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Location: UAE (Dubai / Abu Dhabi)Position Type: Full-timeExperience: 8 – 14 YearsMandatory Requirement (Non-Negotiable)Must possess an active Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Certification in Enterprise Infrastructure or Routing & Switching (R&S).A valid, verifiable 5-digit or 6-digit CCIE number is strictly required.Note: Candidates with "CCIE Written only," "Lab Attempted," or "CCIE Trained" status will not be considered.Role OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Senior Network & Security Engineer to design, implement, optimize, and manage complex, enterprise-scale campus networks, data centers, and multi-vendor security infrastructures. The ideal candidate must have deep hands-on expertise in advanced routing/switching, software-defined networking (Cisco SD-WAN / SD-Access), and enterprise firewall deployments.Key ResponsibilitiesEnterprise Routing & Switching: Design, configure, and troubleshoot complex multi-protocol enterprise environments utilizing BGP (iBGP/eBGP, path manipulation, route policies), OSPF, EIGRP, and MPLS (L2VPN, L3VPN, VRF-Lite).Software-Defined Networking: Deploy, manage, and optimize Cisco SD-WAN (vManage, vSmart, vBond, vEdge/cEdge) and Cisco SD-Access / DNA Center (Catalyst Center) architectures.Network Security & Firewalls: Administer, configure, and maintain Next-Generation Firewalls (Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet FortiGate, Cisco Firepower/ASA), including security policies, NAT, Content-ID, and High Availability (HA) deployments.Access Control & Identity: Deploy and manage Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine) for wired/wireless 802.1X authentication, guest access, and AAA network access policies.VPN & Remote Connectivity: Implement and maintain Site-to-Site IPsec VPNs, DMVPN (Phase 3), and remote-access SSL VPNs (GlobalProtect / AnyConnect).Hardware & Platforms: Perform lifecycle management, configuration, and L3/L4 escalation support on Cisco Catalyst (9000 series), Cisco Nexus (3K/5K/7K/9K), and Cisco ASR/ISR routers.Architecture & Documentation: Create High-Level Designs (HLD), Low-Level Designs (LLD), Network Diagrams, Migration Plans, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).Required Skills & QualificationsEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics & Communication Engineering, or equivalent.Certifications:CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure / Routing & Switching (Mandatory & Active)Additional certifications like PCNSE, CCNP Security, or Cisco SD-WAN Specialist are an added advantage.Core Technologies: BGP, OSPF, MPLS L3VPN, DMVPN, Cisco SD-WAN, Cisco ISE, Palo Alto (Panorama), Fortinet FortiGate.Monitoring & Tools: SolarWinds, PRTG, Cisco Prime Infrastructure, Wireshark.Soft Skills: Strong analytical and troubleshooting mindset, excellent communication skills, and experience handling mission-critical P1/P2 incidents.