Senior Network Security Engineer (CCIE Security – Lab Certified)

Overview

**Location:** Abu Dhabi, UAE

**Nationality:** Open to All

Job Summary

Mandatory Requirements

• **Valid CCIE Security (Lab Certification) – Mandatory**
• Minimum **7+ years of hands-on experience** in enterprise network security
• Proven experience in:
• **Routing & Switching (L2/L3 concepts, protocols, troubleshooting)**
• **Cisco ACI (Implementation experience required, not just support)**
• **Cisco Firewalls (FTD)**
• **FortiGate Firewalls**
• **VPN technologies (Site-to-Site & Remote Access)**
• **Cisco ISE (NAC, AAA, policy enforcement)**
• **Cisco Wireless (9800 Series Controllers)**

Core Technical Skills

• Strong troubleshooting capabilities in complex enterprise environments
• Deep understanding of:
• Routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)
• Switching technologies (VLANs, STP, EtherChannel)
• Experience with network segmentation, zero-trust concepts, and security policies
• Knowledge of **SD-Access fundamentals**

Preferred Skills

• Advanced experience with **Cisco SD-Access**
• Integration of ACI with security and multi-domain environments
• Exposure to hybrid or large-scale enterprise deployments

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage secure enterprise network solutions
• Deploy and maintain **Cisco ACI fabric** environments
• Configure and manage **Cisco & FortiGate firewalls**, VPNs, and NAC solutions
• Troubleshoot critical routing, switching, and security issues
• Support wireless infrastructure using Cisco 9800 controllers
• Ensure compliance with security policies and best practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for network optimization and security posture

Candidate Availability

• **Onshore candidates:** Immediate joiners preferred
• **Offshore candidates:** Must be able to join within **2 weeks after visa processing**

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s)

• Do you hold a valid CCIE Security (Lab) certification? Can you provide a copy?
• Are you available to join within 2 weeks after visa processing (if offshore)?
• How many years of hands-on experience in enterprise network security do you have?
• Can you describe a recent complex routing issue you troubleshooted? What was the root cause?
• What is your experience with Cisco ACI? Have you worked on implementation or only support?