Associate - Network Security

About This Role

Job Description We are seeking a skilled Network & Security Infrastructure Engineer with strong expertise in switching, routing, and application-centric switches. The candidate will be responsible for managing and maintaining Juniper and Cisco switching environments (standalone & clustered, Apstra managed), along with security appliances (F5, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Pulse Secure, and other devices). The role involves operations, troubleshooting, upgrades, backups, patching, and reporting to ensure 24x7x365 availability of the infrastructure.

External Interfaces

• Field Support
• Datacenter Activity

Internal Interfaces

• Operations team.
• Various Internal Stakeholders.
• Collaborate with other teams.

Responsibilities Operational

• Detailed Roles and Responsibilities:

Network Infrastructure Management

• Manage and maintain Core Switching and Top-of-Rack (ToR) Switching across Cisco and Juniper platforms, including environments managed by Apstra.
• Oversee both standalone and clustered switch deployments, ensuring high availability and optimal performance.
• Perform routing configuration and troubleshooting (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, static routing) to ensure efficient traffic flow.
• Install, re-install, and recover devices in case of system crashes or hardware failures.
• Ensure synchronization and replication of configurations between Production and DR (Disaster Recovery) data centers.
• Maintain and manage IP Addressing schemes, VLAN configurations, and NAT rules for private–public zone connectivity
• Security Device Administration
• Manage and configure firewalls, VPNs, and load balancers, including:
• Palo Alto Firewalls and Panorama
• Fortinet Firewalls, FortiAnalyzer, and Sandbox
• F5 Load Balancers (including SSL offloading and virtual server setup)
• Pulse Secure VPN devices
• Monitor and maintain network traffic utilization, security policies, and VPN connectivity.
• Perform firmware upgrades and apply vendor-recommended patches to enhance security posture.
• Conduct vulnerability tracking, patch management, and remediation in line with organizational security requirements

Competencies Technical

• 24/7 support coverage including weekend as on call basis
• Must be willing to respond to critical incidents during off-hours as required.

Behavioral

• Highly Empathetic.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Flexible hours.
• Patient, Motivated self-starter.
• Excellent communication with the team.
• Displays positive professional outlook and behavior.

Qualifications Desired Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in technical or related engineering discipline

Preferred Certifications

• Networking/Switching : JNCIS-ENT Specialist ( Apstra, QFX, EVPN/VXLAN JNCIS-DC )
• Security: Palo Alto PCNSE, Fortinet NSE4/7, FTD
• Load Balancer & VPN: F5 , Pulse Secure
• General IT & Security: ITIL Foundation,

Language Requirement

• Good written and verbal communications skills are essential for documentation and report writing.
• English / Arabic +English Speaker

Desired Experience

• 5–7 years’ hands-on experience in managing enterprise network and security infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of Juniper switches (standalone, clustered, Apstra).
• Experience with application-centric switching and automation platforms.
• Expertise in security devices: Palo Alto, Fortinet, F5 Load Balancers, Pulse Secure VPN.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in network and security domains.
• Experience working in 24x7 enterprise/NOC environments with on-call support.
• Excellent documentation, reporting, and communication skills
• Maintain detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), design documentation, and configuration records.

Job Specific Skills

• Manage and maintain core switching and ToR switching across Juniper platforms.
• Administer and optimize application-centric switching environments via Apstra.
• Isolate, diagnose, and resolve routing and switching incidents.
• Configure, modify, and maintain network policies, VLANs, NATs, and routing protocols.
• Perform installation/re-installation of network devices in case of failures/crashes.
• Manage F5 Load Balancers, including SSL offloading and virtual server configurations.
• Administer Palo Alto Firewalls and Panorama, Fortinet Firewalls/Fortianalyzer/Sandbox, and Pulse Secure VPN devices.
• Support firmware upgrades, vulnerability tracking, and patch management across all devices.
• Ensure high availability and stability of security appliances and VPN connectivity