Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer (ME836)
Mediclinic Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Hospitals and Health Care · 5,001-10,000 employees
About the role
The engineer will design, implement, and maintain enterprise network services including LAN, WAN, firewalls, and cloud connectivity across various healthcare facilities. They are responsible for monitoring network performance, resolving infrastructure incidents, and ensuring compliance with ITIL governance and security standards.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in computer science or an ICT-related field along with professional industry certifications. A minimum of 3-5 years of experience is required, with 10+ years preferred for senior-level delivery in an enterprise environment.
Full description
Closing date: Number of positions: 1 Recruiter name: Siva Krishna Bonda Reference number: 72888
Mediclinic Corporate Office Dubai | Dubai | United Arab Emirates
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
Contributes to and supports the design, documentation, implementation, reliability, security and operation of Mediclinic Middle East enterprise network services, including LAN, WAN, wireless, firewalls, NAC, VPN, internet connectivity, cloud connectivity and related data communications systems across hospitals, clinics, corporate offices and data centre environments. Operates within a consolidated engineering model where the engineer contributes across architecture, engineering, operations, security, project delivery, vendor governance, technology lifecycle management and continuous service improvement across multiple network domains.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
Assist in documenting, designing and improving network services architecture Monitor, maintain, update and secure network equipment and services Identify, diagnose and resolve network infrastructure incidents and problems Own and support network security, segmentation, firewall governance, NAC, wireless architecture, WAN resilience and cloud connectivity services Support ITIL governance, CMDB accuracy, vendor governance, procurement input, DR testing, project delivery and cross-functional collaboration
REQUIRED EDUCATION
ESSENTIAL EDUCATION Bachelor degree in computer science or ICT related field. Professional level industry certifications for Cisco Systems, Juniper Networks, Palo Alto Networks, Aruba/Extreme or equivalent. DESIRED EDUCATION ITIL Foundation. Master degree in computer sciences majoring or specialising in networks and security. Microsoft, Linux, cloud networking, security or vendor platform certifications.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE At least 3-5 years experience in ICT network support and design environment. For current Mediclinic enterprise scale and consolidated engineering delivery, 10+ years enterprise network experience is preferred for senior-level delivery. DESIRED EXPERIENCE At least 2 years networking experience with Microsoft and Linux platforms, Security such as Firewalls, IPS, NAC, and Wireless Networks. Experience with enterprise firewalls, Cisco ISE/NAC, SD-WAN, Azure connectivity, high-density wireless, WAN/ISP services, SolarWinds, ITIL and healthcare environments is preferred.
REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Analytical and problem solving skills
- Administrative; communication and time management skills
- Network security products (e.g. Cisco ASA, Palo Alto etc.)
- Network management: WAN/LAN, SD-WAN, firewalls, cybersecurity
- Basic working knowledge around networking (VPN, SSL)
- IT network security
- Solarwinds monitoring for Networks, Servers and Applications
- Cloud Integration Tools (Azure, AWS, GCP)
- Cloud Database Exposure (Azure/AWS)
- ITIL Delivery & Standards
- IT service management (ITSM) and Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)
- External product, consulting vendor and commercial relationship management
- Written and verbal proficiency in English and the ability to structure proposals in an appropriate manner for the perusal of key decision makers/forums.
- Demonstrate knowledge of incident logging, record keeping and documentation requirements
All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given to the designated groups in accordance with the United Arab Emirates Emiratization Program. If you wish to grow with us, apply now and become a part of the Mediclinic Middle East Family
