Presales Consultant Network & Cybersecurity

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

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Dubai is seeking a skilled Presales Consultant for Cybersecurity & Network Security. The successful candidate will design and implement security measures to protect enterprise networks and systems from cyber threats. Ideal applicants should have 3–7 years of experience in cybersecurity, with strong knowledge of firewalls and network security practices. The position demands collaboration with IT teams to ensure compliance and best practices.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in cybersecurity and network security roles.
• Industry certifications preferred: CEH, CISSP, CISM, CCNP Security, Fortinet NSE, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Design and enforce security policies and procedures.
• Manage firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN, and NAC systems.
• Monitor systems for threats using SIEM and EDR tools.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and coordinate patch management.
• Respond to security incidents and breaches in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with IT teams for secure configurations.

Skills

Cybersecurity best practices

Network infrastructure security

Incident response

Firewall management

Vulnerability assessments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field

Tools

Firewalls (Fortinet, Palo Alto, Cisco)

SIEM (e.g., Splunk, QRadar)

Endpoint security (CrowdStrike, SentinelOne)

Cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Job description

Company Description

CNSis a technology company that powers the future by providing digital solutions essential to support all enterprise and human development. While growing and managing a robust pool of supplier‑partners for the benefit of our clients has always been a priority, we are constantly reinventing ourselves. Founded in 1987 with more than 30 years of experience, CNS employs over 320 employees including more than 250 certified engineers. We offer in‑depth expertise and a range of best‑in‑class products that support the digital transformation of all major industries. With offices in three countries, we have an extensive reach into, and regional knowledge of the Middle East markets. A shift into leveraging our many years of experience to develop pioneering software in‑house will add yet another dimension to our highly innovative solutions‑portfolio.

Job Description

Skilled and proactive Presales Consultant – Cybersecurity & Network Security to join our IT security team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, implementation, and management of security measures that protect enterprise networks, systems, and data from unauthorized access, cyber threats, and vulnerabilities.

This role involves monitoring, maintaining, and enhancing the organization’s cybersecurity posture, with a strong focus on network defense, incident response, firewall management, intrusion detection, and endpoint protection. The ideal candidate will possess hands‑on experience in both cybersecurity best practices and network infrastructure security, including firewalls, VPNs, and secure protocols.

duties & responsibilities

• Design and enforce security policies, procedures, and controls to safeguard digital assets.
• Manage firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN, and NAC systems across the enterprise network.
• Monitor systems and network traffic for threats using SIEM, EDR, and threat intelligence platforms.
• Perform regular vulnerability assessments and coordinate patch management and remediation efforts.
• Investigate and respond to security incidents, breaches, and alerts in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure secure system configurations and cloud deployments.
• Support regulatory compliance initiatives (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, UAE ISR/NESA).
• Conduct security awareness training and recommend best practices across departments.
• Document incidents, procedures, and configurations in accordance with internal audit standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• Experience in cybersecurity and network security roles.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, DNS, and VPN.
• Experience with firewalls (Fortinet, Palo Alto, Cisco), SIEM (e.g., Splunk, QRadar), and endpoint security (CrowdStrike, SentinelOne).
• Familiarity with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) and Zero Trust principles is a plus.
• Industry certifications preferred: CEH, CISSP, CISM, CCNP Security, Fortinet NSE, or equivalent.
• 3–7 years of experience.

Additional Information

Compliance with policies and procedures based on the ISO standards adopted by CNS.