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The company is an independent French software vendor with over 20 years of experience in data solutions. Our flagship product, Self Data Services (SDS), is a sovereign and comprehensive data platform offering governance, quality control, analysis, and business value. We are seeking a Network Engineer to join our team in Dubai to support the development of our datacenter infrastructure and network reliability. This role is essential for designing, securing, and maintaining a resilient enterprise network that supports our critical services and clients.
Location: Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (On-site)
Work Conditions: Full-time, On-site
Main Responsibilities:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Documentation & Process Improvement:
- Maintain network diagrams, asset inventories, and change documentation.
- Contribute to the refinement of network management practices and policies.
Required Profile:
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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.
- Familiar with secure datacenter network practices and monitoring techniques.
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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).
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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.
Language Requirements:
- Proficient communication in English (written and spoken).
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.
