Network & Security Specialist

Ghobash Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in Dubai is seeking a Network & Security Specialist to manage the organization's network and security infrastructure. This role requires 4-5 years of experience and a degree in Computer Engineering. Responsibilities include troubleshooting network issues, maintaining security protocols, and collaborating with IT teams. The ideal candidate will have certifications like CCNP or NSE and expertise in Cisco and firewall technologies. This position offers growth opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or relevant coursework in networking and security.
• Cisco (CCNP), Fortinet (NSE), SonicWall (SNSA) or similar certifications are preferred.
• 4-5 years of experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support organization's network, wireless, and security infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and resolve incidents related to networking and security.
• Document configurations and incident resolutions for audits.

Skills

Network infrastructure management

Troubleshooting

Firewall management

IP telephony systems

Education

Bachelor of Computer Engineering or related field

Cisco (CCNP) or relevant certifications

Tools

Cisco Routers

Fortinet Firewalls

SonicWall

Job description

Over the many years of its pursuit for investment diversification, the Ghobash Group has capitalized on opportunities in sectors with encouraging growth potential by either buying out established operating companies or founding new businesses to extend value into those markets. As the portfolio of these fully, or majority-owned operating companies grew and became more diversified, the Group establishedABAN INVESTMENT in 2008 to administer and facilitate its smooth operation. Each operating company general manager reports into the CEO of Aban Investment and as such it is an actively managed portfolio of companies.

ABAN Investment currently has stakes in Technology, Oil & Gas, Pharmaceuticals, Industrial Chemicals and Supplies, Hospitality, Healthcare, and Consumer Services. It is committed to building high-value businesses, from start-ups and early stage ventures to mergers and acquisitions for more mature businesses.

Job Description

The Network & Security Specialist is responsible for managing and supporting the organization’s network, wireless, telephony, and security infrastructure to ensure high availability, performance, and reliability of IT services. This role involves troubleshooting and resolving incidents, performing routine maintenance, and implementing configurations in line with organizational standards and SLAs. The specialist works closely with internal IT teams and vendors, participates in change management, disaster recovery, and continuous improvement initiatives, and ensures compliance with security policies and regulatory requirements. By maintaining and optimizing network, telephony, and security systems, the role ensures seamless and secure operations that support business objectives.

Network Infrastructure Management

• Maintain, monitor, and optimize network infrastructure (LAN, WAN, WLAN, VPN) to ensure high availability, performance, and security.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to network, wireless, and security systems, including routers (Cisco, D-Link, Netgear), switches (Cisco, HP), wireless controllers and access points (Cisco EWS, Meraki, Ruijie), and firewalls (SonicWall, FortiGate).
• Configure and maintain firewall rules, VPNs, VLANs, ACLs, and access control policies to enforce network security.
• Support IP telephony systems, including Cisco CME, CUCM, and Yealink phones, covering extensions, call routing, voice quality monitoring, troubleshooting, and system maintenance.
• Assist end-users with network, wireless, telephony, and security issues, providing troubleshooting assistance and escalating complex problems as needed.
• Perform routine network, wireless, telephony, and security maintenance, including firmware updates, patching, configuration backups, and enforcing compliance standards.
• Participate in network, wireless, telephony and network security projects, capacity planning, site surveys, disaster recovery testing, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Back-up and Disaster Recovery

• Develop and maintain network backup and recovery plans for critical network, wireless, and telephony configurations.
• Test disaster recovery procedures regularly.
• Monitor network, wireless, telephony, and security performance metrics using monitoring platforms; analyze trends and recommend improvements.

Documentation & Reporting

• Document network, wireless, telephony, and security configurations, diagrams, SOPs, and incident resolutions; provide periodic reports for audits and management review.

Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure adherence to regulatory compliance and internal audit requirements related to networking, wireless and security.
• Collaborate with IT teams and vendors to ensure integration, compatibility, and successful deployment of network, telephony, and security solutions.
• Stay updated on the latest networking, wireless, telephony, and security technologies and provide recommendations for enhancements.
• Recommend and implement improvements to enhance the organization’s security posture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Computer Engineering or coursework in networking, security, or telecommunications
• Cisco (CCNP), Fortinet (NSE), SonicWall (SNSA) or other relevant networking, security, or telephony certifications.

Additional Information

Experience:

• Minimum of 4to 5years’ experience in a similar role

Skills and Abilities:

• Familiarity with ITIL and its applications.
• Work with reports and root cause analysis.
• Maintain and ensure network operations.
• Work with vendors for a solution and their support.