Overview
Senior Network Engineer Jobs in Dubai, UAE at The DigitalX – Digital DEWA Company
Experience Required: 6–10 Years
Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent
Certifications Preferred: ITIL Foundation (v3 or v4)
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and ITIL-certified Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, manage, and optimize the organization’s enterprise network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in networking, excellent problem-solving skills, and a strong understanding of ITIL-aligned service management processes.
You will play a critical role in ensuring secure, stable, and high-performance connectivity across all locations and systems, while contributing to service improvement and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, configure, and maintain enterprise-level LAN, WAN, and cloud network infrastructure.
Monitor network performance and proactively resolve issues to ensure high availability and minimal downtime.
Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex network incidents and escalations.
Implement and manage network security technologies including firewalls, IPS/IDS, VPNs, and access control policies.
Participate in and lead ITIL-based Incident, Problem, and Change Management processes.
Maintain network documentation including diagrams, configurations, runbooks, and change records.
Collaborate with IT operations, cybersecurity, and application teams to support business and infrastructure needs.
Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers and support staff.
Evaluate and implement new networking technologies and best practices for scalability, automation, and cost-efficiency.
Support business continuity and disaster recovery planning related to network systems.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
6–10 years of hands-on experience in enterprise network engineering roles.
Strong knowledge of routing, switching, firewalls, load balancing, and wireless technologies.
Experience with Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, Palo Alto, or similar platforms.
Proficiency in network monitoring, management, and troubleshooting tools (e.g., Solar Winds, Wireshark, Net Flow).
Solid understanding of ITIL practices, particularly in Incident, Problem, and Change Management.
Experience working in hybrid or cloud-based environments (AWS, Azure) is a plus.
Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Certifications:
ITIL Foundation (v3 or v4) – Required or Highly Preferred
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or equivalent
CCNP, CompTIA Network+, JNCIP, PCNSE, or other vendor-specific certifications
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Title: Senior Network Engineer
Company: The DigitalX – Digital DEWA Company
Location: Dubai, UAE
Category: IT/Tech (Cybersecurity, IT Support, IT Consultant, Systems Engineer)
