The company (ADX: SPACE42) is a UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company that integrates satellite communications, geospatial analytics, and artificial intelligence capabilities to enlighten the Earth from space. Established in 2024 following the successful merger between Bayanat and Yahsat, the company’s global reach allows it to address the rapidly evolving needs of its customers in governments, enterprises, and communities. The Engineer - IP Backbone will work within the Enterprise Network team to maintain and support the company's growing network infrastructure. The role involves contributing to the design and development of scalable, maintainable, and highly available network architectures that meet business objectives and SLAs.
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Location: Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Work Conditions: On-site, Full-time
Responsibilities:
- Provide Level-2/3 Network support and troubleshooting to resolve network issues.
- Configure and install various network devices and services (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN, QoS).
- Perform network maintenance and system upgrades, including service packs, patches, hot fixes, and security configurations.
- Monitor performance and ensure network availability and reliability.
- Work within established configuration and change management policies.
- Contribute to the design, planning, and implementation of enhancement projects.
- Select and implement network security tools, policies, and procedures.
- Liaise with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution.
Qualifications:
- Proven hands-on network support experience.
- CCNP or higher certification (CCIE and/or CISSP highly valued).
- Working knowledge of networking protocols (e.g., IPSEC, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, 802.11, QoS).
- Solid understanding of the OSI or TCP/IP model.
- Multi-vendor experience, especially with technologies like Cisco, Fortinet, Juniper, HP Network, and Aruba.
- University degree in Computer Engineering or a related subject.
- 5 years+ experience in operating and maintaining Networking Systems.
- Knowledge of Routing, Switching, and Firewall Security (at least one at an expert level).
- Familiarity with VPNs (Site-to-Site / Remote Access) and working knowledge of IPv4 and IPv6.
- Understanding of BGP, OSPF, ISIS, RIP, Dot1Q Tunnelling, VxLAN, IPSec, and DPI (advantageous).
- Experience with multi-vendor integration (Cisco, Arista, Juniper, Aruba, Fortinet, Palo Alto).
- Project management skills (design, procurement, integration, handover to support).
- Documentation skills (Visio diagrams and technical writing).
- Ability to validate solutions (lab testing, recommendations, implementation).
- Understanding of satellite and communication integrations (advantageous).
- Familiarity with Network Management Systems (NMS), Configuration Management, IPAM, Radius, Tacacs, and related tools.
- Knowledge of operating systems (Windows, Linux, etc.).
- Strong attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset.
Benefits & Perks:
- Competitive compensation packages and comprehensive medical insurance for you and your family.
- Wellbeing-focused initiatives and resources designed to enhance your personal and professional life.
- Access to exclusive discount programs offering savings across various lifestyle and leisure experiences in the UAE.
What Makes a Great Fit:
If you are performance-driven and possess an inquisitive mind with the agility to navigate ambiguity, you will thrive here. At the heart of the company's community is a bias for action and a passion for developing innovative, efficient space services through AI-driven smart solutions that drive technological advancements and create a better tomorrow.
