Senior Engineer - Network Security Operations

Inception42; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

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Job summary

Inception42, a G42 company, is the region’s leading innovator of AI-powered products. We seek a senior network engineer to own complex operations, optimize LAN/WAN, and secure hybrid connectivity across Aruba, Cisco, Palo Alto, and Zscaler environments.

You will implement, monitor, and upgrade network infrastructure, collaborate with Cybersecurity and cloud teams, and mentor junior engineers in a fast‑growing AI ecosystem in Abu Dhabi.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Engineering, Cybersecurity or related field.
• 6+ years of enterprise networking or network-security experience.
• Hands-on experience with Aruba switching and wireless, Cisco Catalyst/Nexus routing and switching, Palo Alto firewalls.
• Experience with Zscaler ZIA/ZPA, SASE and Zero Trust controls.
• Azure networking and hybrid connectivity experience.
• Strong TCP/IP, DNS/DHCP, and troubleshooting fundamentals.
• Experience with monitoring, SIEM integration, and vendor SLA escalations.

Responsibilities

• Operate and improve LAN/WAN, VPN, and hybrid-cloud connectivity.
• Configure Aruba switches and wireless controllers, ensure reliable coverage and baselines.
• Manage Cisco Catalyst/Nexus platforms, including routing, VLANs, QoS and high availability.
• Implement Palo Alto firewall policies, NAT, VPN, and monitoring.
• Operate Zscaler ZIA/ZPA services and connectivity troubleshooting.
• Configure Azure VNets, peering, VPN Gateways and BGP routing.
• Monitor service health, security events, and perform root-cause analyses.
• Lead incident response, remediation, and change management with stakeholders.

Skills

Network engineering

Aruba switching

Cisco Catalyst/Nexus

Palo Alto firewalls

Zscaler ZIA/ZPA

Azure networking

VPN/Hybrid connectivity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Engineering, Cybersecurity

Tools

Aruba switches

Cisco switches/routers

Palo Alto firewall

Zscaler ZIA/ZPA

Job description

Job Description

Inception42, a G42 company, is the region’s leading innovator of AI-powered domain‑specific as well as industry‑agnostic products, built on a rich heritage of research and development. Within the G42 ecosystem, Inception functions as the core intelligence layer – transforming data and compute infrastructure into real‑world, applied AI solutions. Beyond its commercial endeavors, Inception is committed to creating positive societal impact. For more information, please visit www.inception42.ai

Inception42, a G42 company, is the region’s leading innovator of AI-powered domain‑specific as well as industry‑agnostic products, built on a rich heritage of research and development. Within the G42 ecosystem, Inception42 functions as the core intelligence layer – transforming data and compute infrastructure into real‑world, applied AI solutions. Beyond its commercial endeavors, Inception42 is committed to creating positive societal impact. For more information, please visit www.inceptionai.ai

Keep Inception42’s enterprise networks and secure access services reliable, resilient, and secure. You will configure, operate, troubleshoot, and improve Aruba and Cisco networking, Palo Alto firewalls, Zscaler ZIA/ZPA, and Azure hybrid connectivity. This is a hands‑on senior engineering role with ownership of complex operational issues, controlled changes, and technical delivery within agreed architecture and security standards.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Own

• Operate and improve LAN, WLAN, WAN, Internet, VPN, and hybrid‑cloud connectivity, maintaining availability, performance, segmentation, and secure traffic flows.
• Configure and troubleshoot Aruba switches, wireless controllers or gateways, and access points; maintain reliable coverage, capacity, and configuration baselines.
• Administer Cisco Catalyst and Nexus platforms, including IOS XE/NX‑OS, VLANs, VRFs, OSPF/BGP, QoS, high availability, secure management, and software upgrades.
• Implement and maintain Palo Alto firewall policies, zones, NAT, VPN, high availability, logging, and rule reviews, applying approved security controls and change procedures.
• Operate Zscaler ZIA/ZPA services, including secure Internet and private‑application access, traffic forwarding, PAC files, inspection, exceptions, and connectivity troubleshooting.
• Configure and troubleshoot Azure VNets, subnets, peering, VPN Gateway, site‑to‑site and point‑to‑site VPNs, UDRs, BGP, DNS, NSGs, and inspected egress paths.
• Monitor service health, security events, anomalous traffic, capacity, configuration drift, and ISP resilience. Improve telemetry, SIEM integration, alert quality, and escalation.
• Own complex network and security incident investigation and restoration, coordinating containment and recovery with Cybersecurity, the SOC, cloud teams, and service providers. Complete root‑cause analysis and permanent corrective actions.
• Execute vulnerability remediation, configuration hardening, patching, and controlled changes with documented testing, rollback plans, and post‑change validation.
• Deliver network and security upgrades and migrations; contribute practical design improvements and validate resilience, failover, interoperability, and capacity.
• Maintain network diagrams, inventories, configuration backups, runbooks, and audit evidence. Coordinate cabling, patching, labeling, testing, and as‑built documentation to agreed standards.
• Drive vendor and carrier technical escalations against SLAs; track support, licensing, warranty, renewal requirements and provide technical input to procurement.
• Share troubleshooting methods, review implementation changes, and mentor engineers. Track availability, incident restoration, recurrence, remediation, and delivery outcomes.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 6+ years of enterprise networking or network‑security experience, including hands‑on responsibility for complex production operations and incident resolution.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Aruba switching and wireless, Cisco Catalyst/Nexus routing and switching, and Palo Alto firewalls, including routing protocols, segmentation, policy, NAT, VPN, and high availability.
• Practical experience operating Zscaler ZIA/ZPA, SASE and Zero Trust access controls, proxy forwarding, PAC files, inspection, and exception handling.
• Experience with Azure networking and hybrid connectivity, including VNets, peering, VPN Gateway, routing, UDRs/BGP, NSGs, and network segregation.
• Strong TCP/IP, DNS/DHCP, network access control, and troubleshooting fundamentals; ability to diagnose issues across network, firewall, proxy, cloud, and identity boundaries.
• Experience with monitoring and SIEM integration, secure configurations, vulnerability remediation, incident and problem management, controlled changes, and vendor SLA escalations.
• Clear technical communication, sound operational judgment, disciplined documentation, and the ability to coordinate changes and incidents across technical teams.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Cisco ISE/802.1X, Catalyst Center, or Catalyst SD‑WAN where deployed.
• Relevant Cisco CCNP, Aruba, Palo Alto Networks, Zscaler, Azure networking, or ITIL certification, or equivalent demonstrated expertise.

Inception42 is building AI systems designed for practical deployment at scale — across industries, infrastructure, and national‑level initiatives.

What We Look For

If you are a performance‑driven, inquisitive mind with the agility to adapt to ambiguity, you will fit right in. You should be eager to explore opportunities to build meaningful collaborations with stakeholders and aspire to create unique customer‑centric solutions. Bias for action and a passion to conquer new frontiers in the AI space is at the heart of the Inception42 community.

What Working At Inception42 Offers

Culture: An open, diverse and inclusive environment with a global vision that encourages personal growth and focuses on ground‑breaking, industry‑first innovations.

Career: Outstanding learning, development & growth opportunities via structured training programs and innovative, high‑tech projects.

Rewards: A competitive remuneration package with a host of perks including healthcare, education support, leave benefits and more.