Network Security Engineer UAE

Overview

Job Title:

Network Security Engineer | CNS Middle East | Dubai, UAE
Recruiting Company: CNS Middle East

Job Location:

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job Type: Full-Time | Onsite | Immediate to 30‑day joiners only
Application Method:
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Additional Info:
Only candidates with immediate to 30‑day availability will be considered.

CNS Middle East is urgently hiring a highly experienced Network Security Engineer to support complex enterprise network environments in Dubai. This role is crucial for ensuring the stability, security, and performance of mission-critical networks, with a strong focus on advanced routing, switching, firewalls, SD‑WAN, and Cisco security frameworks. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise and a strong problem‑solving mindset to handle high‑pressure operational demands.

As a Network Security Engineer, you will take ownership of designing, implementing, and troubleshooting enterprise-grade network and security infrastructures. You will work with multi-vendor technologies including Cisco, Fortinet, and Huawei, supporting large-scale deployments across core, distribution, and access layers. Your responsibilities will include securing network perimeters, managing complex VPN and SD‑WAN architectures, and handling security platforms such as Forti Analyzer, Forti Manager, and Forti Sandbox.

This role involves close collaboration with architecture and operations teams to ensure robust security and seamless network performance across all business services.

• Design, deploy, and troubleshoot enterprise network infrastructures (Core/Distribution/Access)
• Configure and support Routing & Switching across large-scale environments
• Manage Forti Gate and Huawei firewalls including policies, NAT, IPS, and VPNs
• Deploy, integrate, and troubleshoot Cisco ACI fabric environments
• Configure and support Cisco ISE & Cisco DNAC for network access control and automation
• Implement SD-WAN solutions and site-to-site VPN architectures
• Configure and troubleshoot Nexus switches (5K/7K/9K series)
• Utilize Forti Analyzer, Forti Manager, and Forti Sandbox for security operations
• Perform advanced troubleshooting across complex enterprise networks
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain network security and performance

• 10+ years of experience in Enterprise Networking (Routing & Switching)
• Strong expertise with Forti Gate & Huawei firewalls
• Hands-on experience with Cisco ACI – deployment, integration & troubleshooting
• Solid skills in Cisco ISE & Cisco DNAC – configuration and support
• Proven experience with SD‑WAN & site-to-site VPN solutions
• Proficient in Nexus switch configuration & advanced troubleshooting
• Strong grasp of multi-layer network architecture (Core / Distribution / Access)
• Experience with Fortinet security tools:
  Forti Analyzer, Forti Sandbox, Forti Manager
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in complex environments

• Cisco or Fortinet Certifications (CCNP/CCIE, NSE4+/NSE6/NSE7)
• Experience with automation or scripting (Python, Ansible)
• Exposure to cloud networking (Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Familiarity with Zero Trust and modern network security frameworks
• Experience supporting multi-site or regional enterprise networks

Highlight real-world achievements—such as stabilizing high-traffic networks, resolving complex outages, or leading major firewall/ACI migrations—to demonstrate your technical depth and readiness for urgent enterprise-level roles.