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Purple Rock IT Solutions
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Network Engineer - Event Deployment (6 months contract)
United Arab Emirates
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Associate
Purple Rock IT Solutions is seeking a skilled Network Engineer - Event Deployment to join our team. In this role, you will design, deploy, and manage temporary network infrastructures for high-profile events and exhibitions. You will work with Fortinet firewalls and Ubiquiti UniFi access points/switches, ensuring secure, high-performance connectivity under tight timelines.
This role requires adaptability, hands-on expertise, and the ability to deliver in fast-paced event environments.
This position will be offered on a contractual basis with the option to transition into a full-time role. A minimum contract period of 6 months will apply.
Responsibilities
Why Join Us
This role requires adaptability, hands-on expertise, and the ability to deliver in fast-paced event environments.
This position will be offered on a contractual basis with the option to transition into a full-time role. A minimum contract period of 6 months will apply.
Responsibilities
- Plan, deploy, and configure temporary wired and wireless networks for events and exhibitions
- Manage uplinks, ensuring redundancy and load balancing
- Install, configure, and manage Fortinet firewalls for network security, segmentation, and traffic management
- Deploy, optimize, and troubleshoot Ubiquiti UniFi access points and switches
- Implement and manage captive portals for guest and user access
- Use reporting, monitoring, and testing tools to validate network performance and reliability
- Conduct site assessments to determine network requirements prior to deployment
- Collaborate with project managers to document network designs using Visio or similar tools
- Support integration of multi-vendor solutions within the event network setup (e.g., Cisco, Peplink)
- Provide on-ground support during build-up, live event operations, and de-rig phases
- Ensure proper handover and post-event documentation of deployed networks
- Proficiency in Fiber connectivity, encompassing both single-mode and multimode connections
- Minimum 3 years of proven experience as a Network Engineer or in event/exhibition network deployments
- Hands-on experience with Fortinet firewalls (configuration, policies, segmentation)
- Strong knowledge of Ubiquiti UniFi access points, switches, and controllers
- Experience implementing and managing captive portals for guest access
- Familiarity with TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, and standard networking protocols
- Proficiency with Visio (or equivalent tools) for documenting network designs
- Ability to use network performance testing and monitoring tools
- Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to resolve complex issues quickly
- Strong communication and teamwork skills, with ability to work alongside non-technical staff
- Experience with speed testing tools and expertise in Peplink devices
- Flexibility to travel and work extended hours during build-up and live event phases
- Previous experience in UAE/KSA event deployments
- Multi-vendor network experience (Cisco, Peplink, etc.)
- Knowledge of structured cabling for temporary setups
- Arabic language proficiency (advantage)
- Relevant networking certifications (Cisco, Ubiquiti, Fortinet, or equivalent)
Why Join Us
- Be part of landmark events across the GCC with international exposure
- Work with a dynamic team delivering under challenging and exciting conditions
- Diverse and collaborative work environment
- Exposure to enterprise-grade infrastructure projects
- Opportunities to grow into consulting or specialist roles
- Supportive leadership team that values technical excellence
Key Skills
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fortinet
firewalls
network security
switches
wireless
dhcp
dns
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- Posted
- Sep 06, 2025
- Type
- Contract
- Level
- Associate
- Location
- Dubai
- Company
- Purple Rock IT Solutions
Industries
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IT Consulting
Categories
Information Technology
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