We have an urgent requirement for L2 -Network & Security Analyst Engineer for our client based at Dubai
Job Purpose
The L2 Network & Security Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise-level network infrastructure and security solutions. The role involves troubleshooting network issues, ensuring security compliance, and optimizing network performance while adhering to industry best practices.
Certifications
- Cisco CCNA / CCNP
- Palo Alto PCNSE
- F5 Certified Administrator
- Fortinet NSE Certification
- Check Point (CCSA/CCSE)
- Juniper (JNCIS/JNCIP)
- ITIL Foundation
Responsibilities (includes All Tasks)
- Network Infrastructure:
- Strong experience in routing & switching (Cisco, Juniper, Arista).
- Hands-on with MPLS, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLAN, VPN, SD-WAN.
- Experience in firewall management (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA/FTD, Check Point).
- Security Operations:
- Knowledge of Firewalls, IDS/IPS, DDoS protection, NAC, Zero Trust.
- Experience in vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and security audits.
- Cloud & Virtualization:
- Exposure to AWS/Azure/GCP networking & security.
- Familiarity with VMware NSX, SDN, ACI.
- Monitoring & Troubleshooting:
- Proficient in Wireshark, SolarWinds, PRTG, Nagios.
Key Responsibilities
- Network Management: Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot LAN/WAN/WLAN/SD-WAN networks. Manage firewalls, load balancers, proxies, and VPNs.
- Security Implementation: Deploy and maintain security policies, ACLs, threat prevention mechanisms. Conduct security assessments, patch management, and compliance checks (ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS).
- Incident Response: Investigate and resolve network breaches, DDoS attacks, malware infections. Perform forensic analysis and log reviews.
- Automation & Optimization: Implement network automation (Python, Ansible, Terraform) for efficiency.
- Optimize network performance, latency, and bandwidth utilization.
- Collaboration & Documentation: Work with L3 teams, SOC, and IT compliance teams. Maintain network diagrams, SOPs, and audit reports.
- Work under pressure in a fast-paced environment while multi-tasking efficiently.
- Demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Provide 24/7 network and security support as required.
Technical Skills /Competencies
- Networking: Cisco/Juniper Routing & Switching, Firewalls (Palo Alto/Fortinet), VPN, SD-WAN.
- Security: Firewalls, IDS/IPS, Vulnerability Management.
- Protocols: TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLAN, DHCP, DNS, IPv6.
- Tools: Wireshark, SolarWinds, Splunk, Nessus, Nmap
- Familiarity with network monitoring tools and best security practices.
- Strong understanding of network infrastructure, design, and troubleshooting.
- Excellent communication skills in English (both verbal and written).
- Ability to work efficiently in a team-oriented environment with high self-motivation.
- A customer-focused mindset with strong delivery service ethics.
- Good understanding of Monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, Manage Engine Ops Manager, Zabbix etc.
- Willingness to work in a 24/7 support window.
- Good understanding of the ITSM processes.
Optional
- Cisco Viptela SD-WAN and Fortinet SDWAN
- Cisco SD Access, Cisco ACI
- Cisco or Avaya IPT
- VMware NSX-T
- Network Switches – Dell, Extreme
Skills: security,network infrastructure,juniper
