Senior Network Security Engineer – SD-WAN & Cloud Defense

Sandbox Security; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity company in Dubai is seeking a Senior Network Security Engineer with at least 6 years of experience, including a minimum of 2 years in GCC environments. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in network security architecture, SD-WAN, and datacenter operations. Responsibilities include managing enterprise-scale operations and adapting to support critical business activities as needed. The role offers a competitive salary range and requires specific technical expertise with various security tools and certifications.

Qualifications

• 6+ years overall experience; 2+ years in GCC enterprise environments.
• Hands‑on with Fortinet SD‑WAN & Firewalls, Check Point & Cisco ASA/Firepower.
• Strong knowledge in LAN/WAN, BGP/OSPF, VPNs, VLANs, and datacenter security.

Responsibilities

• Handle enterprise‑scale operations in network security.
• Support critical business activities beyond standard hours.

Skills

Network security architecture

SD-WAN

Datacenter operations

Fortinet SD-WAN

Check Point and Cisco firewalls

IPS/IDS

DNS security

ZTNA

SASE principles

LAN/WAN

BGP/OSPF

VPNs

VLANs

Datacenter security

Integrating security tools

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Tools

Fortinet SD-WAN

Check Point

Cisco ASA/Firepower

SIEM

NAC

Endpoint protection

Job description

A cybersecurity company in Dubai is seeking a Senior Network Security Engineer with at least 6 years of experience, including a minimum of 2 years in GCC environments. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in network security architecture, SD-WAN, and datacenter operations. Responsibilities include managing enterprise-scale operations and adapting to support critical business activities as needed. The role offers a competitive salary range and requires specific technical expertise with various security tools and certifications.