Senior L3 Network Engineer / Network Architect
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About the Role
LanceSoft Middle East seeks a Senior L3 Network Engineer / Network Architect for a 1-year onsite contract in Dubai. The role requires 8-10 years of enterprise network engineering experience, CCIE certification, and expertise in Palo Alto, Cisco, Azure networking, and F5 load balancers.
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Responsibilities
- Lead and own large scale, mission critical network environments as senior L3 / architect
- Design and implement network segmentation and Zero Trust architectures using Palo Alto Firewalls
- Manage and optimize Cisco networking infrastructure including DNAC, ISE, WLC, and Firepower
- Oversee Azure networking components at L3 level
- Configure and maintain F5 Load Balancers
- Manage routing protocols BGP, OSPF, and SD WAN solutions
Requirements
- 8–10 years of experience in enterprise network engineering with senior L3 / architect level ownership
- CCIE (Enterprise Infrastructure or Security) – mandatory
- Expert level Palo Alto Firewalls including segmentation & Zero Trust
- Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) experience
- Microsoft Azure Networking at L3 level
- Experience with Cisco DNAC, Cisco ISE, Cisco WLC
- F5 Load Balancers experience
- Strong expertise in BGP, OSPF, SD WAN, LAN/WAN
- Solid understanding of DNS, DHCP, and enterprise network services
- Proven experience leading large scale, mission critical network environments
Full Job Posting
Opportunity Overview
- Immediate opportunity for Senior L3 Network Engineer / Network Architect
- Location: Dubai onsite
- Duration: 1 year contract extendable
- Notice Period: Immediate joiner or up to 30 days
Key Requirements
- 8–10 years of experience in enterprise network engineering, with senior L3 / architect level ownership
- Proven experience leading large scale, mission critical network environments
Technical Expertise (Mandatory)
- CCIE (Enterprise Infrastructure or Security) – mandatory
- Palo Alto Firewalls (expert level, including segmentation & Zero Trust)
- Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD)
- Microsoft Azure Networking – L3 level
- Cisco DNAC, Cisco ISE, Cisco WLC
- F5 Load Balancers
- Strong expertise in BGP, OSPF, SD WAN, LAN/WAN
- Solid understanding of DNS, DHCP, and enterprise network services
Certifications (Mandatory / Preferred)
- CCIE – Enterprise Infrastructure or Security (Mandatory)
- Palo Alto Networks: PCNSE (strongly preferred)
- Microsoft Azure: AZ 700 (Azure Network Engineer Associate)
- F5 Networks: F5 Certified Administrator / Specialist
- ITIL® 4 Foundation (preferred)
How to Apply
- Interested candidates send CV along with expected salary, visa/work permit, notice period, current location
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