Network Security Engineer

We are hiring a Network Security Engineer for an urgent 6-month contract opportunity with a leading organization in Abu Dhabi UAE.

Location: Abu Dhabi UAE

Contract: 6 Months

Joining: ASAP (Immediate Joiners Only)

• Monitor and maintain network security infrastructure including firewalls SIEM IPS/IDS WAF DLP and endpoint security solutions
• Analyse network traffic security logs and alerts to identify threats anomalies and potential security incidents
• Configure troubleshoot and maintain Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) such as Palo Alto Cisco ASA and Fortinet
• Support firewall rules access controls and Network Access Control (NAC)
• Monitor and respond to security incidents including investigation escalation and documentation
• Support vulnerability scanning assessment remediation tracking and reporting
• Monitor security across Azure AWS and Oracle Cloud environments
• Support DNS email web and DDoS security monitoring and threat mitigation
• Perform security system updates patching and maintenance
• Maintain security documentation incident records configurations and compliance reports
• Collaborate with Network Operations IT Incident Response teams and external security vendors
• Support compliance with GCAA EASA ICAO and ISO 27001 requirements

• Minimum 3 years of network security experience
• Hands-on experience with firewalls Palo Alto Fortinet Cisco ASA or equivalent
• Experience with SIEM platforms such as Rapid7 LogRhythm QRadar or equivalent
• Experience with IDS/IPS WAF DLP NAC and EDR
• Vulnerability management experience using tools such as Rapid7/Nessus
• Experience with Azure AWS or Oracle Cloud security
• Strong incident response and network traffic analysis experience
• Knowledge of DNS email and web security
• Experience with security monitoring/SOC environments
• MUST HAVE a completed CompTIA Security or equivalent recognized cybersecurity/network security certification
• Accepted equivalent certifications include CEH CCNA Security Fortinet NSE 4 Palo Alto PCNSE or equivalent
• Certifications in progress will NOT be considered
• Aviation industry experience is an advantage
• Scripting knowledge in PowerShell Bash or Python

• Bachelors degree in computer science Information Technology Computer Engineering Cybersecurity Information Security or a related discipline.

Hands-on network security professionals with 3 years of relevant experience mandatory completed security certification and strong experience in firewalls SIEM vulnerability management security monitoring and incident response.