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Senior Network Engineer Jobs in Sharjah, Sharjah Emirate, United Arab Emirates at Dautom
Title: Senior Network Engineer
Company: Dautom
Location: Sharjah, Sharjah Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Role: Senior Network Engineer
Location: Sharjah, UAE
Notice: 30 days
Duration: 12 months extendable
Client: Government Entity
Payroll: Dautom Information Technology
Note: Client is considering locally available candidates with MOFA attested degree.
Job Summary:
The Senior Network Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing enterprise network infrastructure across Data Centre, WAN, LAN, SD-WAN, and security perimeter. This includes deep hands-on expertise with Cisco Nexus platforms, routing protocols, BGP, VRF, firewalls, load balancers, DNS/DHCP services, and monitoring systems. The ideal candidate can lead complex network projects, perform advanced troubleshooting, and support a multi-tenant environment.
Key Responsibilities:
• Architect routing solutions using BGP, VRF, and route segregation.
• Manage Cisco Nexus platforms including SUP and line card replacements.
• Configure VLANs, VXLAN, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, VRF, HSRP/VRRP.
• Lead complex L2/L3 troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Manage and configure Fortinet Firewalls (policies, SD-WAN, VPN, HA).
• Configure F5 LTM/ASM and VMware NSX ALB (AVI) load balancers.
• Manage Infoblox DNS, DHCP, IPAM.
• Oversee MPLS, SD-WAN, and ISP connectivity.
• Configure monitoring in SolarWinds, Dynatrace, and Aria Ops for Networks.
• Provide L3 support for critical incidents.
• Prepare detailed Change Requests for hardware and routing changes.
• Experience with automation (Python/Ansible).
• Cloud networking (Azure/AWS/GCP).
• VMware VCD and multi-tenant networking.
• NAC experience (Cisco ISE/FortiNAC)
Qualifications & Experience:
• Bachelor’s in computer science, Networking, or related field.
• 7–12 years of hands-on network engineering experience.
• Preferred certifications: Cisco CCNP/CCIE, Fortinet NSE4–NSE6, F5 CA/CTS, ITIL Foundation.
Skills & Competencies:
• Strong experience with Cisco Nexus 5K/7K/9K including SUP and line card replacement.
• Expert knowledge in BGP (policy, communities, filtering) and VRF (route leaking, segmentation).
• Deep expertise in L2/L3 protocols and advanced routing.
• Hands-on experience with Fortinet Firewalls, F5 LTM/ASM, and VMware ALB.
• Knowledge of Infoblox DNS/DHCP/IPAM.
• Strong troubleshooting using Wireshark/tcpdump.
• Ability to lead complex network maintenance and migrations.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
📩 Interested candidates can share their CVs at [email protected] or connect with Shaloo Rani on LinkedIn here