Resident Network Engineer

XAD Technologies; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

XAD Technologies is seeking a highly experienced on-site Network Engineer in Dubai to lead data center networking initiatives. You will handle documentation, design validation, and end-to-end acceptance processes for complex DC environments.

The role requires 10–15 years of hands-on experience with data center networking technologies (Cisco ACI, ASR, Nokia routing) and the ability to coordinate delivery activities across projects. This position is on-site in the Dubai area.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of hands-on experience in data center networking technologies.
• Proven experience with Cisco ACI, ASR series, Nokia routing platforms and other data center fabric solutions.
• Ability to coordinate delivery activities and project management in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical documentation including HLD, SLD, LLD, NIP and ATP.
• Submit approval requests for installation activities within the data center environment.
• Raise system-related requests (Archer ID, SEB ID, service accounts, TF, CRs) as needed.
• Oversee end-to-end physical and logical acceptance processes.
• Participate in design meetings and provide technical input based on scope.
• Develop Method of Procedures (MOP) and configuration files.
• Troubleshoot and resolve connectivity issues.
• Provide day-to-day IPAM and NSO support.
• Coordinate delivery activities and overall project management.

Skills

Cisco ACI

ASR series

Nokia routing

Data center fabrics

Job description

You are expected to be stationed on-site and will be responsible for the following key tasks:

• Preparation of technical documentation, including High-Level Design (HLD), Single Line Diagram (SLD), Low-Level Design (LLD), Network Implementation Plan (NIP), and Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP)
• Submission of approval requests pertaining to installation activities within the data center environment
• Raising necessary system-related requests (e.g., Archer ID, SEB ID, service accounts, TF, CRs) aligned with project-specific and team operational requirements
• Oversight and execution of end-to-end physical and logical acceptance processes
• Participation in design meetings and provision of technical input and solutions based on scope requirements
• Development of Method of Procedures (MOP) and corresponding configuration files
• Troubleshooting and resolution of connectivity issues
• Day-to-day support in IP Address Management (IPAM) and Network Services Orchestration (NSO)
• Coordination of delivery activities and overall project management
• 10-15 years of hands-on experience across a broad range of data center networking technologies, including Cisco ACI, ASR series, Nokia routing platforms, and other data center fabric solutions.