• Manage and troubleshoot Cisco and HPE Aruba network infrastructure, including BGP, OSPF, Static Routing, MPLS, VLANs, VRF, and Layer 2/Layer 3 technologies
• Configure and maintain core switches, including Aruba VSX/VSF, stacking, redundancy, and high-availability solutions
• Manage Aruba Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC), access points, SSIDs, and enterprise wireless networks
• Administer Aruba ClearPass Network Access Control (NAC), including 802.1X, RADIUS, TACACS+, and integration with Microsoft Azure AD and Intune
• Configure and manage FortiGate and Palo Alto firewalls, including security policies, NAT, SNAT, DNAT, IPsec VPN, and SSL VPN
• Implement and maintain SD-WAN solutions, WAN connectivity, routing policies, link monitoring, failover, and traffic optimization
• Manage inter-site connectivity using MPLS and site-to-site VPN tunnels, ensuring secure and reliable communication between multiple locations
• Administer DNS, DHCP, IP addressing, and other essential network services
• Monitor network performance, bandwidth utilization, device availability, firewall logs, WAN links, and security events
• Implement IP SLA, network redundancy, high availability, and proactive monitoring to minimize downtime
• Troubleshoot complex network connectivity issues and coordinate with Etisalat, FEDNet, and other service providers
• Perform network changes, configuration backups, firmware upgrades, preventive maintenance, and technical documentation
• Respond to network incidents, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Design and maintain secure connectivity with government networks and third-party organizations through FEDNet, MPLS, and site-to-site VPN technologies
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Requirements

• Hands-on experience in enterprise routing, switching, network security, and multi-site connectivity
• Strong knowledge of Cisco and Aruba networking technologies
• Practical experience with FortiGate and Palo Alto firewalls, VPNs, NAT, and SD-WAN
• Knowledge of wireless networking, NAC, DNS, DHCP, network monitoring, and troubleshooting
• Understanding of cloud networking and hybrid infrastructure
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and incident-management skills