Network Security Engineer

🔒 Network & Security Engineer

📍 Abu Dhabi | 📄 12-Month Contract | 🗓️ 5 Days Onsite

We’re looking for a skilled Network & Security Engineer to join on a 12-month contract in Abu Dhabi.

Role Overview

The Network & Security Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise network and security infrastructure. This role ensures the high availability, performance, and protection of systems supporting mission-critical operations across entertainment and leisure venues.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in network engineering and cybersecurity, with the ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments.

Key Responsibilities

Network Management & Support

• Design, configure, and maintain enterprise LAN, WAN, WLAN, and SD-WAN solutions
• Monitor and optimize network performance to ensure availability and scalability
• Troubleshoot and resolve network incidents, minimizing downtime

Security Operations

• Implement, manage, and monitor firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPNs
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security audits
• Investigate and respond to security incidents, implementing corrective measures

Infrastructure Projects

• Contribute to IT infrastructure projects, ensuring secure and efficient deployment
• Collaborate with vendors and partners to evaluate and integrate new technologies

Compliance & Governance

• Enforce security policies and standards (ISO 27001, NIST, etc.) across IT systems
• Maintain accurate documentation of network diagrams, configurations, and controls

Collaboration & Support

• Work closely with IT, applications, and operations teams to support business initiatives
• Provide guidance and technical training for junior engineers

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in network and security engineering
• Strong knowledge of:
• Networking technologies (Cisco, Aruba, Juniper, Palo Alto, Fortinet)
• Firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, SIEM, and endpoint security solutions
• Cloud networking and security (Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Experience with security compliance frameworks and risk management
• Industry certifications preferred: CCNP, CCIE, PCNSE, NSE, CEH, CISSP, CISM (or equivalent)
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills