Network Administrator

Akkodis; Doha; On-site; QAR 134,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking an experienced Network & Security Administrator/Engineer in Doha to manage enterprise routing and switching, NGFWs across Cisco, Palo Alto, and Fortinet, and to implement load balancing and WAF solutions using Array Networks. The role involves security tooling, incident handling, and comprehensive documentation.

Responsibilities include optimizing security suites (Fortinet, Symantec), monitoring with enterprise tools like ITRS Opsview, and adhering to ITIL service-management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field is required.
• Hands-on routing & switching in multi-vendor NGFW environments (Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet).
• Experience with Load Balancing and WAF platforms (Array Networks preferred).
• Proficiency with enterprise security suites (SIEM, Sandboxing, Symantec/Fortinet Endpoint Protection).
• Familiarity with enterprise network monitoring tools (ITRS Opsview) and ticketing systems.
• Strong ITIL knowledge and service-management practices.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and diagnostic skills.

Responsibilities

• Configure, deploy, and troubleshoot enterprise routing and switching across NGFWs (Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet).
• Implement and optimize Load Balancing and Web Application Firewall (Array Networks).
• Administer security suites (Fortinet, Symantec) and endpoint protection.
• Monitor network performance and respond to alerts using enterprise tools (ITRS Opsview).
• Manage incidents, problems, and change tickets per ITIL processes.
• Document configurations, topology diagrams, SOPs, and change records.

Skills

Routing & Switching

Load Balancing

WAF

Security Platforms

Network Monitoring

ITIL

Diagnostics & Communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Information Technology

Tools

Array Networks

Cisco

Palo Alto

Fortinet

FortiGate

Symantec

Fortinet Endpoint Protection

ITRS Opsview

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Network & Security Administrator / Engineer to manage, maintain, and secure our enterprise network infrastructure. This role focuses on core routing and switching across next-generation firewalls, high-availability load balancing, web application security, and specialized security systems.

Responsibilities

• Configure, deploy, and troubleshoot enterprise routing and switching environments across Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) including Cisco, Palo Alto, and Fortinet.
• Implement, maintain, and optimize Load Balancing and Web Application Firewall (WAF) solutions, specifically utilizing Array Networks.
• Administer and manage security solutions including Sandboxing, SIEM, and Endpoint Protection suites based on Fortinet and Symantec.
• Monitor network performance, availability, and alerts utilizing tools such as ITRS Opsview or similar enterprise monitoring platforms.
• Manage incident, problem, and service request lifecycles following the ITIL framework.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues, including packet loss, latency, and connectivity outages.
• Document network configurations, topology diagrams, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and change records.

Required Skills

• Mandatory hands‑on expertise in Routing & Switching in multi-vendor NGFW environments (Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet).
• Mandatory hands‑on administration experience with Load Balancing and WAF platforms (Array Networks preferred).
• Working knowledge of enterprise security platforms, specifically SIEM, Sandboxing, and Symantec/Fortinet Endpoint Protection.
• Experience with enterprise network monitoring tools (ITRS Opsview or equivalent) and ticketing systems.
• Strong understanding of the ITIL framework and standard service management processes.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and network diagnostic skills

Required Experience

• Demonstrated hands‑on experience as a Network Administrator / Network Security Engineer.
• Proven track record implementing and managing Next-Generation Firewalls (Cisco, Palo Alto, FortiGate) and Array Networks ADC/WAF.
• Experience administering Fortinet and Symantec security suites in enterprise environments.
• Experience operating within ITIL-driven enterprise environments handling incident and change tickets

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Relevant certifications are preferred: CCNA / CCNP, PCNSE, Fortinet NSE 4+, ITIL Foundation.