Senior Network Engineer - Technical Security, Cloud Networking & SASE

Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 09/01/2026

Position Overview

Experienced SeniorNetwork Engineer with a strong background in network security,cloud networking, and SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) technologies. The role will be responsible for designing, implementing, securing, and supporting enterprise network infrastructure across GMG and its group Companies on-premises, Stores, Warehouses, Factories, cloud, remote-access, and hybrid environments.

The ideal candidate will combine deep networking expertise with hands‑on technical security experience and a strong understanding of SASE/SaaS security platforms, Zero Trust, SD-WAN, Wireless, Switching, Routing, cloud connectivity, firewalls, and secure remote access .

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain highly availableenterprise network architectures.
• Manage LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, SD-WAN, VPN, DNS, DHCP,routing, switching, and network segmentation.
• Troubleshoot complex network performance, connectivity,and availability issues.
• Develop network standards, architecturedocumentation, and operational procedures.
• Participate in network modernization andinfrastructure transformation initiatives.

Network Security

• Design and implement secure networkarchitectures aligned withZero Trustprinciples.
• Configure and manage next-generation firewalls,IPS/IDS, VPN, web security, and network access controls.
• Implement network segmentation and securitypolicies to reduce attack surface.
• Investigate and remediate network securityincidents.
• Work closely with External Network &Security Operations/NOC & SOC teams on threat detection and response.
• Perform security assessments of networkinfrastructure and identify vulnerabilities.

CloudNetworking

• Design and support networking across AWS,Microsoft Azure, and/or Google Cloud environments.
• Implement secure connectivity betweenon-premises infrastructure and cloud environments.
• Work with VPC/VNet architecture, routing,security groups, private endpoints, VPN, and dedicated cloud connectivity.
• Support cloud migration and hybrid-cloudtransformation projects.
• Implement network security controls within cloudenvironments.

SASE /Secure Access

• Design, implement, and operate SASEarchitectures.
• Support technologies such as:
• o ZTNA – Zero Trust Network Access
• o SWG – Secure Web Gateway
• o CASB – Cloud Access Security Broker
• o FWaaS – Firewall as a Service
• o SD-WAN
• o DLP and cloud security controls
• Manage secure connectivity for remote users,branch offices, applications, and cloud services.
• Develop and enforce identity- and context-basedaccess policies.
• Monitor SASE performance, security events, anduser experience.
• Support secure adoption of enterprise SaaSapplications.
• Assess network and security implications of SaaSintegrations.
• Work with identity, authentication, APIconnectivity, and data protection controls.
• Partner with security and application teams toimplement secure SaaS architectures.
• Support third-party/cloud service securityassessments.

Incident & Problem Management

• Act as a senior escalation point for criticalnetwork and security incidents.
• Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis forcomplex infrastructure problems.
• Participate in major incident management andpost-incident reviews.
• Develop corrective and preventive actions forrecurring issues.
• Maintain incident, problem, andchange-management documentation.
• Participate in an on-call/24×7 supportrotation , where required.

Automation & Monitoring

• Implement network monitoring, logging, alerting,and performance-management solutions.
• Use automation to improve network confi gurationand operational efficiency.
• Integrate network and security platforms withcentralized monitoring/SIEM systems.
• Develop dashboards and operational metrics fornetwork availability and security.

Required Technical Skills

Networking

• MPLS and SD-WAN
• Load balancing
• Network troubleshooting and packet analysis

Security

• VPN and secure remote access
• Zero Trust
• Security monitoring and incident response

Cloud

• Cloud routing
• VPN and dedicated connectivity
• Private endpoints
• Cloud firewalls
• Hybrid-cloud networking
• Cloud security policy enforcement

Preferred Certifications

• CCNP Enterprise / CCNP Security
• PaloAlto, Fortinet NSE/FCP, or equivalentfirewall certification
• AWS Certified Advanced Networking
• SASE/Zero Trust vendor certifications
• Security+ / CISSP or equivalentsecurity certification

Education & Experience

• 12 - 15+ years of experience inenterprise networking.
• Strong hands‑on experience in network securityand cloud networking.
• Experience designing and supporting hybrid-cloudenvironments.
• Practical experience with SASE technologiesand/or major SASE platforms.
• Experience working in large enterpriseenvironments with ITIL-based incident, problem, and change management.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to lead complex technical incidents.
• Excellent understanding of network and securityarchitecture.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-managementskills.
• Ability to work across Network, Security, Cloud,Infrastructure, and Application teams.
• Strong documentation and technical writingskills.
• Ability to translate business requirements intosecure technical architectures.

SuccessMeasures

• The Senior Network Engineer will be measured on:
• Network availability and reliability
• Security posture and reduction of network risk
• Incident resolution and MTTR
• SASE/cloud connectivity performance
• Successful delivery of network transformationprojects
• Automation and operational efficiency
• Reduction of recurring network and securityincidents
• Architecture and technical documentation