Job Description

We're Hiring: Sr. Network and Security Engineer
Location: Abu Dhabi (On-site)
Experience: 7+ Years in Networking & Security
Contract: 3 months (with possible extension)
Key Responsibilities & Requirements:

• Proven track record with 7+ years of hands-on experience managing enterprise networking and security environments.
• Routing & Switching expertise: deep practical knowledge of BGP, OSPF, MPLS, STP, HSRP and related protocols.
• Security infrastructure: strong experience with enterprise firewalls, IPS/IDS, NAC, and SD-WAN technologies.
• Data center & LAN/WAN skills: familiarity with Cisco ACI and common access/vendor solutions (Meraki, Aruba, Ruckus).
• Platform experience: hands-on with Cisco Catalyst, Fortinet, Palo Alto, F5, SolarWinds, Aruba ClearPass, and Cisco ISE.
• Cloud/hybrid: comfortable working in cloud and hybrid networking environments.
• Certifications: CCNP Enterprise + CCNP Security (or FCP/PCNSA) required.
• Process & support: ITIL-aware, experienced in structured service environments, strong incident response and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Documentation & communication: excellent documentation practices and effective communication for stakeholder collaboration.

Why This Role:

• Opportunity to operate at enterprise scale across networking and security platforms.
• Short-term engagement with strong potential for extension based on performance and project needs.
• Work in a fast-paced environment demanding high technical ownership and operational excellence.

Skills Required