Network Security Engineer

1 week ago

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates NX Digital Technology Full time
Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Network & Security Engineer to design implement and maintain the company s network and security infrastructure. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of network protocols security policies and firewall management combined with the ability to troubleshoot complex network and security issues.

You will collaborate with crossfunctional teams to ensure the security efficiency and performance of all IT systems enabling secure communication data transfer and protection from cyber threats.

Key Responsibilities:

Network Infrastructure Design & Implementation:
  • Design deploy and maintain local and wide area network (LAN/WAN) solutions.
  • Configure and troubleshoot network devices including routers switches firewalls and wireless access points.
  • Manage and monitor network performance ensuring optimal uptime and minimal disruptions.
  • Implement and manage VPNs SDWAN and other remote access technologies.

Network Security Management:
  • Develop and enforce security policies and best practices for network infrastructure.
  • Configure monitor and manage firewalls (e.g. Palo Alto Cisco Fortinet Checkpoint).
  • Implement Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS).
  • Perform regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
  • Ensure compliance with internal and external security standards (e.g. ISO 27001 NIST GDPR).

Incident Response & Troubleshooting:
  • Act as the first point of contact for network and securityrelated incidents.
  • Investigate analyze and resolve network and security issues in a timely manner.
  • Respond to security alerts and take appropriate action such as mitigation or escalation.
  • Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Security Monitoring & Reporting:
  • Continuously monitor network traffic for suspicious activities and potential security breaches.
  • Maintain network security logs and generate reports for management.
  • Assist with security audits and risk assessments identifying potential vulnerabilities.

Collaboration & Documentation:
  • Collaborate with IT teams vendors and other departments to implement network and security solutions.
  • Provide technical expertise and support to other teams for troubleshooting and resolving network issues.
  • Document network configurations security measures incident resolutions and best practices.


Requirements Professional Experience:
  • Minimum 35 years of experience in network engineering or security roles.
  • Proven experience with network devices (routers switches firewalls) and security technologies (IDS/IPS VPNNDR WAF Load Balancers).
  • Experience with cloud networks and hybrid environments (AWS Azure Google Cloud) is a plus.
  • Strong knowledge of TCP/IP BGP OSPF DNS DHCP VLANs and network troubleshooting.
  • Proficiency in firewall and VPN technologies (Palo Alto Fortinet Cisco FTD).
  • Experience with network switches & routers (Cisco Juniper Huawei)
  • Experience with SDN (Cisco ACI)
  • Experience with network monitoring tools (e.g. SolarWinds Nagios Wireshark).
  • Experience with Load Balancers/WAF (F5 Array)
  • Experience with NAC (Cisco ISE Forescout Aruba)
  • Familiarity with network security best practices encryption technologies and secure network design.
  • Excellent troubleshooting and problemsolving skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with automation tools (e.g. Ansible Terraform Python scripting).
  • Experience with DNS Security (F5 Infoblox)
  • Familiarity with security Email Security tools (e.g. Fortimail Proofpoint).
  • Knowledge of regulatory compliance standards and frameworks (e.g. GDPR HIPAA PCI DSS).

Working Conditions:
  • Fulltime position with occasional oncall or afterhours support as required.
  • Some local travel may be required depending on the nature of the role.

Education:

Bachelor s degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related field (or equivalent experience).

Certifications:

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNP) Palo Alto PCNSE Fortinet NSE JNCIA or equivalent certifications.

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