Network Engineer; Cisco & Fortinet UAE

Driving advanced enterprise network engineering, core routing and switching, and robust cybersecurity solutions in Sharjah, UAE, a premier systems integration (SI) enterprise is actively seeking an accomplished Network Engineer for a permanent full-time professional engagement. In this vital technical leadership role, you will architect, implement, secure, and manage complex enterprise networks, data center infrastructures, and next-generation firewall environments. Bringing 10+ years of progressive professional hands-on experience in telecommunications and IT infrastructure, you will empower global enterprise operations to achieve uncompromised network uptime, low-latency transmission, and robust security governance.

This prestigious career opportunity offers competitive remuneration, high technical visibility, and professional growth within a leading regional technology solutions provider.

As a Network Engineer supporting our systems integration client in Sharjah, UAE, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of enterprise routing, switching, datacenter networking, and firewall security. Your day-to-day responsibilities include configuring Cisco IOS/NX-OS platforms, OSPF, BGP, VLANs, STP, and VRFs, deploying Fortinet Forti Gate and Palo Alto next-generation firewalls, managing site-to-site VPNs and remote access, administering F5 load balancers, and implementing Cisco ISE and 802.1X network access control.

You will operate in a collaborative enterprise technology environment while partnering directly with global engineering squads and recruitment contacts like Vidya.

• Architect, configure, test, and maintain enterprise routing and switching infrastructures utilizing Cisco IOS/NX-OS platforms.
• Implement and manage advanced routing protocols and switching topologies including OSPF, BGP, VLANs, STP, and VRFs.
• Deploy, configure, and harden next-generation firewalls including Fortinet Forti Gate and Palo Alto platforms.
• Manage secure site-to-site and remote access VPN tunnels, firewall rule reviews, network segmentation, and access control lists (ACLs).
• Administer datacenter networking fabrics, load balancers (F5 or equivalent), and software-defined WAN (SD-WAN) architectures.
• Implement wireless LAN solutions and network access control frameworks utilizing Cisco ISE or equivalent (802.1X).
• Utilize network monitoring and troubleshooting tools such as Solar Winds, PRTG, and Wireshark to diagnose network anomalies.
• Maintain meticulous network documentation, architecture diagrams, configuration backups, and incident resolution logs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Telecommunications Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 10+ years of progressive professional hands-on experience in enterprise network engineering and infrastructure security.
• Strong, demonstrable operational expertise in Cisco routing and switching (IOS/NX-OS, OSPF, BGP, VLANs, STP, VRFs).
• Comprehensive working knowledge and practical proficiency in next-generation firewalls (Fortinet Forti Gate, Palo Alto) and VPN architectures.
• Deep practical experience in datacenter networking, F5 load balancing, SD-WAN, and wireless LAN administration.
• Solid practical grasp of network access control (Cisco ISE, 802.1X) and security hardening methodologies.
• Exceptional analytical problem-solving aptitude, technical documentation skills, and professional communication capabilities.
• Mandatory legal work authorization and physical availability for professional operations in Sharjah, UAE.

• Professional networking certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Professional…