Implementation Specialist - Network & Security

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Implementation Specialist – Network & Security to join our technology team in Dubai, UAE. The role offers the opportunity to work on enterprise network and security implementations, collaborate with leading technology teams, and contribute to complex projects within the growing UAE technology market.

Key responsibilities

• Design, configure and implement enterprise network and network security solutions across campus, data‑centre and WAN environments.
• Lead network and security implementations from design through deployment and handover.
• Design and implement Cisco ACI, SD‑Access, SD‑WAN and DNA Assurance solutions.
• Deploy and manage Cisco technologies including Catalyst, Nexus, FTD, ISE and Umbrella/SASE.
• Implement security solutions such as firewalls, VPN, IPS, NAC, proxy, WAF and secure remote access.
• Configure and support multi‑vendor security platforms, particularly Fortinet, Palo Alto and Check Point.
• Produce high‑quality technical documentation, including high‑level and low‑level designs.
• Troubleshoot complex network and security issues and provide technical support throughout project delivery.
• Work directly with customers, project teams and technical stakeholders to ensure successful implementation.

Required profile

• 5+ years experience in network and security implementation.
• Strong hands‑on expertise in Cisco enterprise networking.
• In‑depth knowledge of routing and networking protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP).
• Hands‑on experience with Cisco Catalyst, Nexus and ACI.
• Strong Cisco security experience, ideally including FTD, ISE and Umbrella/SASE.
• Practical implementation experience with at least one of Fortinet, Palo Alto or Check Point.
• Experience with Cisco SD‑Access, SD‑WAN and DNA Assurance.
• Understanding of public‑cloud networking and cloud‑native security.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation and customer‑facing skills.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT or a related discipline.
• CCNP, CCIE, PCNSE, NSE or equivalent certifications are highly advantageous.

Required skills

• Cisco ACI
• Cisco SD‑Access
• Cisco SD‑WAN
• Cisco DNA Assurance
• Cisco Catalyst
• Cisco Nexus
• Cisco FTD
• Cisco ISE
• Cisco Umbrella/SASE
• Fortinet
• Palo Alto Networks
• Check Point
• BGP
• OSPF
• EIGRP
• TCP/IP
• VPN
• IPS
• NAC
• Proxy
• WAF