Senior Network & Security Engineer (F5, Palo Alto & Fortinet) | Raqmiyat Information Technologies | Dubai, UAE

Raqmiyat Information Technologies; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Raqmiyat Information Technologies in Dubai, UAE seeks a Senior Network & Security Engineer to own critical network security and infrastructure operations on-site. You will manage F5 LTM/ASM, Palo Alto and Fortinet NGFWs, design routing/switching, proxy services, EDR telemetry, and NAC across multi-site environments.

With 6+ years of hands-on experience, you will collaborate with cybersecurity analysts, IT teams, and recruiters to ensure high availability, robust security posture, and efficient

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 6+ years of progressive professional hands-on experience in network engineering, security administration, and infrastructure operations.
• Strong operational expertise with F5 LTM and ASM load balancing platforms.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Palo Alto and Fortinet NGFWs.
• Deep experience with routing, switching, and LAN/WAN architectures.
• Proficiency with proxy solutions and secure web gateways.
• Experience with EDR tools and NAC frameworks.
• Experience designing enterprise wireless networks and NAC policies.
• Willingness for on-site work in Dubai, UAE.

Responsibilities

• Architect, configure, and optimize F5 LTM/ASM architectures.
• Deploy, administer, and tune Palo Alto and Fortinet NGFWs across sites.
• Design and troubleshoot core routing and switching.
• Implement and monitor secure proxy solutions for web traffic filtering.
• Configure and monitor EDR agents and security telemetry.
• Manage wireless networking deployments and NAC policies.
• Lead incident response and RCA for security incidents.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity analysts, IT infra teams, and software squads.
• Maintain network diagrams, firewall rules, and runbooks.

Skills

F5 LTM/ASM

Palo Alto Firewalls

Fortinet Firewalls

Routing & Switching

Proxy Solutions

EDR

NAC

Wireless Networking

On-site Dubai

Security Operations

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/IT/Telecom

Tools

Jira

Confluence

ServiceNow

VPN Tunnels

Job description

Position Summary:

Driving advanced network engineering, enterprise security architecture, and resilient IT infrastructure operations in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Raqmiyat Information Technologies is actively seeking an experienced Senior Network & Security Engineer for a permanent full-time professional engagement. In this vital technical infrastructure role, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of F5 LTM and ASM load balancing, Palo Alto and Fortinet next-generation firewalls, enterprise routing and switching, proxy solutions, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) systems, wireless networking, and Network Access Control (NAC) architectures. Bringing 6+ years of progressive professional hands‑on experience in network operations and cybersecurity engineering, you will empower an elite technology solutions enterprise to achieve uncompromised network availability, robust perimeter defense, and superior infrastructure reliability. This prestigious career opportunity offers competitive remuneration, enterprise client exposure, and professional growth within a leading global technology staffing and recruitment consultancy.

Detailed Job Description:

As a Senior Network & Security Engineer supporting Raqmiyat Information Technologies on a professional on-site basis in Dubai, UAE, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of network security hardening, firewall policy management, application delivery controllers, and cross‑functional engineering collaboration. Your day‑to‑day responsibilities include configuring, managing, and optimizing F5 Local Traffic Manager (LTM) and Application Security Manager (ASM) platforms, deploying and administering Palo Alto and Fortinet next‑generation firewalls across multi‑site enterprise environments, designing and troubleshooting core enterprise routing and switching protocols, configuring and maintaining enterprise proxy solutions for secure internet gateway access, integrating and monitoring Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) security telemetry, deploying secure wireless networking and Network Access Control (NAC) frameworks, collaborating proactively with cybersecurity analysts, system administrators, and software engineering squads, and interacting directly with talent acquisition specialists like Vinodhini Nagarajan.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect, configure, manage, and optimize F5 Local Traffic Manager (LTM) and Application Security Manager (ASM) architectures.
• Deploy, administer, and tune enterprise Palo Alto and Fortinet next‑generation firewalls, security zones, and VPN tunnels.
• Design, configure, and troubleshoot core enterprise routing protocols and campus switching infrastructures.
• Implement, maintain, and monitor secure proxy solutions for web traffic filtering and secure internet gateways.
• Configure and support Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) agents, threat detection rules, and security telemetry.
• Manage enterprise wireless networking deployments and Network Access Control (NAC) security policies.
• Lead rapid incident response, root‑cause analysis (RCA), and technical troubleshooting for network security anomalies.
• Collaborate proactively with cybersecurity analysts, IT infrastructure teams, and project management squads.
• Maintain meticulous network architecture diagrams, firewall rule sets, configuration backups, and operational runbooks.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 6+ years of progressive professional hands‑on experience in network engineering, security administration, and infrastructure operations.
• Strong, demonstrable operational expertise with F5 LTM and ASM load balancing platforms.
• Comprehensive working knowledge and practical proficiency administering Palo Alto and Fortinet next‑generation firewalls.
• Deep practical experience with enterprise routing, switching, and LAN/WAN network architectures.
• Solid practical grasp of proxy solutions, web security gateways, and secure traffic inspection.
• Proven hands‑on proficiency with Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools and Network Access Control (NAC) frameworks.
• Extensive experience designing and supporting enterprise wireless networking environments.
• Mandatory legal work authorization and physical availability for professional on‑site operations in Dubai, UAE.

Nice‑to‑Have Skills:

• Professional vendor certifications such as F5 Certified BIG‑IP Administrator, Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE), or Fortinet NSE 7.
• Prior professional working experience supporting Tier‑1 telecommunications operators, financial institutions, or large enterprise networks in the UAE.
• Hands‑on familiarity with software‑defined networking (SDN) and cloud security architectures (AWS Security Groups, Azure Firewall).
• Experience utilizing enterprise agile tracking and IT service desk platforms (Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow).
• Active participation in cybersecurity user groups, network engineering associations, or enterprise IT forums.

Application Information:

• Recruiter: Raqmiyat Information Technologies Recruitment Division
• Contact Name: Vinodhini Nagarajan (Talent Acquisition Specialist)
• Company Website: https://www.raqmiyat.com
• Salary/Rate: Market Competitive / Enterprise Network Engineering Package
• Work Schedule: On‑Site Professional Operations (Dubai, UAE)
• Deadline: Open until filled (Urgent Dubai Senior Network & Security Engineer Opening)
• Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days Preferred
• Contract Duration: Permanent / Full‑Time Employment