Lead Engineer - Networking
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Lead the design, implementation, integration, testing, optimization, and support of secure network infrastructure for large-scale technical security and surveillance projects.
Deliver robust, secure, and high-availability networking solutions supporting TSS, C4ISR, wide-area surveillance, VMS, IVAS, RF systems, access control, command centers, and unmanned systems.
The role requires expertise in enterprise and security networking, IP communications, cybersecurity, systems integration, and complex project delivery.
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About EDGE
EDGE is a UAE-headquartered advanced technology group focused on defence and emerging technologies.
The group spans more than 35 specialised companies and multiple centres of excellence.
About the Role
Lead the design, implementation, integration, testing, optimization, and support of secure network infrastructure for large-scale technical security and surveillance projects.
Deliver robust, secure, and high-availability networking solutions supporting TSS, C4ISR, wide-area surveillance, VMS, IVAS, RF systems, access control, command centers, and unmanned systems.
The role requires expertise in enterprise and security networking, IP communications, cybersecurity, systems integration, and complex project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead secure IP network infrastructure design and architecture for technical security and surveillance solutions.
- Develop solutions meeting operational, cybersecurity, availability, scalability, and performance requirements.
- Integrate sensors, radars, cameras, video management systems, command centers, access control, RF systems, and C4ISR platforms.
- Conduct network integration, testing, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and acceptance activities.
- Prepare network design documents, implementation plans, and technical specifications.
- Collaborate with engineering teams, vendors, and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
- Support cybersecurity compliance, root-cause analysis, issue resolution, project planning, risk management, technical reviews, and customer engagements.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Network Engineering, Information Technology, Telecommunications, or a related field.
- Minimum 8-10 years of experience in network engineering, design, and implementation.
- Experience leading networking activities for large-scale infrastructure, security, defense, surveillance, or critical infrastructure projects.
- Strong knowledge of IP networking, routing, switching, network security, enterprise networking technologies, performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimization.
- Hands-on experience integrating networking solutions with surveillance, security, and command-and-control environments.
- Experience working in complex, multi-vendor integration environments.
- English proficiency is required for international collaboration.
Benefits
- Compensation is described as competitive and tax-free, with benefits varying by role and seniority.
- Potential benefits include family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance, and education allowances.
- Learning and development opportunities are available through EDGE's learning academy and digital learning platform.
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