Manager - Network & Security

Manager
- Network & Security

Location:

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Manages LAN/MAN/WAN data and communication network infrastructure and security, data transport media/mediums, interface types, interior & exterior gateway protocols, firewalls, antivirus, load balancers, multiple ingress/egress paths to the Internet, and satellite/branch office connectivity Establishes organizational wide standards for products, platforms, appliance-based solutions related to network and communication technologies / Security technologies that are adopted Maintain and ensure network and security infrastructure is aligned as per 5 years technology plan/roadmaps/visions set by Group Head of IT.

Develop network and security policy and maintain ongoing assessment of security environment and recommend solutions for safeguarding the internal and external networks Manage and ensure that IT Disaster Recovery solutions are updated, tested and operated correctly during disasters, ensuring business continuity.

• Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics & Communication or Computer Engineering
• Network Certification: CCNA, preferably CCNP CCNA Security or equivalent MSCE Brand specific certifications are a plus, such as Aruba and Cisco
• Minimum Experience:
  
  12+ Years of experience in IT networking including administration and project management of IT infrastructure.

Strong knowledge of Network Protocols, network components, network operating systems and Security Standards. Hands-on Knowledge of procedures used for installation, modification, maintenance and repair of IT network hardware appliance, virtual appliance, and software. Strong knowledge of below network technologies, TCP/IP and IP Subnetting Structure cabling / Passive Networking SDWAN Solutions & Design Primciples Switching – Juniper, Cisco Routing – Juniper, Cisco Wireless – Aruba, Cisco IP Telephony – Cisco IP Telephony NAC Solution
- Aruba Perimeter and Core Firewall – Juniper SRX, Palo Alto, Fortigate. Central network management and monitoring tools – Juniper STRM, Panorama, VPN – Site-to-Site IPSec VPN, Client-based and Client-less SSL/IPSec VPN DMZ networking Web Application Firewall – On-premise and Cloud-based WAF Anti-Virus Administration, Management and Monitoring Tool – Solar Winds, PRTG Virtualization and DR Solution – VMWare vSphere and SRM SAN Storage – DellEMC, Pure Storage OS – Windows Server and Windows 10

• Strong analytical skills
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to learn fast and keep abreast of new technologies.
• Technical and non-technical communication skills
• Project Management and Vendor Management Skills

Aldar Education is a family of world-class, child-centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate students across our group of owned and managed schools and as we grow, so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school and educational leaders. We offer an attractive remuneration package including a range of benefits. Our future-focused learning model includes both students and staff, so we place a special emphasis on professional development, coaching, and training.

Successful candidates will have access to a wide network of professionals and opportunities to both lead and contribute to training others as well as developing themselves.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are dedicated to our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application to our company. Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

This job description is not all-inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time.

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