Network Security Engineer; L2

Salary: AED 15,000 to 17,000 Based on Interview

We are seeking a technically strong L2 Network Security Engineer to support a large-scale enterprise environment in Abu Dhabi. This role is suited for professionals with solid operational experience who can independently handle day-to-day network and security activities while collaborating with senior engineers on escalations and continuous improvements.

You will play a key role in ensuring network stability, maintaining security controls, and supporting a hybrid infrastructure that demands reliability and performance.

• Provide Level 2 support for network and security infrastructure.
• Monitor systems, investigate alerts, and resolve incidents within defined SLAs.
• Perform configuration, troubleshooting, and operational support across multiple platforms.
• Support firewall, proxy, load balancing, and access control technologies.
• Escalate complex technical issues to L3 teams with detailed diagnostics.
• Assist in implementing network changes, upgrades, and security policies.
• Maintain accurate documentation for configurations, processes, and incidents.
• Work closely with cloud, infrastructure, and security teams to ensure service continuity.

• Strong hands-on experience with F5 technologies including ASM, GTM, and LTM.
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Azure networking with the ability to log into the Azure portal and independently manage network components.
• Proven experience configuring and troubleshooting Cisco routers and switches.
• Hands-on experience with Palo Alto firewalls, including policy management and operational support.
• Experience supporting Zscaler cloud proxy solutions.
• Understanding of API security concepts and operational practices.
• Experience configuring and supporting Cisco ISE for network access control.

• 4–7 years of hands-on experience in network and security operations.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with a structured approach to problem solving.
• Experience working in enterprise or mission-critical environments.
• Solid foundation in routing, switching, security, and network segmentation.
• Ability to work effectively in an onsite, team-oriented environment.

• Professional certifications such as CCNP, PCNSE, F5, or Microsoft Azure are advantageous.
• Exposure to hybrid cloud environments is a plus.
• Familiarity with modern security frameworks or zero-trust principles is beneficial.