Network Engineer – Data Center Infrastructure

About the Job:

The company is an independent French software vendor with over 20 years of experience in data solutions. Our flagship product, the company Self Data Services (SDS), is a sovereign and comprehensive data platform offering governance, quality control, analysis, and business value. To support the continued development of our datacenter infrastructure and network reliability, we are seeking a Network Engineer to join our team in Dubai. This role is essential to designing, securing, and maintaining a resilient enterprise network that supports our critical services and clients.

Main Responsibilities:

• Datacenter Network Design & Implementation:

  • Design small to medium enterprise network architecture with high availability and redundancy.
  • Plan, configure, and maintain Cisco Layer 2/3 network infrastructure, including StackWise setups.
  • Implement network segmentation using VLANs, trunking, routing protocols, and EtherChannel.

• Cisco Network Device Management:

  • Manage and monitor Cisco Catalyst switches (9200/9300 series).
  • Perform regular updates, backups, and switch configuration audits.
  • Troubleshoot switching, routing, and performance issues.

• Firewall & Network Security Management:

  • Administer Fortinet FortiGate firewalls including HA clusters, policy creation, NAT, and VPN.
  • Monitor firewall logs and alerts; fine-tune IPS, application control, and threat protection.
  • Ensure network perimeter security and assist with incident response.

• Collaboration & Support:

  • Work closely with system administrators, DevOps, and infrastructure teams on integrated projects.
  • Provide Level 2/3 support for network-related incidents.
  • Participate in DR planning, capacity assessments, and network improvement initiatives.

• Documentation & Process Improvement:

  • Maintain network diagrams, asset inventories, and change documentation.
  • Contribute to the refinement of network management practices and policies.

Required Profile:

• Essential Skills:

  • Strong command of Cisco IOS for enterprise network configuration and troubleshooting.
  • Experience in stack configuration and switch clustering (Cisco StackWise).
  • Hands-on experience with Fortinet firewall deployment and HA cluster configuration.
  • Solid knowledge of network design principles, routing, switching, and VPN technologies.
  • Familiarity with secure datacenter network practices and monitoring techniques.

• Nice-to-Have Skills (not mandatory):

  • Experience with monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, PRTG, or FortiAnalyzer.
  • Familiarity with configuration management or network automation (e.g., Ansible, NetBox).
  • Basic scripting for network automation or diagnostics (bash, Python).

• Soft Skills:

  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving mindset.
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
  • Good documentation habits and attention to detail.

Why Join the Company?

• Be part of a sovereign, fast-growing French tech company with international ambitions.
• Work on critical infrastructure powering our SDS platform and services.
• Join a skilled, agile team driving innovation and operational excellence.
• Gain hands-on experience in modern datacenter networking and security technologies.

Location: Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Work Conditions: Full-time, On-site
Language Requirements: Proficient communication in English (written and spoken)