Network Security Engineer (minimum 7 years experience required)

Virtua Advanced Solution; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtua Advanced Solution seeks a skilled security engineer in Dubai to design firewall architectures and harden network devices. The role requires practical hands-on work with IDS/IPS, SIEM, and VPN technologies to protect the enterprise perimeter.

You will evaluate security requirements, document configurations, and support migration from legacy to NGFW platforms while collaborating with customers and vendors. CCIE Security or equivalent certification is required.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have recognized security certifications and deep design experience.
• Strong background in enterprise firewall deployments and hardening practices.
• Experience documenting security architectures and configurations.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement firewall security architectures for enterprise networks.
• Lead device hardening, threat prevention, and vulnerability assessments.
• Configure and manage IPSec VPNs and remote connectivity.
• Produce accurate engineering documentation to support operations and compliance requirements.

Skills

Firewall design

Network security

IDS/IPS

SIEM

IPSec VPN

TCP/IP

Routing & switching

RADIUS/TACACS

Education

CCIE Security or Equivalent certifications

Tools

FortiManager

Panorama

FireMon

FortiGate

Cisco ASA/FTD

Palo Alto

Check Point

Job description

Experience in firewall design and in network security including Device Hardening IDS/IPS SIEM Firewalls and IPSec vulnerability assessment and intrusion detection.
Good understanding on TCP/IP communication flow and packet capture analysis and troubleshooting the network connectivity issues.
Good understanding on routing and switching Technologies such as STP VTP Mac learning ARP reverse ARP OSPF BGP Port-channel LACP etc.
Experience with NAT ACL controls Web Security/URL Filtering IPSec Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) Malware Prevention.
Strong experience in devices like Cisco FTD ASA FortiGate Palo Alto Firewalls and Checkpoint.
Good Knowledge and Working Experience in managing firewalls management tools like Forti Manager Panorama Firemon .
Expertise in configurations of rules routing Natting policies and profiles in Firewalls.
Plan implement and document the change of services including hardware replacement and enhancements Migration.
Establish and maintain IPSec-based connectivity with customers Vendors.
Good experience in migrating the VPNs from legacy to new NGFW firewalls.
Produce and maintain timely accurate engineering documentation to support implementation operations support and quality/compliance requirements
Determines security requirements by evaluating business strategies and requirements; researching information security standards; conducting system security and vulnerability analyses and risk assessments; studying architecture/platform; identifying integration issues; preparing cost estimates.
Implements security systems by specifying intrusion detection methodologies and equipment; directing equipment and software installation and calibration; preparing preventive and reactive measures; creating transmitting and maintaining keys; providing technical support; completing documentation.
Good understanding about RADIUS and TACACS protocols and authentication methods.

Qualifications :

CCIE Security or Equivalent certifications.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time