System Administrator

Freedom Finance MENAT; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Abu Dhabi seeks a skilled network engineer to manage VLANs, configure network equipment, and enhance security protocols. Candidates should have a strong grasp of TCP/IP and experience with OSPF, BGP, and VPN configurations. Join a dynamic team committed to innovation and diversity, with opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Benefits

Dynamic work culture

Team building events

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP stack and core network protocols.
• Experience with dynamic routing protocols, specifically OSPF and BGP.
• Proven experience in configuring VPN connections: IPsec, SSL-VPN.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement VLANs for network segmentation.
• Configure and support network equipment, focusing on Fortigate.
• Develop and apply firewall rules for access control.

Skills

TCP/IP stack knowledge

Dynamic routing protocols (OSPF, BGP)

Configuring VPNs (IPsec, SSL-VPN)

VLAN planning and support

Access Control Lists (ACLs)

Network security tools (IPS, AV)

Wireless network design

Tools

Fortigate devices

Network monitoring tools

Job description

About the Company

Freedom Management Ltd, a subsidiary of Freedom Holding Corp, is a dynamic and fast-growing provider of financial services across banking, brokerage, and insurance sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• VLAN Planning & Implementation: Design, plan, implement, and support VLANs to ensure logical network segmentation, enhanced security, and efficient traffic management.
• Document VLAN structure and ensure compliance with organizational policies.
• Equipment Configuration: Configure, set up, and support network equipment, with a primary focus on Fortigate devices.
• Network Security: Ensure network security.
• Access Control Lists (ACL) & Firewall Rules: Develop, document, and apply ACLs and firewall rules to control access between network segments, services, and the Internet.
• Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Monitor, diagnose, and resolve issues within the network infrastructure.
• Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams and external vendors.
• Documentation: Maintain up-to-date technical documentation and participate in planning network development.

Develop, document, and apply ACLs and firewall rules to control access between network segments, services, and the Internet. Maintain and optimize firewall policies in accordance with security best practices. Demonstrate understanding of how to design, write, and troubleshoot firewall rules (including NAT, policy, and object-based rules) on Fortigate and other common platforms.

Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of the TCP/IP stack and core network protocols (HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, DHCP, etc.).
• Experience with dynamic routing protocols, specifically OSPF and BGP.
• Proven experience in configuring VPN connections: IPsec, SSL-VPN, SSTP.
• Practical experience in planning, configuring, and supporting VLANs across wired and wireless infrastructure.
• Ability to design and implement VLAN-based segmentation to meet business, security, and scalability requirements.
• Hands-on experience in creating, managing, and auditing ACLs and firewall rules to enforce network segmentation and security requirements.
• Ability to write clear and effective access rules (permit/deny), leverage security objects, and understand rule processing order and impact.
• Practical experience working with network equipment from leading manufacturers.
• Ability to design, implement, and diagnose wireless networks.
• Understanding of network security tools such as IPS (Intrusion Prevention Systems), AV (Antivirus), and SSL Inspection.
• Solid understanding of network perimeters, DMZ zones, and overall security architecture.
• Strong understanding of the OSI model and its application for troubleshooting and optimizing network solutions across all layers (Physical, Data Link, Network, Transport, Session, Presentation, Application).

Why Join Freedom Management Ltd?

• Be part of a growing, international financial services group.
• Dynamic work culture with strong executive exposure.
• Regular team building events and social gatherings to foster connections.
• Opportunities for professional and career growth.
• Investment trainings in our company.

Freedom Management Ltd is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.