Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer (ME836)

Mediclinic International; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic Middle East is seeking a network engineer to contribute to design, documentation, implementation, and operation of enterprise network services across hospitals, clinics, offices, and data centres. The role spans architecture, operations, security, and vendor governance within a consolidated engineering model.

You will monitor, secure, and improve LAN/WAN, wireless, firewalls, NAC, VPN, and cloud connectivity while supporting ITIL governance, CMDB accuracy, and cross-functional project

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in computer science or ICT.
• Professional level Cisco/Juniper/Palo Alto or equivalents.
• ITIL Foundation recommended; Master in networks/security preferred.

Responsibilities

• Document, design and improve network services architecture.
• Monitor, secure and update network equipment and services.
• Own and support network security, firewall governance, NAC, WAN/cloud connectivity.

Skills

Network design

Security governance

Incident management

Firewalling

WAN expertise

SolarWinds

ITIL

Documentation

English proficiency

Education

BSc/ICT degree

Vendor certs

ITIL Foundation

Tools

Cisco ISE

Palo Alto

Azure

SolarWinds

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Number of positions: 1
Reference number: 72888

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

Contributes to and supports the design, documentation, implementation, reliability, security and operation of Mediclinic Middle East enterprise network services, including LAN, WAN, wireless, firewalls, NAC, VPN, internet connectivity, cloud connectivity and related data communications systems across hospitals, clinics, corporate offices and data centre environments. Operates within a consolidated engineering model where the engineer contributes across architecture, engineering, operations, security, project delivery, vendor governance, technology lifecycle management and continuous service improvement across multiple network domains.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Assist in documenting, designing and improving network services architecture
Monitor, maintain, update and secure network equipment and services
Identify, diagnose and resolve network infrastructure incidents and problems
Own and support network security, segmentation, firewall governance, NAC, wireless architecture, WAN resilience and cloud connectivity services
Support ITIL governance, CMDB accuracy, vendor governance, procurement input, DR testing, project delivery and cross-functional collaboration

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION Bachelor degree in computer science or ICT related field. Professional level industry certifications for Cisco Systems, Juniper Networks, Palo Alto Networks, Aruba/Extreme or equivalent.
DESIRED EDUCATION ITIL Foundation. Master degree in computer sciences majoring or specialising in networks and security. Microsoft, Linux, cloud networking, security or vendor platform certifications.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE At least 3-5 years experience in ICT network support and design environment. For current Mediclinic enterprise scale and consolidated engineering delivery, 10+ years enterprise network experience is preferred for senior-level delivery.
DESIRED EXPERIENCE At least 2 years networking experience with Microsoft and Linux platforms, Security such as Firewalls, IPS, NAC, and Wireless Networks. Experience with enterprise firewalls, Cisco ISE/NAC, SD-WAN, Azure connectivity, high-density wireless, WAN/ISP services, SolarWinds, ITIL and healthcare environments is preferred.

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Administrative; communication and time management skills
• Network security products (e.g. Cisco ASA, Palo Alto etc.)
• Basic working knowledge around networking (VPN, SSL)
• IT network security
• Solarwinds monitoring for Networks, Servers and Applications
• ITIL Delivery & Standards
• IT service management (ITSM) and Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)
• External product, consulting vendor and commercial relationship management
• Written and verbal proficiency in English and the ability to structure proposals in an appropriate manner for the perusal of key decision makers/forums.
• Demonstrate knowledge of incident logging, record keeping and documentation requirements

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given to the designated groups in accordance with the United Arab Emirates Emiratization Program.