Network Engineer – Cisco & Fortinet (French & Arabic Speaking)

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Network Engineer to join our team in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with routing, switching, and firewall administration, coupled with excellent troubleshooting skills to ensure secure and reliable network operations. This is a full-time, on-site position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Configure, monitor, and maintain routers, switches, and firewalls (Cisco ASA, Palo Alto).
• Perform end-to-end network troubleshooting for routing, switching, and firewall issues.
• Administer and support LAN/WAN networks, ensuring high availability and optimal performance.
• Implement routing protocols such as OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP based on network topology and project requirements.
• Configure VLANs, STP, EtherChannel, HSRP, NAT, and ACLs to ensure secure and efficient network operations.
• Manage and support VPN solutions including IPSec, GRE, DMVPN, and Site-to-Site VPNs.
• Conduct proactive network health checks, implement corrective measures, and optimize performance.
• Provide first and second-level network security support, applying timely security patches and updates.
• Monitor network performance using tools such as Wireshark, SolarWinds NPM, and Cisco IOS utilities.
• Maintain thorough documentation of network configurations, backups, and disaster recovery plans.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to design and implement scalable and secure network solutions.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of professional experience as a Network Engineer.
• Strong knowledge of LAN, WAN, VLANs, Routing, and Switching technologies.
• Hands-on expertise in Cisco ASA Firewall (ACL, NAT, VPN, Failover, Cluster).
• Experience with Fortinet Firewall administration.
• Proficiency in IP addressing, subnetting, and routing technologies.
• Familiarity with Layer 2 security features (DHCP snooping, Port Security, BPDU Guard).
• Experience using network simulation and monitoring tools (EVE-NG, GNS3, Packet Tracer, Wireshark).
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Language Requirements:

• English: Full Professional Proficiency
• French: Full Professional Proficiency
• Arabic: Native