About the Job:
We are looking for a Senior Network Engineer with 7–12 years of hands-on enterprise networking experience. The role is centred on deep expertise in Cisco Nexus data centre platforms, advanced routing protocols (BGP/VRF/OSPF/EIGRP), VXLAN, SD-WAN, and complex L2/L3 troubleshooting. A CCNP in Routing & Switching is a hard requirement.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Architect routing solutions using BGP, VRF, and route segregation
- Manage Cisco Nexus platforms including SUP and line card replacements
- Configure VLANs, VXLAN, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, VRF, HSRP/VRRP
- Lead complex L2/L3 troubleshooting and root cause analysis
- Design, manage, and support SD-WAN infrastructure
- Provide L3 support for critical network incidents
- Prepare detailed Change Requests for hardware and routing changes
Mandatory Skills:
- Architect routing solutions using BGP, VRF, and route segregation
- Manage Cisco Nexus platforms including SUP and line card replacements
- Configure VLANs, VXLAN, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, VRF, HSRP/VRRP
- Lead complex L2/L3 troubleshooting and root cause analysis
- Provide L3 support for critical incidents
- Prepare detailed Change Requests for hardware and routing changes
- CCNP - Routing & Switching
Good to Have Skills:
- Configure F5 LTM/ASM and VMware NSX ALB (AVI) load balancers
- Manage Infoblox DNS, DHCP, IPAM
- Oversee MPLS, SD-WAN, and ISP connectivity
- Configure monitoring in SolarWinds, Dynatrace, and Aria Ops for Networks
- Experience with automation (Python/Ansible)
- Cloud networking (Azure/AWS/GCP)
- VMware VCD and multi-tenant networking
- NAC experience (Cisco ISE/FortiNAC)
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Networking, or a related field
- 7–12 years of hands-on network engineering experience
- Preferred certifications: Cisco CCNP/CCIE, Fortinet NSE4–NSE6, F5 CA/CTS, ITIL Foundation
Location:
Sharjah, Sharjah Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Work Conditions:
On-site, Full-time
Duration:
12 Months (Extendable)
Notice Period:
Immediate – 30 Days Max
Client:
Government Entity
Payroll:
The company
Interested candidates can share their CVs at [email protected].
