IT Infrastructure & Network Security Engineer

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, deployment and commissioning of infrastructure for new regional offices, including LAN/WAN, WLAN, connectivity, voice, server rooms and perimeter security.
• Own infrastructure projects end-to-end, covering HLD/LLD, BOMs, implementation, migration, cutover, UAT and handover.
• Manage and maintain enterprise routing, switching, wireless, virtualisation, storage, backup and network security infrastructure.
• Administer enterprise firewall environments, with Fortinet FortiGate strongly preferred.
• Design and maintain secure network architectures covering segmentation, VPN, SD-WAN, IDS/IPS, remote access and access control.
• Manage VMware vSphere/ESXi/vCenter environments and associated datacentre technologies.
• Manage enterprise storage platforms including NetApp ONTAP and HPE MSA.
• Lead infrastructure patching, firmware upgrades, lifecycle management and disaster recovery activities.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventative actions following major incidents.
• Work closely with vendors, telecom providers, systems integrators and regional stakeholders.
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, network diagrams, configuration standards and operational runbooks.
• Support vulnerability remediation, audits and security initiatives aligned with relevant regulatory requirements.

Required Technical Experience

• 7-10+ years of enterprise IT infrastructure experience.
• At least 3 years in a senior/lead engineering capacity.
• Proven experience delivering greenfield or major office/datacentre infrastructure projects.
• Experience supporting business-critical or 24/7 environments.
• Experience working across multiple geographic locations.
• Strong documentation, problem-solving and vendor management skills.
• Ability to independently own infrastructure projects from architecture through to operational handover.
• Must currently be based in the UAE.
• CCNP Enterprise or CCNP Security certification.
• VMware VCP-DCV certification.
• Fortinet NSE 4 or above certification.

What We Offer

• The chance to work in a leading organization in DIFC, Dubai.
• The potential to transition into a permanent position based on performance.
• A dynamic and challenging role with opportunities for growth and development.