Principal Network Engineer – Network & Security Patching (Banking Domain)
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About the Role
TAT IT Technologies is urgently seeking a Principal Network Engineer for a banking client in Abu Dhabi to manage patching and lifecycle maintenance of network and security infrastructure.
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Responsibilities
- Own end to end patch management lifecycle for network and security appliances (firewalls, WAF, IPS, routers, switches, VPN, etc.)
- Perform scheduled upgrades, patches, hotfixes, and firmware updates in line with vendor advisories and internal policies
- Ensure all devices are compliant with security baselines, vulnerability remediation timelines, and audit requirements
- Perform pre change impact analysis and risk assessment, including dependency mapping and business impact evaluation
- Conduct patch testing in non production environments and validate stability prior to production rollout
- Provide L2/L3 support for network and security operations, including incident troubleshooting and resolution
- Maintain audit ready documentation for all patching activities, approvals, and implementation outcomes
- Communicate patch schedules, risks, and expected service impact to technical teams, business stakeholders, and management
Requirements
- 4–7 years of experience in network/security engineering within enterprise environments (banking preferred)
- Proven experience in firewalls (Fortinet, Palo Alto, F5, Cisco, Check Point)
- Proven experience in WAF / IPS / DDoS protection technologies
- Proven experience in routing & switching (BGP, OSPF, VLANs)
- Hands on expertise in patch management and upgrade lifecycle for network/security devices
- Strong understanding of vulnerability management and security hardening
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / IT / related discipline
- CCNP / CCIE certification (any one must)
- NSE / PCNSE / ITIL preferred
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Role Summary
- We are seeking an experienced Principal Network Engineer to manage patching and lifecycle maintenance of network and network security infrastructure within a regulated banking environment. The primary responsibility is to ensure timely remediation of vulnerabilities through controlled patching proce
Key Responsibilities
- Own end to end patch management lifecycle for network and security appliances (firewalls, WAF, IPS, routers, switches, VPN, etc.).
- Perform scheduled upgrades, patches, hotfixes, and firmware updates in line with vendor advisories and internal policies.
- Ensure all devices are compliant with security baselines, vulnerability remediation timelines, and audit requirements.
- Maintain up to date inventory and patch status of all in scope infrastructure.
- Perform pre change impact analysis and risk assessment, including dependency mapping and business impact evaluation.
- Ensure all activities follow formal Change Management (CAB) processes with proper approvals and documentation.
- Conduct patch testing in non production environments and validate stability prior to production rollout.
- Define and maintain rollback/contingency plans for all changes.
- Ensure adherence to Central Bank and internal regulatory requirements, PCI DSS / security compliance standards, and audit and risk governance frameworks.
- Communicate patch schedules, risks, and expected service impact to technical teams, business stakeholders, and management.
- Provide real time updates during maintenance windows and post implementation reports.
- Provide L2/L3 support for network and security operations, including incident troubleshooting and resolution, critical outage handling and escalation, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) participation.
Required Skills & Experience
- 4–7 years of experience in network/security engineering within enterprise environments (banking preferred).
- Proven experience in firewalls (Fortinet, Palo Alto, F5, Cisco, Check Point), WAF / IPS / DDoS protection technologies, and routing & switching (BGP, OSPF, VLANs).
- Hands on expertise in patch management and upgrade lifecycle for network/security devices.
- Strong understanding of vulnerability management and security hardening.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to assess risk and articulate impact clearly to business and leadership.
- Excellent analytical, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / IT / related discipline.
- Certifications: CCNP / CCIE (any one must), NSE / PCNSE / ITIL preferred.
Working Conditions
- Role requires regular after hours and weekend work aligned with banking change windows.
- Operates in a highly regulated, audit driven environment with strict adherence to governance controls.
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