Security Operations Administrator

Adecco; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Security Operations Administrator to ensure system reliability and security. The ideal candidate should have 5 to 8 years of hands-on experience in network security technologies, including firewalls and access control. This is a contract position for 12 months and requires 24/7 availability. A strong focus on certifications such as CCNP Security or equivalent is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of hands-on experience supporting network security technologies.
• Experience in managing NAC solutions like Forescout and Cisco ISE.
• Strong focus on various firewall technologies.

Responsibilities

• Monitor performance and ensure system availability and reliability.
• Monitor system resource utilization, trending, and capacity planning.
• Installation and configuration of servers and firewalls.
• Troubleshooting network, firewall, and server issues.
• Define and apply access control and threat prevention policies.

Skills

CCNP Security

CCNA Security

CCIE Security

Juniper SRX

FortiGate

Palo Alto firewalls

F5

Citrix NetScaler

NAC solutions

Forescout

Cisco ISE

email security solutions

Cisco ESA

Proofpoint

MS Defender for Exchange

web security solutions

Forcepoint

Cisco WSA

Job description

Overview

Adecco Middle East is looking for a Security Operations Administrator for one of our prestigious clients in Abu Dhabi.

Role Details

• Role Type: Contract
• Duration: 12 Months
• Location: Onsite in Abu Dhabi
• Experience: 5 to 8 Years
• Availability: 24 X 7 required

Responsibilities

• Monitor performance and ensure system availability and reliability
• Monitor system resource utilization, trending, and capacity planning
• Installation and configuration of servers, firewalls UTM and other firewalls
• Troubleshooting network, firewall, and server issues
• Define, apply, and update access control, data protection, and threat prevention policies across all systems

Required Skills (As Many as Possible)

• Certifications such as CCNP Security, CCNA Security, or equivalent qualifications in security technologies are preferred
• CCIE Security certification is preferred
• 5 to 8 years of hands‑on experience supporting network security technologies, with a strong focus on Juniper SRX, FortiGate, Palo Alto firewalls, F5, and Citrix NetScaler
• Experience in managing NAC solutions like Forescout and Cisco ISE
• Experience with email security solutions including Cisco ESA, Proofpoint, and MS Defender for Exchange
• Experience with web security solutions such as Forcepoint and Cisco WSA