Network Engineer

Job description / Role Job Type Full Time Job Location Abu Dhabi, UAE Nationality UAE Salary 30000 - 40000 AED Gender Not Specified Arabic Fluency Not Specified Job Function IT - Network Administration Company Industry IT, Software & Internet Services We’re hiring a UAE National (Emirati) Network Engineer to support and improve our network infrastructure. This is a hands-on role covering day-to-day network operations, troubleshooting, and project delivery (upgrades, expansions, security hardening), working closely with IT and stakeholders to keep services stable, secure, and scalable. Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Type: Full-time Requirement: UAE National (Emirati) Job description Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot LAN/WAN/Wi-Fi connectivity across offices and sites Configure and support network devices (switches, routers, firewalls, wireless controllers/APs) Manage network performance, availability, and incident response (root cause analysis + permanent fixes) Support network security best practices: segmentation, VPNs, access control, patching coordination, and policy compliance Implement changes and upgrades: new sites, VLAN changes, routing updates, firewall rule changes, Wi-Fi improvements Maintain network documentation: diagrams, IP plans, configurations, SOPs, and change logs Work with vendors/ISPs on circuits, outages, and service improvements; manage escalations when needed Support DR/BCP readiness from a network perspective (redundancy, failover testing) Provide on-call / after-hours support as required for critical incidents or planned cutovers (with notice) Desired skills and experience UAE National (Emirati) 2–6+ years’ experience in a Network Engineer / Network Support / Infrastructure role (flexible depending on strength) Strong fundamentals: TCP/IP, subnetting, VLANs, routing, switching, DNS/DHCP, NAT Hands-on experience with firewalls and VPNs (site-to-site and remote access) Experience supporting enterprise Wi-Fi (coverage, interference, access point configuration, troubleshooting) Familiarity with common vendor stacks (any of: Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Aruba, Juniper, HP/Aruba switches, Ubiquiti) Comfortable with monitoring tools and ticket-based support; strong documentation habits Clear communicator, calm under pressure, and able to work through issues methodically Nice to have Certifications: CCNA, NSE (Fortinet), JNCIA, PCNSE, Aruba, or similar Exposure to SD-WAN, NAC (e.g., Cisco ISE), Zero Trust concepts, or cloud networking (Azure/AWS) Requirements: UAE National (Emirati) Network Engineer with solid hands-on experience supporting enterprise networks in a multi-site environment. Comfortable owning incidents end-to-end, making controlled changes, and improving stability, performance, and security. Experience (target) 2–6+ years in Network Engineering / Network Support / Infrastructure (flexible for strong candidates) Experience supporting LAN/WAN/Wi-Fi across offices and/or operational sites Proven troubleshooting capability