Senior Enterprise & Cloud Network Engineer — ACI & SD-WAN

Innovations Global; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Part time

Job summary

Innovations Global is seeking a seasoned Network Engineer to design, implement, and manage enterprise network infrastructure across on-premise and cloud environments. This role is critical in ensuring high-performance, secure, and scalable network operations within a regulated enterprise domain.

As a Network Engineer, you will own enterprise network design, deployment, and operations, spanning data centers, cloud platforms, and telecom services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 8+ years of hands-on experience in network engineering.
• Strong expertise in routing, switching, SD-WAN, and enterprise networking technologies.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco ACI design, deployment, and operations.
• Experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid environments.
• Knowledge of telecom services (MPLS, Internet Direct, ADSL, SIP, PRI).
• Strong experience in NetDevOps practices and automation tools (Python, Ansible, Terraform, Git).
• Proven experience in regulated environments (banking, telecom, government).
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage enterprise network infrastructure across LAN, WAN, and cloud environments.
• Configure and optimize routing and switching protocols including BGP, OSPF, STP, and VPNs.
• Deploy and manage Cisco ACI environments including HLD/LLD design and Nexus Dashboard.
• Support SD-WAN deployments and optimization across enterprise networks.
• Manage load balancing, application delivery, DNS/DHCP services, and telecom connectivity (MPLS, Internet, SIP, PRI).
• Implement network automation using tools such as Python, Ansible, Terraform, and Git.
• Monitor network performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams for infrastructure upgrades and service improvements.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Enterprise networking

Cisco ACI

SD-WAN

Routing & Switching

Cloud networking

NetDevOps

Automation

Regulated environments

Vendor & stakeholder mgmt

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/IT or related field

Tools

Python

Ansible

Terraform

Git

Nexus Dashboard

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Innovations Global is seeking a seasoned Network Engineer to design, implement, and manage enterprise network infrastructure across on-premise and cloud environments. This role is critical in ensuring high-performance, secure, and scalable network operations within a regulated enterprise domain.

As a Network Engineer, you will own enterprise network design, deployment, and operations, spanning data centers, cloud platforms, and telecom services.