Senior Network Security Engineer (CCIE Security – Lab Certified)

About This Role

Job Title: Senior Network Security Engineer (CCIE Security – Lab Certified)

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Salary : Upto AED 17,000/month + Single Benefits
Nationality: Open to All
Availability: Immediate to 2 weeks (post visa processing for offshore candidates)

Job Summary

We are hiring a highly skilled Senior Network Security Engineer with deep expertise in enterprise network security and architecture. The ideal candidate must hold a valid CCIE Security (Lab) certification and demonstrate strong hands-on experience in routing, switching, and advanced security technologies including Cisco and Fortinet solutions.

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

Pay: AED12,000.00 - AED17,000.00 per month

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?

Work Location: In person