About the Role
In line with the UAE Government’s strategy to empower and develop nationals, this position is a great opportunity for UAE Nationals to join a team in a modern and supportive work environment. We are seeking talented individuals to contribute to the success of the company, where the Group IT is undergoing a significant digital transformation aimed at driving efficiency across all units. The Network, Datacenter, and Security division is essential to this transformation, focusing on the continuous product engineering lifecycle to deliver a standardized stack of consumable products across the company Datacenters. The areas covered include Network Security, Network and Voice, and Datacenter management. The Unit’s key objectives are to onboard and maintain selected products faster, better, and at a lower cost.
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Responsibilities
Job Purpose
We are looking for a Technology Engineer - Network (UAE National) who will play a vital role in developing and maintaining functional and secure networks. Collaborating within a team of engineers, you will troubleshoot and optimize networks to meet business needs. Your responsibilities will include designing and implementing the enterprise network infrastructure of the organization. Strong problem-solving skills and thorough knowledge of network administration and architecture are essential. You should have experience in Network Routing, Switching, Aruba Wi-Fi implementation, NAC setup through CPPM, maintaining Cisco ISE Tacacs, configuring and deploying network devices, and good automation skills. Familiarity with silverpeak WAN-Optimizer, Cloud Networking, and Cisco ACI fabric is also required. A passion for security and data protection is essential, along with a drive to establish a high-performance stable network environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Configure new network switches, perform upgrades, and secure them by closing vulnerabilities.
- Document designs and processes to maintain the network.
- Maintain network devices through Cisco ISE by adding network devices, managing existing users, and arranging proper access.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor of Computer Science or Equivalent
- Relevant Certifications (Desirable)
- Hands-on, applicable experience is more important than a degree.
Experience
- Proven track record in designing and implementing (not just consuming) network solutions for enterprise networks.
- 1-3+ years of experience in network engineering or operations with strong working knowledge of switching, routing, and automation.
Knowledge & Skills
- Hands-on experience with Cisco, Solarwinds, Cisco ISE, Switching, and Routing platforms.
- Understanding of Aruba Silverpeak, Wi-Fi, and CPPM.
- Ability to read and understand network topologies, identifying bottlenecks and choke points across the OSI model's L1 through L7 layers.
- Experience delivering within an Agile framework.
- Ability to work in a heavily regulated environment with a strong understanding of tight change management practices.
- Skill in automating processes wherever possible.
- Incident management experience and strong root cause analysis skills.
Behavioral Competencies
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Patience and understanding.
- Ability to produce clear and concise documentation for the solutions developed.
- Design thinker comfortable with ambiguity and unknowns.
- Collaborator and co-creator with others.
- Self-motivated and open to feedback, experimentation, and learning.
- Passionate about identifying the right problems and designing effective solutions.
- Curious observer able to identify patterns and meanings through design.
- Flexible and adaptable.
Candidate Profile Requirement
- UAE National, with a Family Book.
Benefits
There has never been a better time to join the company, one of the region’s most recognizable brands and leaders in banking innovation. We are expanding across both the UAE and global offices, offering a diverse range of professional development opportunities to accelerate your career.
We also provide extremely competitive rewards, benefits, and perks, including a flexible work policy that allows you to work from home when it best suits your needs.
