Network & Security Operations Engineer.

LanceSoft Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

LanceSoft Middle East in Dubai seeks a Network & Security Operations Engineer to manage and optimize our enterprise network and security infrastructure onsite in Dubai.

You will handle NAC, 802.1X, VPNs, cloud networking, and firewall policies using Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco, Forescout, and ClearPass, ensuring robust access control and threat mitigation.

This 1-year contract offers the chance to contribute to hybrid cloud connectivity and secure networking across our regional operations.

Qualifications

• Experience with NAC and identity services.
• Hands-on with Forescout and Aruba ClearPass.
• Strong knowledge of 802.1X, certificate-based auth, MAC auth, TACACS+ and guest access.
• Experience implementing network segmentation and security controls.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of enterprise network and security infra.
• Troubleshoot connectivity and access issues; optimize performance.
• Implement and maintain SD-WAN and firewall policies (Palo Alto, Fortinet).
• Support hybrid cloud networking and web security/proxy setups.

Skills

Network & Security Operations

Troubleshooting

Wireless Networking

NAC & Identity

Policy-based access control

Cloud networking

Hybrid cloud connectivity

LAN/WAN architectures

Threat mitigation

Security best practices

Tools

Forescout

Aruba ClearPass

Cisco routing & switching

Palo Alto Networks Firewalls

Fortinet SD-WAN

Microsoft Azure Networking services

Job description

Position: Network & Security Operations Engineer.

Job Location: Dubai (Onsite)

Duration: 1 yr ext.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Network & Security Operations Engineer to manage, maintain, and optimize our enterprise network and security infrastructure. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day operation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of network connectivity, security controls, access management, wireless services, and cloud networking environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Network Access Control (NAC) & Authentication
• Required Qualifications & Technical Skills:
• Network Access Control & Identity
• Hands-on experience with Forescout and Aruba ClearPass.
• Strong understanding of 802.1X, certificate-based authentication, MAC authentication, TACACS+, and guest access services.
• Experience implementing policy-based access control and network segmentation strategies.
• Wireless Networking
• Extensive experience with Cisco routing and switching technologies.
• Solid understanding of LAN/WAN architectures, routing protocols, VLANs, and network troubleshooting.
• Network Security & SD-WAN
• Hands-on experience managing Palo Alto Networks Firewalls.
• Experience with Fortinet SD-WAN deployment, operation, and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of security best practices, segmentation, and threat mitigation.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Azure Networking services and hybrid cloud connectivity.
• Experience supporting cloud-based network and security architectures.
• Web Security & Proxy Technologies

Preferred Certifications

• Forescout Certified Administrator (preferred)
• CCNP Enterprise
• PCNSA / PCNSE
• Fortinet NSE 4+
• Aruba ACMP / ACDX