Network Security Engineer

We are hiring a Network Security Engineer for an urgent 6-month contract opportunity with a leading organization in Abu Dhabi UAE Location Abu Dhabi UAE Contract 6 Months Joining ASAP Immediate Joiners Only

• Monitor and maintain network security infrastructure including firewalls SIEM IPS IDS WAF DLP and endpoint security solutions
• Analyse network traffic security logs and alerts to identify threats anomalies and potential security incidents
• Configure troubleshoot and maintain Next-Generation Firewalls NGFW such as Palo Alto Cisco ASA and Fortinet
• Support firewall rules access controls and Network Access Control NAC
• Monitor and respond to security incidents including investigation escalation and documentation
• Support vulnerability scanning assessment remediation tracking and reporting
• Monitor security across Azure AWS and Oracle Cloud environments
• Support DNS email web and DDoS security monitoring and threat mitigation
• Perform security system updates patching and maintenance
• Maintain security documentation incident records configurations and compliance reports
• Collaborate with Network Operations IT Incident Response teams and external security vendors
• Support compliance with GCAA EASA ICAO and ISO 27001 requirements

• Minimum 3 years of network security experience
• Hands-on experience with firewalls Palo Alto Fortinet Cisco ASA or equivalent
• Experience with SIEM platforms such as Rapid7 Log Rhythm QRadar or equivalent
• Experience with IDS IPS WAF DLP NAC and EDR
• Vulnerability management experience using tools such as Rapid7 Nessus
• Experience with Azure AWS or Oracle Cloud security
• Strong incident response and network traffic analysis experience
• Knowledge of DNS email and web security
• Experience with security monitoring SOC environments
• MUST HAVE a completed CompTIA Security or equivalent recognized cybersecurity network security certification
• Accepted equivalent certifications include CEH CCNA Security Fortinet NSE 4 Palo Alto PCNSE or equivalent
• Certifications in progress will NOT be considered
• Aviation industry experience is an advantage
• Scripting knowledge in Power Shell Bash or Python
• Education Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Security or a related discipline
• Ideal Candidate Hands-on network security professionals with 3+ years of relevant experience, mandatory completed security certification, and strong experience in firewalls, SIEM, vulnerability management, security monitoring and incident response .