Role: Senior Network Engineer

Location: Sharjah, UAE

Notice: 30 days

Duration: 12 months extendable

Client: Government Entity

Payroll: Dautom Information Technology

Note: Client is considering locally available candidates with MOFA attested degree.

Job Summary:

The Senior Network Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing enterprise network infrastructure across Data Centre, WAN, LAN, SD-WAN, and security perimeter. This includes deep hands-on expertise with Cisco Nexus platforms, routing protocols, BGP, VRF, firewalls, load balancers, DNS/DHCP services, and monitoring systems. The ideal candidate can lead complex network projects, perform advanced troubleshooting, and support a multi-tenant environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect routing solutions using BGP, VRF, and route segregation.

• Manage Cisco Nexus platforms including SUP and line card replacements.

• Configure VLANs, VXLAN, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, VRF, HSRP/VRRP.

• Lead complex L2/L3 troubleshooting and root cause analysis.

• Manage and configure Fortinet Firewalls (policies, SD-WAN, VPN, HA).

• Configure F5 LTM/ASM and VMware NSX ALB (AVI) load balancers.

• Manage Infoblox DNS, DHCP, IPAM.

• Oversee MPLS, SD-WAN, and ISP connectivity.

• Configure monitoring in SolarWinds, Dynatrace, and Aria Ops for Networks.

• Provide L3 support for critical incidents.

• Prepare detailed Change Requests for hardware and routing changes.

• Experience with automation (Python/Ansible).

• Cloud networking (Azure/AWS/GCP).

• VMware VCD and multi-tenant networking.

• NAC experience (Cisco ISE/FortiNAC)

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s in computer science, Networking, or related field.

• 7–12 years of hands-on network engineering experience.

• Preferred certifications: Cisco CCNP/CCIE, Fortinet NSE4–NSE6, F5 CA/CTS, ITIL Foundation.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong experience with Cisco Nexus 5K/7K/9K including SUP and line card replacement.

• Expert knowledge in BGP (policy, communities, filtering) and VRF (route leaking, segmentation).

• Deep expertise in L2/L3 protocols and advanced routing.

• Hands-on experience with Fortinet Firewalls, F5 LTM/ASM, and VMware ALB.

• Knowledge of Infoblox DNS/DHCP/IPAM.

• Strong troubleshooting using Wireshark/tcpdump.

• Ability to lead complex network maintenance and migrations.

• Strong documentation and communication skills.

📩 Interested candidates can share their CVs at [email protected] or connect with Shaloo Rani on LinkedIn here