In this role, you will collaborate closely with one of our esteemed clients—a globally recognized leader in their industry, distinguished by their commitment to excellence, innovation, and delivering exceptional value. As a trusted IT consulting partner, Dautom is supporting their strategic initiatives by connecting them with exceptional talent to drive business growth and transformation.Position: Senior Network EngineerJob Type: Contract, Yearly renewable
Location: SharjahMinimum ten (10) years of network engineering, including at least five (5) years in a senior role supporting enterprise or government networks.Mandatory certificationCisco CCNP Enterprise (or equivalent), and Fortinet NSE 4 or higher or Palo Alto PCNSEKey ResponsibilitiesOperate, monitor, and maintain the client's network infrastructure (LAN, WAN, data center, wireless, and perimeter)Configure and manage firewalls, VPNs, and network access controls in line with the client's security policiesPlan and implement network changes, firmware upgrades, and security patches through the client's change managementConduct periodic firewall rule reviews and network security hardeningResolve network incidents within SLA and perform RCA for P1/P2 incidentsPerform capacity planning and performance optimizationMaintain network diagrams, IP address management, and configuration backupsMust-Have SkillsRouting and switching: Cisco IOS/NX-OS, OSPF, BGP, VLANs, STP, and VRFsNext-generation firewalls: Fortinet FortiGate and/or Palo Alto; VPN (site-to-site and remote access)Data center networking, load balancers (F5 or equivalent), and SD-WANWireless LAN and network access control (Cisco ISE or equivalent, 802.1X)Network monitoring and troubleshooting tools (SolarWinds, PRTG, Wireshark or equivalent)Network security: segmentation, ACLs, and firewall rule review and hardeningNetwork automation/scripting (Python, Ansible) is an advantageNice to HaveCisco CCIE or Fortinet NSE 7Experience with government network interconnections in the UAEIPv6 deployment experienceCertifications: CCIE, NSE 7, or Cisco ISE certificationAbout DautomDautom is a globally recognized IT consulting and technology services organization committed to enabling digital transformation through innovation, expertise, and a people-centric approach.We partner with leading organizations across industries to accelerate business growth by delivering exceptional talent, strategic IT consulting services, and innovative technology solutions.
With a strong global presence and deep industry expertise, Dautom empowers businesses to enhance operational excellence, embrace digital evolution, and achieve sustainable success.If this opportunity aligns with your expertise and career aspirations, we invite you to share your updated resume at zohra.salim@dautom.com. Our team will be pleased to connect with suitable candidates for further discussions.