About Suadeo

Suadeo is an independent French software vendor with over 20 years of experience in data solutions. Our flagship product, Suadeo Self Data Services (SDS), is a sovereign and comprehensive data platform offering governance, quality control, analysis, and business value.

To support the continued development of our datacenter infrastructure and network reliability, we are seeking a Network Engineer to join our team in Dubai. This role is essential to designing, securing, and maintaining a resilient enterprise network supporting our critical services and clients.

Main Responsibilities

Datacenter Network Design & Implementation:

• Design small to medium enterprise network architecture with high availability and redundancy
• Plan, configure, and maintain Cisco Layer 2/3 network infrastructure, including StackWise setups
• Implement network segmentation using VLANs, trunking, routing protocols, and EtherChannel

Cisco Network Device Management:

• Manage and monitor Cisco Catalyst switches (9200/9300 series)
• Perform regular updates, backups, and switch configuration audits
• Troubleshoot switching, routing, and performance issues

Firewall & Network Security Management:

• Administer Fortinet FortiGate firewalls including HA clusters, policy creation, NAT, and VPN
• Monitor firewall logs and alerts; fine-tune IPS, application control, and threat protection
• Ensure network perimeter security and assist with incident response

Collaboration & Support:

• Work closely with system administrators, DevOps, and infrastructure teams on integrated projects
• Provide Level 2/3 support for network-related incidents
• Participate in DR planning, capacity assessments, and network improvement initiatives

Documentation & Process Improvement:

• Maintain network diagrams, asset inventories, and change documentation
• Contribute to the refinement of network management practices and policies

Required Profile

Essential Skills:

• Strong command of Cisco IOS for enterprise network configuration and troubleshooting
• Experience in stack configuration and switch clustering (Cisco StackWise)
• Hands-on experience with Fortinet firewall deployment and HA cluster configuration
• Solid knowledge of network design principles, routing, switching, and VPN technologies
• Familiar with secure datacenter network practices and monitoring techniques

Nice-to-Have Skills (not mandatory):

• Experience with monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, PRTG, or FortiAnalyzer
• Familiarity with configuration management or network automation (e.g., Ansible, NetBox)
• Basic scripting for network automation or diagnostics (bash, Python)

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving mindset
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Good documentation habits and attention to detail
• Proficient communication in English (written and spoken)

Why Join Suadeo?

• Be part of a sovereign, fast-growing French tech company with international ambitions
• Work on critical infrastructure powering our SDS platform and services
• Join a skilled, agile team driving innovation and operational excellence
• Gain hands-on experience in modern datacenter networking and security technologies

NOTE: CANDIDATES WHO ARE INSIDE THE UAE ONLY...