IT Network Specialist / Engineer – Cisco, F5 & Network Security | Qatar

machconsultants; Qatar; On-site; QAR 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

machconsultants is seeking an experienced IT Network Specialist to manage and support enterprise network infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments in Qatar. You will configure and troubleshoot Cisco Nexus, ACI, Catalyst, and wireless networking, while supporting F5 load balancers, Cisco ISE, and security solutions.

The role covers VPN, Meraki, IP Telephony, and hybrid cloud with Azure and GCP networking.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in enterprise network engineering.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco Nexus, ACI, Catalyst, and Wireless.
• Experience with F5 Load Balancers and Cisco ISE.
• Strong knowledge of Cisco FTD/ASA, Palo Alto, and Fortinet.
• Experience with VPNs, Meraki, and IP Telephony.
• Good knowledge of Azure and GCP networking.
• Strong network troubleshooting and monitoring skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• CCNA, CCNP, PCNSA, or AZ-700 certifications are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support enterprise network infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Configure and troubleshoot Cisco Nexus, ACI, Catalyst, and wireless networking solutions.
• Support F5 Load Balancers and Cisco ISE environments.
• Manage and troubleshoot Cisco FTD/ASA, Palo Alto, and Fortinet security solutions.
• Configure and support VPN connectivity and enterprise network access.
• Support Meraki networking and IP Telephony environments.
• Work with Azure and GCP networking services.
• Monitor network performance, availability, and security.
• Troubleshoot complex network incidents and implement appropriate solutions.
• Maintain network documentation and follow infrastructure standards.
• Collaborate with IT infrastructure and security teams on network projects.

Skills

Network troubleshooting

Monitoring

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS

Tools

Cisco Nexus

Cisco ACI

Catalyst

Wireless

F5 Load Balancers

Cisco ISE

Cisco FTD/ASA

Palo Alto

Fortinet

Meraki

VPNs

IP Telephony

Azure Networking

GCP Networking

Job description

Location

Qatar

Job Category

Information Technology (IT) & Software
Telecommunications

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced IT Network Specialist / Engineer to manage and support enterprise network infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments in Qatar. The role requires strong expertise in network architecture, security, monitoring, troubleshooting, and enterprise connectivity.

The ideal candidate should have hands‑on experience with Cisco Nexus, ACI, Catalyst, Wireless, F5 Load Balancers, Cisco ISE, Cisco FTD/ASA, Palo Alto, Fortinet, VPNs, Meraki, and IP Telephony. Knowledge of Azure and GCP networking will also be important for supporting hybrid cloud environments.

This opportunity is suitable for network professionals seeking long‑term career growth in enterprise networking, cloud connectivity, network security, and infrastructure engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support enterprise network infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Configure and troubleshoot Cisco Nexus, ACI, Catalyst, and wireless networking solutions.
• Support F5 Load Balancers and Cisco ISE environments.
• Manage and troubleshoot Cisco FTD/ASA, Palo Alto, and Fortinet security solutions.
• Configure and support VPN connectivity and enterprise network access.
• Support Meraki networking and IP Telephony environments.
• Work with Azure and GCP networking services.
• Monitor network performance, availability, and security.
• Troubleshoot complex network incidents and implement appropriate solutions.
• Maintain network documentation and follow infrastructure standards.
• Collaborate with IT infrastructure and security teams on network projects.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Strong professional experience in enterprise network engineering.
• Hands‑on experience with Cisco Nexus, ACI, Catalyst, and Wireless.
• Experience with F5 Load Balancers and Cisco ISE.
• Strong knowledge of Cisco FTD/ASA, Palo Alto, and Fortinet.
• Experience with VPNs, Meraki, and IP Telephony.
• Good knowledge of Azure and GCP networking.
• Strong network troubleshooting and monitoring skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• CCNA, CCNP, PCNSA, or AZ-700 certifications are an advantage.

Salary, Benefits & Career Growth

Salary and specific employee benefits have not been provided for this vacancy.

The role provides opportunities for professional development across enterprise networking, network security, cloud networking, and hybrid infrastructure. Industry certifications such as CCNP, PCNSA, or AZ-700 can support continued technical development and long‑term career progression.