Senior Network Engineer

Mindtel Global; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Dubai is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design and optimize enterprise networks in a high-performance environment. The role requires over 7 years of experience in networking, including hands-on skills in firewalls, cloud solutions, and advanced networking technologies. Ideal candidates should have strong troubleshooting capabilities and the ability to manage complex network infrastructures. Competitive compensation and a full-time position await.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise networking and security.
• Strong understanding of routing, switching, network protocols, and transport technologies.
• Proficiency with Palo Alto, Fortinet, Check Point, and Cisco ASA firewalls.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and support enterprise routing & switching environments.
• Maintain and optimize secure connectivity using DMVPN, MPLS, GRE over IPsec.
• Manage multi-vendor firewalls.

Skills

Enterprise networking and security expertise

Routing and switching knowledge

Proficiency with Palo Alto and Fortinet firewalls

Cloud networking (Azure, AWS)

Troubleshooting skills

Tools

Cisco ACI

F5 LTM/GTM

NAC solutions (ClearPass)

ITSM tools (BMC Remedy, BMC Helix)

Job description

🔎 Job Title: Senior Network Engineer | Mindtel Global | Dubai, UAE
🏢 Recruiting Company: Mindtel Global
🌍 Job Location: Dubai (Onsite)
💼 Job Type: Full-Time
📧 Application Method: Send your resume to [e-mail]
🎓 Experience Required: 7+ Years

💡 Position Summary

Mindtel Global is seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to support, design, and optimize large-scale enterprise networks in a high‑performance, security-driven environment. This role is ideal for seasoned professionals with deep hands‑on experience in routing, switching, firewalls, load balancing, hybrid cloud networking, and advanced fabrics such as Cisco ACI. You will work with cutting‑edge technologies across on‑prem and cloud, contributing to a highly collaborative engineering culture.

📜 Detailed Job Description

As a Senior Network Engineer, you will oversee complex enterprise network infrastructures spanning data centers, cloud platforms, and secured remote connectivity. You will design and implement network architectures, manage multi‑vendor firewall solutions, optimize load balancers, and lead troubleshooting efforts for high‑priority issues. Your work will include managing hybrid cloud connectivity on AWS and Azure, configuring Cisco ACI fabrics, and supporting wireless and NAC solutions. This role offers exposure to mission‑critical environments and the ability to shape modern, secure, scalable network ecosystems.

✅ Key Responsibilities

• ✓ Design, configure, and support enterprise routing & switching environments (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs)
• ✓ Maintain and optimize secure connectivity using DMVPN, MPLS, GRE over IPsec
• ✓ Manage multi‑vendor firewalls: Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco, Check Point, Cisco ASA (VPN)
• ✓ Deploy and support VPN technologies (site‑to‑site, route‑based & policy‑based) across ASA/Fortinet/Palo Alto
• ✓ Configure and troubleshoot F5 LTM & GTM load balancers
• ✓ Architect and support cloud networking on Microsoft Azure & AWS
• ✓ Perform advanced configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco ACI fabric environments
• ✓ Ensure network security using SSL/TLS, IPsec, and vulnerability management best practices
• ✓ Use network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds for performance tracking
• ✓ Deploy and support NAC solutions (e.g., ClearPass)
• ✓ Configure and optimize Aruba Wireless infrastructure (APs, controllers)
• ✓ Utilize ITSM tools such as Remedy or BMC Helix for operational workflows
• ✓ Lead troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis across complex network scenarios

🎓 Required Qualifications & Skills

• ✓ 7+ years of hands‑on experience in enterprise networking and security
• ✓ Strong understanding of routing, switching, network protocols, and transport technologies
• ✓ Proficiency with Palo Alto, Fortinet, Check Point, and Cisco ASA firewalls
• ✓ Expertise in F5 LTM/GTM deployment and administration
• ✓ Strong experience with Azure/AWS cloud networking
• ✓ Advanced hands‑on knowledge of Cisco ACI
• ✓ Familiarity with vulnerability management tools and cybersecurity best practices
• ✓ Experience with NAC (ClearPass) and Aruba wireless solutions
• ✓ Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills
• ✓ Experience with ITSM/ticketing tools (BMC Remedy, BMC Helix)

✨ Nice‑to‑Have Skills

• ✓ Relevant certifications (CCNP/CCIE, PCNSE, NSE, F5‑CA/CE, AWS/Azure certifications)
• ✓ Experience with automation tools (Python, Ansible)
• ✓ Exposure to Zero Trust security frameworks
• ✓ Experience in SD‑WAN architectures
• ✓ Multi‑vendor environment engineering experience

💡 Recruitment Pro Tip

Highlight complex enterprise projects you’ve led—such as ACI deployments, F5 migrations, hybrid cloud network builds, or multi‑vendor firewall implementations—to demonstrate your ability to manage high‑impact, large‑scale network environments.