Senior Network Operations Lead — Cloud & Security

Dubai Holding; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubai Holding is seeking a Senior Manager – Network Operations to lead the delivery, operation, and continuous improvement of our enterprise network services across LAN, WAN, wireless, and cloud connectivity. The role reports to the Director – Infrastructure and focuses on reliability, security, scalability, and cost optimization to support global business initiatives.

The role drives network modernization, collaborates with internal teams and external partners, and ensures alignment with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering or a related field (essential).
• Master's degree in a relevant technical or business discipline (desirable).
• Industry standard technical certifications.
• Hands-on experience with a wide range of technologies - Juniper, Aruba, F5, Cisco technologies.
• Deep knowledge and experience of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, IS-IS, VxLAN, EVPN, QoS, GRE, IPsec and DNS.
• Profound understanding of network protocols, topologies, and architecture.
• Strong experience with network security practices and technologies.
• Expertise in managing complex, multi-site networks, including LAN, WAN, and wireless technologies.
• Detailed knowledge about DCN concepts (CLOS, spine-leaf, non-blocking architecture).
• Expert level knowledge in core network technologies: routing and switching, QoS, overlay technologies (VXLAN, GRE, MPLS).
• Deep understanding of Data Centre SDN architectures and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, deployment, and lifecycle of core network infrastructure across LAN, WAN, wireless, and data centre networks.
• Ensure seamless connectivity, redundancy, performance, and scalability across all sites and platforms.
• Maintain accurate network documentation, diagrams, configurations, and procedures.
• Manage end-of-life replacement of network equipment and software in line with standards.
• Oversee the end-to-end network environment, including provisioning, scaling, and security.
• Drive disaster recovery planning and testing for business continuity.

Skills

Network operations management

Enterprise networking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering or a related field

Master's degree in a relevant technical or business discipline

Industry standard technical certifications

Tools

Juniper

Aruba

F5

Cisco technologies

Job description

Dubai Holding is seeking a Senior Manager – Network Operations to lead the delivery, operation, and continuous improvement of our enterprise network services across LAN, WAN, wireless, and cloud connectivity. The role reports to the Director – Infrastructure and focuses on reliability, security, scalability, and cost optimization to support global business initiatives.

The role drives network modernization, collaborates with internal teams and external partners, and ensures alignment with