Network Engineer

We have new opportunity for the role "Network Engineer" with our client. Interested candidates send me your CV to [email protected]

Position Title: Network Engineer

Location: Dubai - onsite

Duration: 12+ months contract (long term)

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure using Cisco routing and switching, including Nexus series switches for data center environments.
• Implement and manage Cisco SD-WAN for optimized branch connectivity and application-aware routing.
• Configure, support, and troubleshoot VPN, IPSec VPN, and remote access solutions.
• Maintain high availability and failover configurations for critical network devices and services.
• Monitor, analyze, and respond to network alerts and performance issues using monitoring tools.
• Implement and support F5 load balancers, including virtual servers, pools, and health monitoring.
• Configure and support Aruba wireless infrastructure, managed through Aruba Central cloud portal.
• Deploy and manage NAC (Network Access Control) solutions (e.g., Forescout, Cisco ISE) to secure endpoint access.
• Administer and support Cisco VoIP infrastructure, including Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM), IM & Presence, and VoIP phones.
• Support LAN/WAN/MPLS infrastructure and coordinate with ISPs for connectivity issues and provisioning.
• Manage IP addressing, subnetting, DHCP, DNS, and network segmentation.
• Enforce network security through VLANs, ACLs, and firewall zone configurations.
• Conduct network health checks, capacity planning, and proactive performance tuning.
• Document all network changes, diagrams, and procedures in line with change management processes.
• Participate in infrastructure projects, migrations, and new site deployments.
• Support disaster recovery and business continuity efforts related to network infrastructure.
• Collaborate with Information Security and other IT teams to ensure compliance with policies and standards.
• Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and long-term remediation planning.
• Ensure timely firmware upgrades and security patches on all network hardware.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in enterprise network engineering.
• Proficient with Cisco routers, switches, and Cisco Nexus platforms.
• Strong experience in Cisco SD-WAN, OSPF, NAT, ACLs, and Layer 2/3 technologies.
• Practical experience with F5 load balancers in a production environment.
• Experience with Aruba Wireless systems, including Aruba Central cloud management.
• Working knowledge of Forescout NAC, Cisco ISE, or other endpoint compliance solutions.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco CUCM, VoIP phones, and IM & Presence solutions.
• Experience coordinating with ISPs for MPLS and internet circuits.
• Skilled with network troubleshooting tools such as Wireshark, SNMP, and Syslog analyzers.
• Strong written and verbal communication, including technical documentation.