Job Description

Job in brief

Are you a

CCIE Enterprise-certified

Network Specialist with a strong command over modern enterprise networking solutions? Do you have hands-on expertise in

Cisco SD-Access, ACI, WiFi 7, Infoblox, F5 load balancing, and hybrid cloud networking?

We are looking for a highly skilled Network Specialist to join our client's team in Abu Dhabi. This role demands in-depth knowledge of enterprise network design, security, and cloud integration while ensuring high availability and performance in mission-critical environments.

Key Responsibilities

1. Network Design & Architecture

Architect and implement enterprise network solutions using Cisco SD-Access, aligning with best practices for scalability, segmentation, and security.

Lead WiFi 7 wireless network design and optimization efforts, including site surveys, RF planning, and capacity forecasting.

Develop and maintain high-availability network designs, incorporating redundancy, failover, and disaster recovery strategies.

Ensure zero-downtime architecture through HA, fast failover, and redundant paths to support mission-critical operations.

Deploy and manage Cisco ISE to enforce 802.1X-based NAC policies, device profiling, and posture assessment for wired and wireless endpoints.

Integrate ISE with Active Directory, MFA, and security logging tools to support strong authentication and compliance reporting.

Define and maintain security policies for employee, contractor, and guest access, and respond to NAC-related security events in real time.

Work closely with InfoSec teams to implement zero trust access and dynamic VLAN assignment based on user identity and posture.

2. Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure) Management

Design, deploy, and manage Cisco ACI fabric, including tenant configurations, endpoint groups (EPGs), bridge domains, and policies.

Collaborate with application and data center teams to align ACI policies with workload requirements.

Troubleshoot ACI-specific issues and monitor health scores and fabric performance.

3. IPAM, DNS, and DHCP Management (Infoblox)

Administer and optimize Infoblox DDI solutions for IP address management, DHCP scopes, DNS zones, and record management.

Ensure IPAM hygiene, manage network blocks, and provide detailed IP documentation.

Integrate Infoblox with automation/orchestration tools where applicable.

4. Load Balancing & Application Delivery (F5)

Configure and manage F5 BIG-IP LTM and GTM appliances, including iRules, SSL offloading, and application health monitoring.

Work with application teams to deliver high-performing and secure web applications.

Ensure traffic is efficiently balanced across backend systems with minimal downtime.

5. Advanced Routing & Switching

Implement, monitor, and troubleshoot complex routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and route redistribution scenarios.

Support Layer 2/3 infrastructure, VLAN segmentation, spanning tree optimization, and link aggregation (LACP).

Perform routine health checks, traffic analysis, and infrastructure upgrades.

6. Cloud Network Integration

Design and support hybrid cloud connectivity, including VPNs, Direct Connect (AWS), and ExpressRoute (Azure).

Collaborate with cloud engineers to extend enterprise networks into AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Implement cloud-native networking constructs like VPCs, security groups, NSGs, and virtual appliances.

7. Network Security & Compliance

Implement segmentation, access control policies, and network ACLs to protect critical assets.

Collaborate with security teams to monitor for threats and vulnerabilities in the network layer.

Ensure compliance with organizational standards, industry regulations, and audit requirements.

8. Monitoring, Troubleshooting & Performance Optimization

Use enterprise-grade tools like Cisco DNA Center, ThousandEyes, and ACI monitoring tools for real-time network analytics.

Proactively resolve issues impacting low-latency trading systems, batch processing jobs, or real-time transactions.

Maintain KPIs and SLAs in line with financial system requirements.

9. Documentation & Operational Excellence

Maintain audit-ready documentation of network configurations, change logs, and policies.

Ensure all changes follow ITIL change management practices with rollback procedures.

Develop SOPs and BCP/DR runbooks for all critical network operations.

10. Collaboration & Project Delivery

Work closely with cross-functional teams including IT security, infrastructure, cloud, and application teams.

Participate in technical workshops, change advisory boards, and project planning meetings.

Lead and/or support network-related projects from concept to completion, ensuring on-time delivery.

Required Qualification / Experience / Skills

Certification

: Active CCIE Enterprise is

mandatory

.

Minimum 7-10 years of experience in enterprise networking roles.

Proven expertise in

Cisco Campus SD Access, Identity Based Network Access Control (Cisco ISE NAC) and Cisco Wi Fi 7 wireless solutions.

Hands on experience with

Cisco ACI (fabric, policies, contracts, tenants).

Proficiency with Infoblox

for DNS, DHCP, and IPAM.

Strong hands on experience

with F5 Load Balancers (LTM, GTM).

Deep understanding

of routing & switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, STP).

Experience with network automation

tools like Ansible, Python, Terraform.

Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.

Ability to work independently and within a team in a fast paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

CCIE Security

or other

CCIE specializations

(in addition to CCIE Enterprise).

Cisco Certified

Specialist or

CCNP Enterprise

(as an additional qualification). Experience with network automation tools like

Ansible, Python, Terraform.

Knowledge of

SDN, Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), and network segmentation

. Familiarity with network security principles and solutions

(firewalls, NAC, IPS/IDS).

Job Location: Abu Dhabi

Type of Employment: Permanent / Full time

Salary: AED 30,000 / Month (All Inclusive)

What you can expect from the employer

Competitive salary within budget

Opportunities to work on cutting-edge network technologies

Dynamic and collaborative work environment

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Application Question(s):

Do you have a minimum of 5 years of experience as a Network Specialist? Do you have an active CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure certification? Do you have indepth in-depth expertise across enterprise network infrastructure? Do you have experience in Cisco Campus SD-Access? Do you have experience in Cisco WiFi 7? Do you have experience in Cisco ACI (fabric, policies, contracts, tenants)? Do you have experience in Infoblox for DNS, DHCP, and IPAM? * Do you have experience in F5 load balancing?