Network Security Implementation Engineer - Dubai - Up to 30,000 AED

You'll be responsible for delivering advanced network and security solutions across Enterprise, Campus, and Data Center environments. This role requires deep hands-on expertise with Cisco technologies, multi-vendor firewalls, and modern software-defined architectures. The engineer will lead end-to-end implementation activities, ensuring high-quality delivery, documentation, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Network & Security Design & Deployment

• Designs, configures, and implements advanced Network and Network Security solutions for Campus, Data Center, and WAN environments.
• Produces high-quality documentation, including High-Level Designs (HLDs), Low-Level Designs (LLDs), implementation plans, and NFRU documentation.
• Leads complex implementation projects from planning through delivery.
• Designs and deploys Cisco ACI architectures (Single-Site and Multi-Site), including multi-tenant segmentation and policy-based automation.
• Implements Cisco security technologies such as Cisco FTD, Cisco Umbrella (SASE), Cisco ISE, and Cisco Email Security.

Multi-Vendor Security Integration

• Deploys and configures major security platforms including Fortinet, Palo Alto, and Check Point.
• Implements security solutions including firewalls, VPN, IPS, Proxy, WAF, and secure remote access.

SD-Access, SD-WAN & DNA Assurance

• Designs and deploys Cisco SD-Access, Cisco SD-WAN, and Cisco DNA Center solutions.
• Uses DNA Center provisioning, assurance, analytics, and SWIM features for policy-driven automation and proactive troubleshooting.

Assessment, Troubleshooting & Optimization

• Performs network and security assessments to define requirements and develop implementation strategies.
• Troubleshoots complex issues across routing, switching, ACI, firewalls, SD-WAN, and NAC environments.
• Ensures network security best practices across configurations, change control, and monitoring.

Collaboration & Client Engagement

• Works closely with project managers, architects, and customer stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.
• Provides detailed documentation, knowledge-transfer sessions, and post-implementation support.
• Keeps up to date with emerging network and security technologies.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Technical Expertise

• Minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in network and security implementation.
• Strong working knowledge of:
• Cisco Catalyst & Nexus switching
• Cisco ACI (Single-Site & Multi-Site)
• Cisco SD-Access, SD-WAN, DNA Assurance
• Cisco FTD, Cisco Umbrella, Cisco ISE
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and related routing protocols.
• Experience with Fortinet, Palo Alto, and Check Point firewalls.
• Proven experience producing HLDs, LLDs, and NFRU documentation.
• Understanding of public cloud networking and cloud-native security.

Preferred Certifications

• CCNP or CCIE (Enterprise or Security)
• PCNSE, NSE, CCSA/CCSE, or equivalent advanced certifications