United Arab Emirates
NETWORK SECURITY ADMINISTRATOR
Industry:
IT & Telecommunications
Career level:
Executive
Employment type:
Full time
Job location:
UAE, Dubai
Salary offered
8 000 to 10 000 AED
Requirements
Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Experience:
5-10 years
Languages:
English
Driving license:
No
Job role
Candidate will be required to:
Candidate would be responsible to install, administer, and troubleshoot Omnix security and network solutions. The Network Security Administrator will ensure Omnix network's security, protect against unauthorized access, modification, or destruction, and troubleshoot any access problems.
Duties and Responsibilities
Functional Duties:
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Implement Network and Security configurations as per approved design
• Responsible for documenting (LLD) network designs based on the HLD
• Hands-on experience on LAN/WAN, Wireless and Firewall technologies
• Implementing network security policies and procedures
• Administering and maintaining firewalls and firewall rules
• Managing, monitoring and updating malware prevention systems
• Monitoring security advisory groups to ensure all necessary network security updates, patches and
• Preventive measures are in place
• Preventing and detecting intrusion or suspicious traffic
• Monitoring network traffic for suspicious behavior.
• Performing intrusion detection analysis
• Creating network policies and authorization roles and defending against unauthorized access, modifications, and destruction.
• Consulting with staff, managers, and executives about the best security practices and providing technical advice.
• Installing, administering, and troubleshooting network security solutions.
• Configuring security systems, analyzing security requirements, and recommending improvements.
• Good understanding of industry standards and best practices Proficient in the following:
o Routing protocols: OSPF, BGP, and RIP
o High availability network architecture and protocols [Multi-vendor]
o WAN interfacing using MPLS
o Firewall, IPS, UTM, IPSEC & SSL
• Expert level knowledge in network security, including troubleshooting and configuration of routers, firewalls and a wide range of security products
• In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP and network technologies
• Strong knowledge of spanning tree, Trunking, and layer two switching concepts
• Working knowledge of next-generation firewalls / VPNs (Cisco, Palo Alto and Fortinet)
Configuring and supporting security tools, such as firewalls and anti-virus software.
• Updating software with the latest security patches and ensuring the proper defenses are present for each network resource.
• Good communication, presentation, reporting, planning, interpersonal and documentation skills
• Training IT staff to understand and use security protocols.
Competencies
Behavioral Competencies Proficiency : Level
Problem-solving skills : Mastery
Communication Skills : Mastery
Analytical Skills : Mastery
Result Oriented : Mastery
Time Management : Mastery
Adaptability / Working Under Pressure : Mastery
Technical competencies Proficiency Level
Infrastructure Management : Mastery
Application Maintenance : Mastery
Security Information & Application Protection : Mastery
Applying Technology : Mastery
Windows Servers Administration : Mastery
Linux Servers Administration : Mastery
ITIL Service Management Proficient : Mastery
VMware administration : Mastery
Exchange Servers Administration : Mastery
Contacts
Internal Contacts:
IT Manager
All Business Units across Omnix
External Contacts:
Omnix IT Service Providers and technology vendors
Information Technology Consultants
Omnix Technology and Business Partners
Company Industry
Telecom / ISP
Department/Functional Area
System Administration / Network Administration / Security (IT Software)
Desired Candidate Profile
Qualifications
Minimum Education Required:
Bachelor’s Degree in IT/ Information systems / Computer Science or its equivalent
Preferably Cyber Security certified, CCNA/CCNP/CCIE in Routing/Switching, Security or Data Center
Minimum Experience Required:
Minimum of 6+ years of experience in a related field
Benefits
Medical insurance
Ticket home
Company background
Omnix was founded in 1987 with the core objective to provide public and private sectors across MENA region with best-in-class IT, Professional Audio Visual and Enterprise Software Solutions. It was among the first companies in the UAE to do so.
Today, Omnix employs over 1,600 professionals with offices in Dubai (HQ), Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman and Jordan.
Omnix was acquired in August 2018 by Integrated Technologies Holding Company, a Kuwaiti company which is regulated by the Kuwait Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
