Network Security Operations Engineer

Dicetek LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT solutions company in the UAE is seeking a skilled professional to lead end-to-end network and security solutions. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in networking and security, a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, and relevant certifications. Responsibilities include strengthening security posture, managing project deliverables, and performing incident response with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in networking & security.
• CCNP Enterprise, CCNP Security, FCP, or PCNSA required.
• Preferred: CCIE, CCNP Datacenter, ITIL.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end network & security solutions.
• Strengthen security posture and manage project deliverables.
• Perform routine maintenance and failover testing.
• Handle incident response with minimal supervision.

Skills

Advanced LAN/WAN

Routing

Switching

SD-WAN

Wireless & datacenter networking

Cisco Catalyst/Nexus/ACI

Fortinet

Palo Alto

Cloud networking

Firewalls

IPS/IDS

Multicast

Monitoring tools (SolarWinds, PRTG, Manage Engine)

Knowledge of ITIL processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Cisco

Fortinet

Palo Alto

Job description

Contract Duration: 1 Year

Role Summary

Lead end-to-end network & security solutions, strengthen security posture, manage project deliverables, perform routine maintenance and failover testing, and handle incident response with minimal supervision.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• CCNP Enterprise + CCNP Security / FCP / PCNSA
• (Preferred: CCIE, CCNP Datacenter, ITIL)
• 7+ years of experience in networking & security

Key Skills

• Advanced LAN/WAN, routing, switching, SD-WAN, wireless & datacenter networking
• Expertise with Cisco Catalyst/Nexus/ACI, Fortinet, Palo Alto, enterprise wireless systems
• Experience with cloud networking, firewalls, IPS/IDS, multicast
• Familiarity with monitoring tools (SolarWinds, PRTG, Manage Engine)
• Knowledge of ITIL processes

Personal Attributes

• Strong ownership mindset
• Quick learner & team player
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision