation
• Perform security system updates, patching and maintenance
• Maintain security documentation, incident records, configurations and compliance reports
• Collaborate with Network Operations, IT, Incident Response teams and external security vendors
• Support compliance with GCAA, EASA, ICAO and ISO 27001 requirements

Key Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of network security experience
• Hands-on experience with firewalls — Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA or equivalent
• Experience with SIEM platforms such as Rapid7, LogRhythm, QRadar or equivalent
• Experience with IDS/IPS, WAF, DLP, NAC and EDR
• Vulnerability management experience using tools such as Rapid7/Nessus
• Experience with Azure, AWS or Oracle Cloud security
• Strong incident response and network traffic analysis experience
• Knowledge of DNS, email and web security
• Experience with security monitoring/SOC environments
• MUST HAVE a completed CompTIA Security+ or equivalent recognized cybersecurity/network security certification
• Accepted equivalent certifications include CEH, CCNA Security, Fortinet NSE 4, Palo Alto PCNSE or equivalent
• Certifications in progress will NOT be considered
• Aviation industry experience is an advantage
• Scripting knowledge in PowerShell, Bash or Python

Education

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Security or a related discipline.

Ideal Candidate

Hands-on network security professionals with 3+ years of relevant experience, mandatory completed security certification, and strong experience in firewalls, SIEM, vulnerability management, security monitoring and incident response.