Senior L3 Network Admin– Security, Cloud & Enterprise Networks

We are pleased to announce an opportunity for the role of “L3 Network Administrator (CCIE)” with our client in Dubai. Interested candidates are invited to send their CV to [email protected].

Position: L3 Network Administrator CCIE certificate(written or Lab)

Duration: 2 years ext.

Location: DUBAI-Onsite

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly senior L3 Network Engineer / Network Architect with 8–10 years of hands-on enterprise experience to provide architecture-level support, lead complex network design validation, and drive network optimization, security posture, and availability improvements across enterprise and hybrid cloud environments. The role requires CCIE-level expertise, deep Azure networking skills at L3 level, and strong leadership in critical escalations, Zero Trust implementation, and governance.

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Design Authority

• Provide architecture-level network support for enterprise and hybrid cloud environments.
• Review, validate, and challenge HLDs and LLDs for complex network and security designs.
• Drive network optimization, scalability, resiliency, and performance improvements.
• Act as the technical authority for multi-vendor network architecture decisions.

Advanced Network Support & Critical Escalations

• Act as the final escalation point for business-critical and complex network incidents.
• Lead critical incident bridges, drive service restoration, and ensure minimal business impact.
• Identify systemic issues and implement long-term availability and stability improvements.

Security Architecture & Zero Trust

• Lead firewall architecture and security design reviews, including:
• Palo Alto and Cisco FTD firewall policies
• Rule-base optimization, segmentation, and least-privilege enforcement
• Drive network segmentation and Zero Trust architecture implementation.
• Ensure security controls align with enterprise security frameworks and compliance requirements.

Cloud & Hybrid Networking (Microsoft Azure – L3 Level)

• Provide L3-level design and operational support for Microsoft Azure networking, including:
• VNet architecture, routing, UDRs, and NSGs
• Azure VPN Gateway and hybrid connectivity
• Secure connectivity between Azure and on-prem environments
• Optimize cloud network performance, security, and availability.

Core Network Engineering

• Manage and optimize routing and switching using BGP and OSPF.
• Oversee SD-WAN architectures and enterprise WAN optimization.
• Govern DNS, DHCP, and critical network services.

Cisco Platforms – Automation, NAC & Wireless

• Provide expert-level support for: o Cisco DNA Center (DNAC) – assurance, automation, and analytics
• Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) – NAC and policy enforcement
• Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC) – enterprise wireless design and operations

Load Balancing & Application Delivery

Provide architecture-level oversight and support for F5 Load Balancers, including:

• Traffic policies and application delivery optimization
• High availability and resilience design

Required Skills & Experience Experience

• 8–10 years of experience in enterprise network engineering, with senior L3 / architect-level ownership
• Proven experience leading large-scale, mission-critical network environments

Technical Expertise (Mandatory)

• CCIE (Enterprise Infrastructure or Security) – mandatory
• Palo Alto Firewalls (expert level, including segmentation & Zero Trust)
• Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD)
• Microsoft Azure Networking – L3 level
• Cisco DNAC, Cisco ISE, Cisco WLC
• F5 Load Balancers
• Strong expertise in BGP, OSPF, SD-WAN, LAN/WAN
• Solid understanding of DNS, DHCP, and enterprise network services

Certifications (Mandatory / Preferred)

• CCIE – Enterprise Infrastructure or Security (Mandatory)
• Palo Alto Networks: PCNSE (strongly preferred)
• Microsoft Azure: AZ-700 (Azure Network Engineer Associate)
• F5 Networks: F5 Certified Administrator / Specialist
• ITIL® 4 Foundation (preferred)

Interested candidates should include the following details with their CV:

1. Expected salary

2. Visa/Work Permit status

3. Notice Period

4. Current Location