Network Engineer - Fortinet | UniFi | Events & MSP (Dubai, UAE)
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About the Role
Purple Rock IT Solutions seeks a hands-on Network Engineer for field-heavy deployment and MSP support in Dubai. The role involves configuring Fortinet and UniFi equipment, supporting events, and troubleshooting.
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Responsibilities
- Configure, deploy, and maintain LAN, WAN, and wireless network infrastructure
- Install, configure, and troubleshoot switches, routers, firewalls, access points, and related network services
- Manage routing, switching, firewall, VPN, and wireless environments across MSP client sites
- Deploy and manage enterprise wireless and wired networks for large scale events (500 20,000+ users)
- Configure high density UniFi or equivalent wireless deployments with proper VLAN segmentation and guest isolation
- Set up bonded cellular and SD WAN uplinks using Peplink or equivalent for event connectivity and failover
- Diagnose and resolve network connectivity, performance, and security issues for MSP clients
- Create and maintain network diagrams using Microsoft Visio
Requirements
- Hands on experience configuring and deploying Fortinet FortiGate firewalls (VPN, firewall policies, NAT, SD WAN)
- Hands on experience deploying and managing Ubiquiti UniFi wireless networks
- Confirmed event or temporary network deployment experience
- Currently based in the UAE on a valid visa with the right to work
- 3 6 years of experience in network deployment and support
- Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in IT, Networking, Computer Science, or related field
- Strong understanding of TCP/IP, subnetting, routing, switching, VLANs, STP, DHCP, DNS, NAT, and VPN
- Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays for event and project work
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Important Notes
- Must currently be based in the UAE on a valid residence or employment visa.
- Monthly salary for this role is AED 8,000 12,000.
- All free text application questions require a minimum of 2 3 sentences.
About Purple Rock IT Solutions
- Dubai based IT infrastructure, networking, and systems integration company.
- Delivers enterprise IT solutions, managed services, and large scale event technology deployments across UAE and Saudi Arabia.
- Projects range from corporate offices and managed IT environments to international events, exhibitions, sporting venues, and temporary network deployments.
You will work across two environments
- MSP clients: ongoing support, configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting for a portfolio of corporate clients across the UAE.
- Event & project deployments: design, deploy, operate, and decommission temporary network infrastructure for exhibitions, conferences, sporting events, and activations.
Mandatory Technical Requirements
- Hands on experience configuring and deploying Fortinet FortiGate firewalls (VPN, firewall policies, NAT, SD WAN).
- Hands on experience deploying and managing Ubiquiti UniFi wireless networks, including UniFi controllers, APs, and switching.
- Confirmed, documentable event or temporary network deployment experience.
- Currently based in the UAE on a valid visa with the right to work.
Network Infrastructure
- Configure, deploy, and maintain LAN, WAN, and wireless network infrastructure.
- Install, configure, and troubleshoot switches, routers, firewalls, access points, and related network services.
- Manage routing, switching, firewall, VPN, and wireless environments across MSP client sites.
- Perform firmware upgrades, security updates, preventive maintenance, and optimisation activities.
Event Network Support
- Deploy and manage enterprise wireless and wired networks for large scale events (500 20,000+ users).
- Configure high density UniFi or equivalent wireless deployments with proper VLAN segmentation and guest isolation.
- Set up bonded cellular and SD WAN uplinks using Peplink or equivalent for event connectivity and failover.
- Monitor bandwidth utilisation and network performance during live events.
- Provide on site support during build up, live operations, and de rig — including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
- Troubleshoot network issues calmly and effectively under time critical, high visibility conditions.
Troubleshooting & MSP Support
- Diagnose and resolve network connectivity, performance, and security issues for MSP clients.
- Perform root cause analysis for recurring incidents and implement permanent corrective actions.
- Support MSP clients through remote and on site troubleshooting.
- Participate in escalation support for critical incidents and service outages.
Project Delivery
- Support network implementation, migration, expansion, and infrastructure upgrade projects.
- Participate in site surveys, wireless heatmap surveys (Ekahau or equivalent), and solution deployment.
- Work closely with project managers, technical teams, and vendors.
Documentation
- Create and maintain network diagrams using Microsoft Visio.
- Document configurations, IP schemes, topology diagrams, and SOPs.
- Prepare technical reports and change records.
Requirements
- 3 6 years of experience in network deployment and support.
- Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in IT, Networking, Computer Science, or related field.
- Strong understanding of TCP/IP, subnetting, routing, switching, VLANs, STP, DHCP, DNS, NAT, and VPN.
- Proven ability to work independently under pressure with minimal supervision.
- Genuine willingness to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays for event and project work.
- Valid UAE residence or employment visa — no relocation or visa sponsorship for overseas candidates.
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