Network Engineer - Fortinet | UniFi | Events & MSP UAE

Important

You must currently be based in the UAE on a valid residence or employment visa.

Monthly salary for this role is AED 8,000–12,000 per month.

Purple Rock IT Solutions is a Dubai-based IT infrastructure, networking, and systems integration company delivering enterprise IT solutions, managed services, and large-scale event technology deployments across the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Our projects range from corporate offices and managed IT environments to international events, exhibitions, sporting venues, and temporary network deployments.

We are looking for a hands‑on Network Engineer who is equally comfortable on a project site at 11pm during an event build‑up as they are configuring a Forti Gate firewall for an MSP client the next morning. This is a field‑heavy, deployment‑focused role and is not suitable for candidates seeking purely desk‑based, NOC‑only, or remote positions.

• MSP clients – ongoing support, configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting for a portfolio of corporate clients across the UAE.
• Event & project deployments – design, deploy, operate, and decommission temporary network infrastructure for exhibitions, conferences, sporting events, and activations, often under tight timelines and high‑pressure conditions.
• Exposure to high‑profile events and infrastructure projects across the UAE and KSA.
• Training and certification sponsorship (Fortinet NSE, Ubiquiti, Peplink, Ekahau).
• Career growth within a fast‑growing systems integration and MSP company.
• A hands‑on technical environment – no bureaucracy, direct project ownership.

• Hands‑on experience configuring and deploying Fortinet Forti Gate firewalls (VPN, firewall policies, NAT, SD‑WAN). Specify models.
• Hands‑on experience deploying and managing Ubiquiti Uni Fi wireless networks, including controllers, APs, and switching. Specify largest deployment.
• Confirmed, documentable event or temporary network deployment experience.
• Currently based in the UAE on a valid visa with the right to work.

• Configure, deploy, and maintain LAN, WAN, and wireless network infrastructure.
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot switches, routers, firewalls, access points, and related network services.
• Manage routing, switching, firewall, VPN, and wireless environments across MSP client sites.
• Perform firmware upgrades, security updates, preventive maintenance, and optimisation activities.
• Deploy and manage enterprise wireless and wired networks for large‑scale events (500–20,000+ users).
• Configure high‑density Uni Fi or equivalent wireless deployments with proper VLAN segmentation and guest isolation.
• Set up bonded cellular and SD‑WAN uplinks using Peplink or equivalent for event connectivity and failover.
• Monitor bandwidth utilisation and network performance during live events.
• Provide on‑site support during build‑up, live operations, and de‑rig – including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
• Troubleshoot network issues calmly under time‑critical, high‑visibility conditions.
• Diagnose and resolve network connectivity, performance, and security issues for MSP clients.
• Perform root cause analysis for recurring incidents and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Support MSP clients through remote and on‑site troubleshooting.
• Participate in escalation support for critical incidents and service outages.
• Support network implementation, migration, expansion, and infrastructure upgrade projects.
• Participate in site surveys, wireless heatmap surveys (Ekahau or equivalent), and solution deployment.
• Work closely with project managers, technical teams, and vendors.
• Create and maintain network diagrams using Microsoft Visio.
• Document configurations, IP schemes, topology diagrams, and SOPs.
• Prepare technical reports and change records.

• 3–6 years of experience in network deployment and support.
• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Networking, Computer Science, or related field.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, subnetting, routing, switching, VLANs, STP, DHCP, DNS, NAT, and VPN.
• Proven ability to work independently under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays for event and project work.
• Valid UAE residence or employment visa – no relocation or visa sponsorship for overseas candidates.

• Fortinet NSE / FCP certification.
• Experience with Cisco/Meraki, Aruba, Peplink, Sophos, or Ruijie solutions.
• Wireless heatmap survey experience using Ekahau or Net Spot.
• Experience in MSP environments managing multiple clients simultaneously.
• Event network deployment experience at scale (500+ users).
• CCNA/CCNP, Ubiquiti UEWA, or Peplink certifications are an advantage.