We are looking for an experienced Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain a robust enterprise network infrastructure in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The ideal candidate will ensure high availability, performance, and security across LAN, WAN, and network security environments. This role involves hands-on management of core networking components such as routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and load balancers. The candidate should bring strong expertise in Juniper, FortiGate, VPN technologies, and F5 BIG-IP, along with a proactive approach to troubleshooting and optimization.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement secure, scalable network solutions to meet business requirements.
- Configure, manage, and maintain enterprise routers and switches (primarily Juniper).
- Implement and support routing protocols (BGP, OSPF) and switching technologies (VLANs, STP).
- Administer network security devices, including FortiGate firewalls (policies, NAT, VPNs).
- Deploy and manage F5 BIG-IP load balancers to ensure high availability and optimized application delivery.
- Monitor network performance using tools such as SolarWinds, PRTG, and proactively resolve issues.
- Troubleshoot complex network incidents using packet analysis tools (Wireshark, tcpdump).
- Plan and execute network capacity upgrades and bandwidth optimization.
- Maintain accurate documentation including network diagrams, configurations, and change records.
- Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams and mentor junior network engineers.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Strong understanding of TCP/IP, Layer 2/3 networking, and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF).
- Extensive hands-on experience with enterprise networking hardware, especially Juniper.
- Proven expertise in firewall management and VPN configurations (Fortinet FortiGate).
- Experience with F5 BIG-IP load balancers, including traffic management and SSL offloading.
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Exposure to network automation and scripting (Python, Ansible) is a plus.
- Minimum 7 years of experience in enterprise network engineering.
Preferred Certifications:
- Cisco CCNP / CCIE
- Juniper JNCIP / JNCIE
- Fortinet NSE 4 or higher
- F5 Certified BIG-IP Administrator (F5-CA)
- Vendor-neutral certifications (e.g., CompTIA Network+)
- Fortinet NSE 1, NSE 2, NSE 3 (client-requested, added verbally)
Work Conditions:
On-site, Full-time.
Position Type:
Outsourced – 1 Year (Extendable).
