Senior Network Operations Leader: Cloud, DCN & Security

Dubai Holding; Dubai; On-site; AED 380,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubai Holding is seeking a senior Network Infrastructure Manager in Dubai to lead the design, deployment, and lifecycle management of the company’s core network infrastructure across LAN, WAN, wireless, and data centre networks.

You will ensure performance, security, and reliability while coordinating with Cybersecurity, IT, and enterprise architecture teams. A Bachelor’s degree is essential, with Master’s preferred and relevant certifications.

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 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

• Design, deployment, and lifecycle management of core network infrastructure (LAN/WAN/Wireless)
• Ensure connectivity, redundancy, performance and scalability
• Maintain network documentation and diagrams
• End‑of‑life replacement planning for network equipment
• Manage end‑to‑end network environment including security
• Operate enterprise wireless network with best practices for coverage and security
• Monitor performance and address availability and capacity issues
• Maintain remote access solutions for secure connectivity
• Implement disaster recovery practices for high availability
• Lead incident response and root cause analysis
• Drive changes in daily operations and improve processes
• Test and validate disaster recovery plans and hybrid cloud connectivity

Skills

Enterprise network management

Network operations leadership

Cloud networking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/IT/Engineering

Master’s degree desirable

Industry standard technical certifications

Tools

Juniper

Aruba

F5

Cisco technologies

Job description

Dubai Holding is seeking a senior Network Infrastructure Manager in Dubai to lead the design, deployment, and lifecycle management of the company’s core network infrastructure across LAN, WAN, wireless, and data centre networks.

You will ensure performance, security, and reliability while coordinating with Cybersecurity, IT, and enterprise architecture teams. A Bachelor’s degree is essential, with Master’s preferred and relevant certifications.