Senior Network Engineer

1 week ago

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates AMS International UAE Full time 120,000 - 180,000 per year


We're hiring: Senior Network & Communications Engineer

Join a
federal government entity
driving the UAE's digital transformation and infrastructure innovation. You'll help design, secure, and optimize
critical national networks and communication systems
that power essential operations.

If you're an experienced network professional ready to take your career to the next level — this is your chance to make a real impact.

Apply now to be part of something bigger.

Position Details:

Title
: Senior Network Engineer

Department
: Information Technology Department

Section
: Infrastructure Section

Reports
To: Head of Infrastructure Section

Location
: Dubai

Salary Offered: AED 13K - AED 17K only.

Job Purpose:

The Senior Network Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, managing, and optimizing the entity's network infrastructure to ensure secure, reliable, and high-performance connectivity across all entity sites. The role requires a proactive and technically skilled engineer capable of supporting mission-critical systems, maintaining compliance with UAE federal cybersecurity standards, and driving innovation in the entity's digital infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assess and design network infrastructure improvements for scalability, reliability, and performance.
  • Install, configure, and manage routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and wireless infrastructure.
  • Monitor network performance using SNMP, NetFlow, and OPManager tools ensuring uptime ≥ 99.9%.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve network connectivity, performance, and security issues.
  • Implement network security measures aligned with ISO 27001 and UAE Cybersecurity frameworks.
  • Lead migration projects including SD-WAN and cloud-based networking.
  • Maintain documentation for network configurations, performance reports, and incident logs.
  • Assist in planning and executing IT infrastructure projects with defined budgets and timelines.

Qualifications and Certifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related field (Master's preferred).
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or equivalent (mandatory).
  • Preferred: CCIE, JNCIP, CISSP, AWS Advanced Networking or Azure Network Engineer Associate.

Experience:

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in enterprise-level network design and management.
  • Experience with Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, Palo Alto, and Aruba solutions.
  • Hands-on experience integrating cloud or hybrid environments (AWS, Azure, FedNet).

Technical Skills:

  • Strong understanding of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, MPLS, VPNs, and QoS.
  • Expertise in firewall management, load balancing, and network access control.
  • Proficiency with network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, OPManager, PRTG, Nagios).
  • Knowledge of automation tools (Python, Ansible) is an advantage.

Soft Skills:

  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills (English required, Arabic a plus).
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Attention to detail and strong time management.

Performance Indicators (KPIs):

  • Network uptime ≥ 99.9%.
  • SLA compliance for incident response and resolution.
  • Zero critical security breaches.
  • Timely completion of project deliverables.
  • Positive stakeholder feedback.

Additional Requirements:

  • On-site presence at entity's facilities.
  • Adherence to confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements.
  • Successful background verification and security clearance.

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