Senior Networking Architect for Defense & Surveillance

BEACON RED; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 320,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family visa

Annual flight tickets

Medical insurance for dependants

Education allowances

Job summary

EDGE is seeking an experienced Lead Engineer - Networking to lead the design, implementation, integration, testing, optimization, and support of secure network infrastructure for large-scale security and surveillance projects in Abu Dhabi.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in enterprise and security networking, IP communications, cybersecurity, systems integration, and complex project delivery environments.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of IP networking principles, routing and switching.
• Experience with security-focused network design and implementation.
• Hands-on in multi-vendor integration environments.
• Ability to lead networking activities for large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of secure IP network infrastructures for technical security and surveillance solutions.
• Develop network solutions that meet operational, cybersecurity, availability, scalability, and performance requirements.
• Ensure seamless connectivity and integration between sensors, radars, cameras, VMS, command centers, RF systems, and C4ISR platforms.
• Conduct network integration, testing, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and acceptance activities.
• Develop network design documents, implementation plans, and technical specifications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, vendors, and project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity frameworks and industry best practices.
• Perform root cause analysis and provide technical leadership for issue resolution and system optimization.
• Support project planning, risk management, technical reviews, and customer engagements.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams.

Skills

IP networking

Routing & switching

Network security

Multi-vendor integration

Network performance monitoring

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer/Network IT or Telecommunications

Job description

EDGE is seeking an experienced Lead Engineer - Networking to lead the design, implementation, integration, testing, optimization, and support of secure network infrastructure for large-scale security and surveillance projects in Abu Dhabi.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in enterprise and security networking, IP communications, cybersecurity, systems integration, and complex project delivery environments.