Senior Network Engineer

About the role

Requirements

• - Hands-on experience in enterprise routing, switching, network security, and multi-site connectivity.
• - Strong knowledge of Cisco and Aruba networking technologies.
• - Practical experience with FortiGate and Palo Alto firewalls, VPNs, NAT, and SD-WAN.
• - Knowledge of wireless networking, NAC, DNS, DHCP, network monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• - Understanding of cloud networking and hybrid infrastructure.
• - Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and incident-management skills.
• Preferred Professional Certifications
• Networking
• - Cisco CCNA
• - Cisco CCNP Enterprise
• Network Security
• - Fortinet NSE 4–7 or equivalent current Fortinet certifications
• - Palo Alto Networks PCNSA or equivalent current certification
• HPE Aruba Networking
• - Aruba Switching and Campus Access certifications at Associate or Professional level
• - Aruba ClearPass and Wireless Networking certifications are an advantage
• Cloud Networking
• - Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
• Additional Requirements
• - Ability to work with enterprise network environments and troubleshoot complex connectivity issues.
• - Experience coordinating with telecom providers and managing multi-site network services.
• - Commitment to network availability, security best practices, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Key Responsibilities
• - Manage and troubleshoot Cisco and HPE Aruba network infrastructure, including BGP, OSPF, Static Routing, MPLS, VLANs, VRF, and Layer 2/Layer 3 technologies.
• - Configure and maintain core switches, including Aruba VSX/VSF, stacking, redundancy, and high-availability solutions.
• - Manage Aruba Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC), access points, SSIDs, and enterprise wireless networks.
• - Administer Aruba ClearPass Network Access Control (NAC), including 802.1X, RADIUS, TACACS+, and integration with Microsoft Azure AD and Intune.
• - Configure and manage FortiGate and Palo Alto firewalls, including security policies, NAT, SNAT, DNAT, IPsec VPN, and SSL VPN.
• - Implement and maintain SD-WAN solutions, WAN connectivity, routing policies, link monitoring, failover, and traffic optimization.
• - Manage inter-site connectivity using MPLS and site-to-site VPN tunnels, ensuring secure and reliable communication between multiple locations.
• - Administer DNS, DHCP, IP addressing, and other essential network services.
• - Monitor network performance, bandwidth utilization, device availability, firewall logs, WAN links, and security events.
• - Implement IP SLA, network redundancy, high availability, and proactive monitoring to minimize downtime.
• - Troubleshoot complex network connectivity issues and coordinate with Etisalat, FEDNet, and other service providers.
• - Perform network changes, configuration backups, firmware upgrades, preventive maintenance, and technical documentation.
• - Respond to network incidents, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• - Design and maintain secure connectivity with government networks and third-party organizations through FEDNet, MPLS, and site-to-site VPN technologies.

Skills

• Cisco networking
• Aruba networking
• FortiGate firewalls
• Palo Alto firewalls
• SD-WAN
• MPLS
• BGP
• OSPF
• VLANs
• VRF
• DNS
• DHCP
• NAC (Aruba ClearPass)
• 802.1X
• RADIUS
• TACACS+
• VPN (IPsec, SSL)
• WLC (Aruba Wireless LAN Controllers)
• Aruba VSX/VSF
• site-to-site VPN
• network monitoring
• incident management
• cloud networking
• Azure AD / Intune integration