Senior Network Specialist - LAN/WAN & Security (Muscat)

Green Umbrella Recruitment; Muscat; On-site; OMR 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Umbrella Recruitment in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman seeks a Network Specialist with 5+ years LAN/WAN management experience to join our IT team. You will support network operations, monitor firewalls, and ensure reliable connectivity across the organisation.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Network Engineering or IT, CCNA or equivalent certification, hands-on experience with FortiGate and Palo Alto firewalls, ClearPass, and Zabbix, and strong Excel/PowerPoint reporting skills.

Qualifications

• University degree in Network Engineering, Information Technology, or related discipline.
• CCNA or equivalent certification preferred.
• At least five years of LAN/WAN management experience.
• Knowledge of configuring switches, routers, and access points.
• Ability to diagnose connectivity problems and perform maintenance.
• Familiarity with network security fundamentals and protection methods.
• Experience with FortiGate or equivalent firewalls.
• Experience with Palo Alto firewalls.
• Experience with web application firewalls.
• Experience with ClearPass systems.
• Experience with Kemp LoadMaster systems.
• Experience with Zabbix or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for reports.
• Knowledge of government connectivity procedures and government network.
• Proficiency and knowledge of SSL certificates.

Responsibilities

• Support network management and operations, monitor firewalls, connectivity and communication systems, and address faults.
• Address faults and perform periodic maintenance.

Skills

LAN/WAN management

Network troubleshooting

Network monitoring

Documentation/reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

FortiGate firewall

Palo Alto firewall

Web application firewall

ClearPass

Kemp LoadMaster

Zabbix

Job description

Green Umbrella Recruitment in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman seeks a Network Specialist with 5+ years LAN/WAN management experience to join our IT team. You will support network operations, monitor firewalls, and ensure reliable connectivity across the organisation.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Network Engineering or IT, CCNA or equivalent certification, hands-on experience with FortiGate and Palo Alto firewalls, ClearPass, and Zabbix, and strong Excel/PowerPoint reporting skills.