Network Engineer

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United Arab Emirates · Full-time · Entry

Job Description: Network EngineerDepartment IT / Security OperationsReports To Managed Services LeadLocation UAESalary Range AED 6,000 - 8,000 per monthEmployment Type Full-TimeRole SummaryWe are looking for a skilled Network Engineer to manage, monitor, and optimize our enterprise network infrastructure, with a strong focus on Fortinet security platforms. The role involves dayto-day firewall administration, network troubleshooting, and supporting the Security Operations Center (SOC) with network-level incident response.Key Responsibilities

Manage and administer FortiGate firewalls across multiple sites using FortiManager for centralized policy control, configuration management, and change auditing
Implement and maintain firewall policies, VPN tunnels (IPSec/SSL), NAT rules, SD-WAN configurations, and network segmentation in line with security best practices
Monitor network performance, availability, and security events; investigate and resolve network-related incidents in coordination with the SOC team
Perform rule-base hygiene, periodic firewall audits, and recertification of access rules to maintain a clean and compliant policy set
Support 24×7 security response activities including emergency containment actions (IOC blocks, geo-blocking, temporary deny rules) per approved runbooks
Configure and manage network devices including switches, routers, access points, and load balancers
Participate in change management processes, including pre/post validation and rollback planning for network changes
Provide operational support and troubleshooting for policy-related connectivity issues in collaboration with internal IT and security teams
Produce scheduled and on-demand reporting on firewall utilization, policy effectiveness, and network health metrics
Maintain network documentation including topology diagrams, IP address management (IPAM), and configuration standards.Required Qualifications & Certifications
Fortinet NSE 6 or NSE 7 certification (mandatory)
3+ years of hands-on experience with FortiGate firewalls, FortiManager, and FortiAnalyzer
Solid understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), VLANs, VPN technologies, and network segmentation
Experience with SD-WAN design and implementation (Fortinet SD-WAN preferred)
Familiarity with SIEM integration, log forwarding (Syslog/CEF), and network-based threat detection
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.Preferred Qualifications
Additional certifications: CCNA/CCNP, NSE 8, or equivalent
Experience with Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, or other enterprise firewall platforms
Exposure to cloud networking (Azure, AWS) and hybrid network architectures
Experience working in a Managed Security Services or SOC environment

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