Senior Network Security Architect—Firewall & VPN Expert

iConnect IT Business Solutions DMCC; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

iConnect IT Business Solutions DMCC is seeking an experienced Network Security Lead to design, implement, and govern enterprise network security across hybrid environments. The role requires deep expertise in firewall architecture, VPN technologies, and security operations to protect critical infrastructure.

You will lead security initiatives, guide operations teams, and ensure adherence to industry standards and best practices.

Qualifications

• 10-12 years of enterprise network security experience.
• Hands-on with Fortinet FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, PAN-OS, Panorama, and Cisco ASA.
• Strong knowledge of firewall policies, NAT, routing, VPNs, and network segmentation.
• Experience with SSL VPN and IPSec VPN solutions.
• HA, clustering, and disaster recovery configurations.
• IDS/IPS, URL filtering, malware protection, and network security monitoring.
• Experience handling complex security incidents and escalations.
• Vendor certifications such as Fortinet (PCNSA/PCNSE) or CCIE Security.

Responsibilities

• Lead network security architecture, design, implementation, and governance activities.
• Manage and maintain enterprise firewall platforms including Fortinet, PAN-OS, and Cisco ASA.
• Design and support SSL VPN and IPSec VPN environments.
• Define and enforce firewall security standards, policies, and rule management processes.
• Perform firewall rule reviews, optimisation, segmentation improvements, and security assessments.
• Support security incident investigation, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and remediation.
• Manage firewall upgrades, migrations, lifecycle activities, and vendor coordination.
• Provide technical leadership to network and security operations teams.
• Ensure network security controls align with policies, compliance, and best practices.

Skills

Network security leadership

Firewall architecture

VPN technologies

Security operations

Incident response

Stakeholder management

Tools

Fortinet FortiGate

FortiManager

FortiAnalyzer

Palo Alto PAN-OS

Panorama

Cisco ASA

Job description

iConnect IT Business Solutions DMCC is seeking an experienced Network Security Lead to design, implement, and govern enterprise network security across hybrid environments. The role requires deep expertise in firewall architecture, VPN technologies, and security operations to protect critical infrastructure.

You will lead security initiatives, guide operations teams, and ensure adherence to industry standards and best practices.