Position: Senior Network Security Engineer (CCIE Security Required)

Date Posted: March 3, 2026

Industry: IT / Network Security / Cybersecurity

Employment Type: Contract (1 Year – Extendable)

Experience: 7+ Years in Network Security

Qualification: Active CCIE Security Certification (Mandatory)

Salary: AED 17,000 per month

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Company: Confidential

Description:
A leading organization in Abu Dhabi is currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Network Security Engineer to join their team on a contractual basis. This is a key technical role requiring a certified professional with strong hands-on expertise in enterprise-level network security environments. Candidates who can join immediately or within a maximum notice period of 30 days will be prioritized.

The ideal applicant must hold an active CCIE Security certification, as this is a mandatory requirement for the position. The role demands a professional with at least seven years of solid experience in network security, capable of handling complex security infrastructures and ensuring the protection of enterprise networks.

Key responsibilities will include managing and configuring advanced firewall solutions such as FortiGate and Cisco security platforms including FMC and FTD. The candidate should also have strong experience with identity and access management solutions, particularly Cisco ISE, ensuring secure authentication and policy enforcement across the network. Hands-on knowledge of Cisco wireless solutions is also required to support and secure wireless infrastructures.

In addition to the mandatory technical expertise, experience with Cisco SD-Access and Cisco ACI will be considered a strong advantage. The selected candidate will work closely with IT teams to design, implement, and maintain secure network architectures while ensuring optimal performance and compliance with security standards.

This opportunity offers a competitive monthly salary of AED 17,000 and a one-year contract that may be extended based on performance and project requirements. It is an excellent chance for certified network security professionals looking to work on high-level enterprise systems within the UAE.