Enterprise Network Engineer

Net2Source is hiring Enterprise Network Engineer for one of its Esteemed client based in Dubai, UAE

Role: Enterprise Network Engineer

Type: 1 Year Extendable Contract

Location: Dubai, UAE

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, configure, and support Cisco ACI fabric, including APIC controllers, leaf/spine architecture, and policy-based networking.

• Implement and maintain Cisco SD-Access solutions including DNA Center, ISE integration, fabric provisioning, and segmentation.

• Manage network segmentation, group-based policy enforcement, and automation of network services using Cisco DNA Center.

• Monitor and optimize network performance and ensure high availability and disaster recovery capabilities of network infrastructure.

• Work closely with security, systems, and application teams to ensure secure and efficient delivery of services.

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues, both proactively and reactively.

• Create and maintain detailed technical documentation including network diagrams, SOPs, and configuration standards.

• Participate in network strategy, planning, and architecture decisions.

• Stay updated with emerging Cisco technologies, industry trends, and best practices.

• Cisco Security Device like FMC,FTD

• FortiGate/Palo alto Firewall

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Required Skills and Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering.

• Hands-on experience with Cisco ACI, including:

o APIC, tenant design, contracts, bridge domains, endpoint groups (EPGs), and fabric policies.

• Experience with Cisco SD-Access, including:

o DNA Center, ISE integration, fabric provisioning, virtual networks (VN), and policy groups.

• Strong knowledge of Layer 2/3 protocols, IP routing (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), VXLAN, multicast, and QoS.

• Experience with network automation tools and scripting (Python, Ansible, REST APIs).

• Familiarity with security concepts including segmentation, micro-segmentation, and identity-based access.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

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Preferred Qualifications:

• Cisco certifications such as CCNP Enterprise, CCIE, or Cisco Certified Specialist – ACI/SD-Access.

• Fortinet/Palo alto Certification

• ITIL knowledge or certification is a plus.