It & cybersecurity jobs in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

About the role

We are looking for a hands-on Network Engineer who is equally comfortable on a project site at 11pm during an event build-up as they are configuring a FortiGate firewall for an MSP client the next morning. This is a field-heavy, deployment-focused role and is not suitable for candidates seeking purely desk-based, NOC-only, or remote positions.

What you'll bring

• You must currently be based in the UAE on a valid residence or employment visa.
• All free-text application questions require a minimum of 2–3 sentences.
• 3–6 years of experience in network deployment and support.
• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Networking, Computer Science, or related field.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, subnetting, routing, switching, VLANs, STP, DHCP, DNS, NAT, and VPN.
• Proven ability to work independently under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Genuine willingness to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays for event and project work.
• Fortinet NSE / FCP certification.
• Experience with Cisco/Meraki, Aruba, Peplink, Sophos, or Ruijie solutions.
• Wireless heatmap survey experience using Ekahau or NetSpot.
• Experience in MSP environments managing multiple clients simultaneously.
• Event network deployment experience at scale (500+ users).