Senior IT Network Lead: Secure, Scalable Enterprise Networking

CNS Middle East; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 367,242 - 440,690; Full time

Job summary

CNS Middle East is looking for an experienced IT Network Lead to design and optimize enterprise-grade network infrastructures in the United Arab Emirates. This full-time position involves leading network architecture, managing F5 Load Balancers and enterprise firewalls, and supporting critical incident response in high-availability environments. The ideal candidate will have 8–10 years of IT networking experience, including strong expertise in network security technologies and troubleshooting skills.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of overall experience in IT Networking.
• Minimum 3–5 years of hands‑on experience in network security technologies.
• Proven experience supporting mission‑critical, high‑availability environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of secure network architectures.
• Manage enterprise firewall technologies including Cisco, Fortinet, and Check Point.
• Lead critical incident troubleshooting and service restoration.

Skills

Network design principles

F5 load balancing

Network security technologies

Analytical and troubleshooting skills

Tools

F5 Load Balancers

Cisco firewalls

Fortinet firewalls

Cisco Catalyst switches

Job description

CNS Middle East is looking for an experienced IT Network Lead to design and optimize enterprise-grade network infrastructures in the United Arab Emirates. This full-time position involves leading network architecture, managing F5 Load Balancers and enterprise firewalls, and supporting critical incident response in high-availability environments. The ideal candidate will have 8–10 years of IT networking experience, including strong expertise in network security technologies and troubleshooting skills.