Senior Network and Security Engineer

Required Skills

routing
sd-wan
firewall
fortigate
OSPF

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Job Description

Job Title: Senior Network and Security Engineer


Job Type: Part-Time


Location: On-site, Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates


Job Summary

Are you an accomplished networking and security professional passionate about building robust, modern infrastructure? Join our team as a Senior Network and Security Engineer and play a pivotal role in designing, securing, and optimizing mission-critical networks for Miral Technologies. With a strong on-site presence in Sharjah and the opportunity to collaborate closely with technical leaders, this role is ideal for experts seeking new challenges and the chance to make a meaningful impact.


Key Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and troubleshoot advanced LAN and WAN solutions, including SD-WAN and complex multi-routing environments.
  • Oversee security infrastructure, configure and manage next-generation firewalls (FortiGate, Palo Alto, FTD), and ensure effective IPS/IDS deployment.
  • Optimize wireless platforms (Aruba, Cisco, Ruckus), focusing on RF manipulation and performance in both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands.
  • Lead the design and support of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIP, IS-IS, MPLS), including redistribution and advanced switching technologies (Spanning Tree, VPC, HSRP, VRRP, GLBP).
  • Implement and manage NAC/AAA solutions (Aruba ClearPass, Cisco ISE, 802.1X) and ensure compliance with best security practices.
  • Utilize leading monitoring and reporting tools (Riverbed, SolarWinds, PRTG, Zabbix) to proactively identify and resolve issues.
  • Act as a key technical communicator, delivering clear, concise, and effective written and verbal updates to stakeholders and team members.



Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Minimum 7 years of hands-on experience in network and security engineering, preferably supporting enterprise environments onsite.
  • Expert-level knowledge of Cisco Catalyst and Nexus platforms, SD-WAN (Cisco, FortiGate), and next-gen firewalls.
  • Advanced proficiency in routing and switching protocols, campus and datacenter networking, and cloud security principles.
  • Demonstrated experience with wireless networking, security infrastructure, and multi-pod Cisco ACI environments.
  • Strong familiarity with monitoring platforms, ITIL frameworks, and incident management best practices.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences.
  • Proven ability to work effectively onsite in a collaborative, fast-paced team environment.



Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with WAF and ADC solutions (Citrix, F5, Sophos, Azure GW), and blade-switching platforms.
  • Knowledge of Cisco DNA, Meraki, enterprise telephony systems (Cisco, Ribbon), and cloud networking.
  • Exposure to large-scale Miral Technologies or similar enterprise environments is a plus.

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