Network & Security Operations Engineer

LanceSoft Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

LanceSoft Middle East is seeking a Network & Security Operations Engineer in Dubai, UAE, for a 12+ month contract. You will manage and optimize the enterprise network and security infrastructure, including access control, wireless services, and cloud networking environments.

You will work with Forescout, Aruba ClearPass, Aruba Wireless, Cisco routing & switching, Palo Alto Firewalls, Fortinet SD-WAN, and proxy technologies to ensure robust security and seamless connectivity across the

Qualifications

• Hands-on with network access control and identity management.
• Experience with 802.1X, certificate-based auth, MAC auth, and guest access.
• Experience implementing policy-based access control and network segmentation.
• Proven experience in Aruba Wireless environments and WLAN design.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, and optimize enterprise network and security infrastructure.
• Handle day-to-day operations, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of connectivity and security controls.
• Oversee access management, wireless services, and cloud networking environments.
• Implement and tune security controls including proxies and web filtering.

Skills

Network & security operations

802.1X & identity

Cloud networking

Web security concepts

Tools

Forescout

Aruba ClearPass

Aruba Wireless

Cisco routing & switching

Palo Alto Firewalls

Fortinet SD-WAN

Zscaler

Forcepoint proxy

Job description

Job Title: Network & Security Operations Engineer

Location: Dubai, UAE

Contract Duration: 12+ Months

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.

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

• Proven experience managing Aruba Wireless environments.
• Strong knowledge of WLAN design, SSID management, wireless security, and troubleshooting.

Routing & Switching

• 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
• Practical experience administering Zscaler and Forcepoint proxy solutions.
• Knowledge of web security controls, SSL inspection, content filtering, and secure internet access frameworks.

Preferred Certifications

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