Network & Security Operations Engineer

About the role

The company is looking for a skilled Network & Security Operations Engineer to manage, maintain, and optimise its enterprise network and security infrastructure in Dubai. The role involves day‑to‑day operation, troubleshooting and continuous improvement of connectivity, security controls, access management, wireless services and cloud networking environments.

Key responsibilities

• Operate and optimise network access control (NAC) solutions such as Forescout and Aruba ClearPass.
• Manage wireless networking, Cisco routing and switching, LAN/WAN architectures and VLANs.
• Administer Palo Alto firewalls and Fortinet SD‑WAN deployments.
• Support Microsoft Azure networking services and hybrid cloud connectivity.

Required profile

• Hands‑on experience with Forescout, Aruba ClearPass and Cisco routing/switching.
• Strong knowledge of 802.1X, certificate‑based authentication, MAC authentication, TACACS+ and guest access.
• Experience with Palo Alto firewalls, Fortinet SD‑WAN and Azure networking.

Required skills

• Network Access Control (NAC) and identity management.
• Wireless networking and Cisco routing/switching.
• LAN/WAN design, routing protocols and VLAN configuration.
• Firewall administration (Palo Alto) and SD‑WAN (Fortinet).
• Microsoft Azure networking and hybrid cloud connectivity.