Implementation Specialist-Network & Security

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Implementation Specialist – Network & Security to join our technology team in Dubai, UAE
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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
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The role is highly hands-on and will focus on the design, implementation and troubleshooting of complex enterprise networking and security solutions, with Cisco Networking as a core requirement alongside strong exposure to leading security technologies.

• 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
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• Implement security solutions including firewalls, VPN, IPS, NAC, Proxy, WAF and secure remote access
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• Configure and support multi-vendor security platforms, particularly Fortinet, Palo Alto and Check Point
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• Produce high-quality technical documentation, including HLDs and LLDs
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• 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.

• 5+ years experience in network and security implementation.
• Strong hands-on expertise in Cisco enterprise networking
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• Strong knowledge of routing and networking protocols including TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF and EIGRP
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• Hands-on experience with Cisco Catalyst, Nexus and ACI
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• Strong Cisco security experience, ideally including FTD, ISE and Umbrella/SASE
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• Practical implementation experience with at least one or more of Fortinet, Palo Alto or Check Point
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• Experience with Cisco SD-Access, SD-WAN and DNA Assurance
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• Understanding of public cloud networking and cloud-native security
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• 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 would be highly advantageous.

• Cisco Networking
• Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI)
• Cisco IOS
• Cisco Certified
• Cisco Security
• Fortinet
• Palo Alto Networks
• Routing Protocols
• Network Security Implementation
• Cisco Systems Products