Senior IT Network Specialist – Emirati Talent

EDGE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE Advanced Concepts, part of EDGE, seeks an experienced Network Security Administrator in Abu Dhabi to design, deploy, and secure the organization’s network infrastructure. You will manage routers, switches, NAC, firewalls, and WAPs while enforcing security best practices and regulatory controls.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in network security, 3+ years in a network management role, and strong knowledge of encryption, IAM/RBAC, data classification, and risk frameworks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT or related field.
• CCNA/CCNP certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of NIST 800-53 and CNSSI 1253.
• Understanding of IPSEC, SSL, PKI and encryption concepts.
• Clear demonstration of least privilege access.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and manage network devices such as routers, switches, firewalls, and WAPs.
• Maintain scalable, reliable, and secure network infrastructure.
• Implement and maintain network security protocols to protect data integrity and confidentiality.
• Diagnose and resolve network issues promptly to minimize downtime.
• Monitor network performance and availability using network management tools.
• Lead network-related projects from planning to execution.
• Maintain accurate inventory of network assets and software licenses.
• Maintain accurate documentation of network configurations, processes, and procedures for future reference.
• Work with IT support and other departments to resolve issues and support organizational needs.
• Contribute to IT policies and best practices within the organization.

Skills

Network security administration

Network monitoring & troubleshooting

Scripting for automation

IAM & RBAC implementation

Vulnerability & patch management

HSMs knowledge

Data classification concepts

CIS Benchmarks knowledge

Risk Frameworks understanding

DIACAP / NISPOM familiarity

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science / IT

CCNA / CCNP preferred

Tools

Routers & switches

NAC

Firewall

WAP management

VMware NSX

Cisco ACI

DIACAP / NISPOM

Job description

EDGE Advanced Concepts, part of EDGE, seeks an experienced Network Security Administrator in Abu Dhabi to design, deploy, and secure the organization’s network infrastructure. You will manage routers, switches, NAC, firewalls, and WAPs while enforcing security best practices and regulatory controls.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in network security, 3+ years in a network management role, and strong knowledge of encryption, IAM/RBAC, data classification, and risk frameworks.