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About the Role
ProofOps is seeking an experienced Network Security Engineer to deliver enterprise-grade security solutions across the UAE and Middle East. This hands-on role covers the full project lifecycle from pre-sales PoC to deployment and support, focusing on NGFW, VPNs, and network segmentation.
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Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and configure Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW) including Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet FortiGate, and Cisco platforms
- Design and execute Proof of Concept (PoC) environments for customers
- Create High Level Designs (HLDs), Low Level Designs (LLDs), project plans, firewall documentation, and security policies
- Perform firewall policy reviews, optimization, and security posture assessments
- Configure and manage Site to Site VPNs, SSL VPNs, IPSec VPNs, and Zero Trust Network Access solutions
- Implement network segmentation, micro segmentation, DMZ architecture, and east west traffic controls
- Deploy and tune IPS, URL Filtering, Application Control, SSL Inspection, and Threat Prevention profiles
- Integrate firewalls with SIEM, SOAR, and log management platforms
- Configure and support SD WAN solutions
- Support SASE/SSE deployments such as Zscaler and Netskope
- Conduct technical workshops and knowledge transfer sessions with customers
- Provide post deployment support and advanced troubleshooting
Requirements
- 4 8 years of hands on experience in Network Security or Network Engineering
- Strong experience with at least one major firewall platform: Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet FortiGate, or Cisco FTD/ASA
- Strong networking fundamentals: routing (BGP, OSPF, Static), switching, VLANs, NAT, QoS, Spanning Tree
- Experience with IPSec, SSL VPN, and Remote Access VPN technologies
- Strong understanding of Network Security Architecture and Zero Trust principles
- Ability to create customer facing HLDs, LLDs, and technical documentation
- Must hold at least one certification: PCNSE, CCNP Security, or Fortinet NSE 7 / FCSS
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Job Overview
- This is a hands on technical role covering the complete project lifecycle from pre sales PoC to deployment and support.
- You will work directly with enterprise customers to deliver firewall deployments, policy migrations, network segmentation projects, secure remote access solutions, and managed network security services.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and configure Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW) including Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet FortiGate, and Cisco platforms.
- Design and execute Proof of Concept (PoC) environments for customers.
- Create High Level Designs (HLDs), Low Level Designs (LLDs), project plans, firewall documentation, and security policies.
- Perform firewall policy reviews, optimization, and security posture assessments.
- Configure and manage Site to Site VPNs, SSL VPNs, IPSec VPNs, and Zero Trust Network Access solutions.
- Implement network segmentation, micro segmentation, DMZ architecture, and east west traffic controls.
- Deploy and tune IPS, URL Filtering, Application Control, SSL Inspection, and Threat Prevention profiles.
- Integrate firewalls with SIEM, SOAR, and log management platforms.
- Configure and support SD WAN solutions.
- Support SASE/SSE deployments such as Zscaler and Netskope.
- Conduct technical workshops and knowledge transfer sessions with customers.
- Provide post deployment support and advanced troubleshooting.
Required Qualifications
- 4 8 years of hands on experience in Network Security or Network Engineering.
- Strong experience with at least one major firewall platform: Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet FortiGate, or Cisco FTD/ASA.
- Strong networking fundamentals: routing (BGP, OSPF, Static), switching, VLANs, NAT, QoS, Spanning Tree, packet level troubleshooting.
- Experience with IPSec, SSL VPN, and Remote Access VPN technologies.
- Strong understanding of Network Security Architecture and Zero Trust principles.
- Experience performing firewall policy optimization.
- Ability to create customer facing HLDs, LLDs, and technical documentation.
Required Certifications
- Palo Alto Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE)
- Cisco CCNP Security
- Fortinet NSE 7 / FCSS – Secure Networking
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA), Netskope, Check Point Firewalls, Cisco ISE, Forescout, Aruba ClearPass.
- Experience with SD WAN solutions.
- Experience with Azure, AWS networking and cloud security.
- Experience with Wireshark, tcpdump, Python, REST APIs, or Ansible automation.
- UAE or Middle East project delivery experience.
Soft Skills
- Strong technical problem solving skills
- Excellent customer communication
- Ability to work under pressure
- Strong documentation skills
- Collaborative mindset
- Delivery focused approach
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and performance incentives
- Annual training and certification budget
- Exposure to leading security technologies including Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco, and cloud security platforms
- Regional enterprise projects across the UAE and Middle East
- Career growth opportunities into Senior Engineer, Solutions Architect, or Practice Lead
- A collaborative, cybersecurity focused work environment
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