Senior Network Engineer (Fortinet Specialist)

Stellar Technologies

United Arab Emirates · Full-time · Not Applicable

Experience: 9–10+ Years (Mandatory: UAE Government sector experience)

About Stellar Technologies

Stellar Technologies is a leading IT solutions and services provider specializing in enterprise digital transformation, cloud solutions, cybersecurity, and managed services across the UAE and GCC. We partner with government and enterprise clients to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performance technology environments.

Role Overview

We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Network Engineer (Fortinet Specialist) to join our team. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise across the Fortinet ecosystem and a proven track record in delivering secure, large-scale network infrastructures within UAE government environments.

This role will be critical in designing, implementing, and managing enterprise-grade network and security solutions across on-premise and cloud platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Network & Security Infrastructure
Design, deploy, and manage Fortinet Firewall (FortiGate) solutions for both perimeter and internal security.
Configure and maintain Fortinet Core Switches, Access Switches, and FortiAP (Access Points).
Implement secure network architectures including segmentation, routing, and SD-WAN.
Deploy and manage Fortinet WAF (FortiWeb) for application security.
Administer FortiAnalyzer for logging, monitoring, reporting, and audit compliance.
Manage Load Balancer solutions ensuring high availability and optimal traffic distribution.
Lead Fortinet firewall implementations and policy management on Microsoft Azure.
Conduct periodic security assessments and optimize infrastructure continuously.
Cloud & Security Implementations
Lead end-to-end Fortinet security deployments across on-premise and cloud environments.
Integrate Fortinet solutions with Azure security services and cloud workloads.
Ensure adherence to UAE government cybersecurity standards and frameworks.
Operations & Support
Troubleshoot and resolve complex network and security issues.
Collaborate with internal teams and government stakeholders for seamless project delivery.
Prepare detailed technical documentation, network diagrams, and change management records.
Mentor and guide junior engineers.
Coordinate with vendors for escalations and advanced technical support.

Required Skills & Expertise

9–10+ years of experience in network and security engineering within UAE Government projects.
Strong hands-on experience with:

Fortinet Firewalls (FortiGate)
Fortinet Switching & Wireless (Core, Access, FortiAP)
Fortinet WAF (FortiWeb)
FortiAnalyzer
Fortinet deployments on Azure Cloud
Load Balancers (Fortinet or third-party)
End-to-end Fortinet security implementations

Strong knowledge of:

Routing & Switching (BGP, OSPF, VLANs, STP)
VPN technologies (IPSec, SSL VPN)
Zero Trust architecture and network segmentation
High availability and redundancy design

Excellent communication and documentation skills
Ability to perform in mission-critical, high-pressure environments

Preferred Certifications

Fortinet NSE4 / NSE5 / NSE6 / NSE7 / NSE8
CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional)
Microsoft Azure Network Engineer or equivalent

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (preferred)

Why Join Stellar Technologies

Opportunity to work on high-impact UAE government projects
Exposure to cutting-edge cybersecurity and cloud technologies
Collaborative and growth-driven environment
Strong leadership and technical mentorship culture

Job Category: Network Engineer

Job Type: Full Time

Job Location: Abu Dhabi

Key Skills

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