We have an urgent requirement for Network Engineer (Implementation + Support) is required for our banking client in Abu Dhabi, UAE

Network Engineer with strong hands-on experience in network security, routing & switching, and wireless is must

Are you CCNP (Enterprise / Security / Data Center) / HCIP / JNCIA / JNCIS / JNCIP certified (Either one) is MUST

Role Summary

Network Engineer with strong hands-on experience in network security, routing & switching, and wireless. Exposure to Cisco ACI, Cisco SD-Access (SDA), SD-WAN, Juniper Apstra, Huawei i Master, NAC, and cloud/hybrid networking is an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

Network & Security (Core) Implement, configure, and troubleshoot routers, switches, and firewalls in enterprise environments. Deliver firewall functions: policies, NAT, IPSec/SSL VPN, HA, routing, and hardening. Configure R&S: VLANs, trunking, STP, LACP/Ether Channel, HSRP/VRRP, and OSPF/BGP (as required). Execute cutovers, migrations, upgrades, backups/restores, and post-change validation. Firewall Platforms (Mandatory – at least one) Fortinet Forti Gate (policy/NAT/VPN/UTM/HA/upgrades/backups) Palo Alto PAN-OS (policy/NAT/App-ID/User-ID basics/VPN/security profiles/HA/operations) Cisco Secure Firewall (FTD) with FMC (ACP/NAT/VPN/HA/logging/troubleshooting) Common expectations: rule optimization & segmentation, VPN (S2S + remote), HA failover testing, monitoring/logging, upgrades, backup/restore, basic AAA/RADIUS/AD integration. Wireless Implement and support enterprise Wi-Fi: controller/AP provisioning, SSIDs, authentication, roaming, RF tuning. Wireless site survey/reporting (e.g., Ekahau) is a plus. Modern Networking / SDN

Support Deployments/exposure To

Cisco ACI (tenant/VRF/BD/EPG basics, fabric operations) Cisco SDA (controller-based campus & segmentation concepts) Juniper Apstra (intent-based DC fabric operations) Huawei i Master / i Master NCE (management/orchestration exposure) SD-WAN Support/implement SD-WAN: site onboarding, overlays/underlays, templates, app-aware routing, DIA breakout, QoS. NAC Assist with NAC: 802.1X, MAB, profiling, guest/BYOD, AAA/RADIUS/AD integration. Exposure to Cisco ISE / Aruba Clear Pass / Forti NAC is preferred. Cloud / Hybrid Networking Support hybrid connectivity: site-to-cloud VPN, routing and segmentation/security controls. Working knowledge of VPC/VNet, subnets, route tables, security groups/NACLs is a plus. Documentation & Stakeholder Handling Produce as-built documentation, configurations, test reports, and handover packs. Coordinate with OEM TAC and collaborate with PM/Pre-sales/Tech leads.

Required Skills (Must-Have)

3–5 years hands-on delivery/support for Network + Security + Wireless. Strong L2/L3 troubleshooting, RCA, and customer communication. Ability to execute from HLD/LLD, follow change control, and deliver within project timelines. Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications/Communications Engineering, or a related field.

Certifications Preferred (any)

Cisco: CCNP (Enterprise / Security / Data Center) Huawei: HCIP Juniper: JNCIA / JNCIS / JNCIP Added Advantage: Fortinet: NSE 4 / 7 Palo Alto: PCNSA / PCNSE Exposure to ACI/SDA/Apstra/i Master, SD-WAN, NAC, and basic automation (Ansible / Python / APIs).

Skills: cisco,security,network