Security Solutions Specialist – Network Operations
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Tangent International is seeking an experienced Security Solutions Specialist to support day-to-day operation of a complex network access control and network security environment.
The role is hands-on and covers NAC, AAA, routing, switching, and next-generation firewalls across a multi-vendor enterprise environment.
The successful candidate will have FortiNAC or equivalent experience and strong network and firewall troubleshooting capabilities.
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Role Overview
Tangent International is seeking an experienced Security Solutions Specialist to support day-to-day operation of a complex network access control and network security environment.
The role is hands-on and covers NAC, AAA, routing, switching, and next-generation firewalls across a multi-vendor enterprise environment.
The successful candidate will have FortiNAC or equivalent experience and strong network and firewall troubleshooting capabilities.
Location and Contract
- The role is remote for candidates already based in Dubai.
- The contract is six months and extendable.
- The expected start is ASAP.
Responsibilities
- Operate FortiNAC or equivalent NAC platforms and manage endpoint visibility, profiling, posture assessment, and access enforcement.
- Support wired, wireless, OT, and IoT access control policies, including RADIUS and TACACS+ administration.
- Maintain NAC integrations with switches, wireless controllers, next-generation firewalls, and identity platforms.
- Operate and monitor routing, switching, and next-generation firewall environments.
- Troubleshoot IPS, web filtering, application control, antivirus, firewall policies, BGP, MPLS, VLAN, TCP/IP, and EVPN-VXLAN issues.
- Perform packet captures, traffic analysis, incident investigation, and root-cause analysis.
- Maintain run-books, operational documentation, and configuration records.
- Collaborate with network, infrastructure, SOC, and compliance teams.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Hands-on FortiNAC or equivalent NAC experience, including Aruba ClearPass or Cisco ISE.
- Strong RADIUS, TACACS+, AAA, routing, switching, firewall, and TCP/IP knowledge.
- Experience with Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks, Cisco, Arista, and/or HPE Aruba technologies.
- Strong troubleshooting and incident-response capabilities with experience analyzing logs, alerts, and security events.
- Experience working in live production environments.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
Nice to Have
- Fortinet NSE or equivalent certification.
- CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent Cisco certification.
- Enterprise, financial services, ISP, or service-provider experience.
- Knowledge of ISO 27001, GDPR, or PCI-DSS.
- Automation or scripting experience.
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