Job Description

Location
Doha, Qatar
Experience

Job Type
Recruitment

CTC: 10k QAR to 12k QAR

Job Summary:

The

Network Security Engineer

is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing secure network infrastructures to protect enterprise environments from cyber threats. This role requires deep expertise in firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS), VPNs, and network security frameworks to ensure robust protection against evolving security threats.

Key Responsibilities:

Network Security Architecture & Implementation:

+ Design and deploy secure network architectures for enterprise and cloud environments.
+ Implement and configure

firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and Web Application Firewalls (WAFs)

.
+ Ensure secure network segmentation, access control policies, and encryption mechanisms.

Threat Detection & Incident Response:

+ Monitor and analyze network traffic for anomalies and security breaches.
+ Deploy and manage

SIEM solutions

for real-time threat detection and log correlation.
+ Work with SOC teams to respond to security incidents and mitigate threats.

Firewall & Perimeter Security Management:

+ Manage and optimize

next-generation firewalls (NGFW) from vendors such as Palo Alto, Cisco, Fortinet, and Check Point

.
+ Configure

SSL/TLS decryption, DDoS protection, and URL filtering policies

.
+ Conduct regular security audits and firewall rule reviews.

Cloud & Hybrid Security:

+ Implement and secure cloud networking solutions in

AWS, Azure, and GCP

.
+ Design

Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)

models for cloud and on-premise environments.
+ Integrate

cloud security solutions such as CASB, CSPM, and cloud-native firewalls

.

Network Security Compliance & Risk Management:

+ Ensure compliance with industry standards such as

NCSA/QCERT

,

ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, GDPR, and PCI-DSS

.
+ Conduct

network vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security hardening

.
+ Develop security policies, procedures, and best practices for secure network operations.

Automation & Network Security Monitoring:

+ Implement

network automation using Ansible, Terraform, and Python

for security configurations.
+ Deploy

network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, PRTG, and SNMP-based monitoring solutions

.
+ Utilize

AI-driven security analytics and threat intelligence platforms

.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Security Training:

+ Work closely with IT, DevOps, and security teams to integrate security into network operations.
+ Provide security awareness training for employees and IT teams.
+ Assist in

incident response tabletop exercises and cybersecurity drills

.

Qualifications & Experience:

Education:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field.

Experience:

Minimum

7-10 years

in network security engineering and cybersecurity operations.

Certifications:

+

Cisco Certified CyberOps Professional or CCNP Security.

+

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) - Preferred.

+

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) or GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA).

+

Fortinet NSE 4+ or Palo Alto PCNSA/PCNSE.

Technical Skills:

+ Strong expertise in

firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and NAC solutions

.
+ Hands-on experience with

SIEM, SOAR, and endpoint security solutions

.
+ Proficiency in

network security automation and scripting

.
+ Knowledge of

Zero Trust, micro-segmentation, and network access control (NAC)

.
+ Experience in

forensic analysis, packet capturing, and deep packet inspection

.