Specialist IT Network (Emirati Talent) (Abu Dhabi, AE)

EDGE Group
Abu Dhabi
Full timeFunction: IT Operations (Systems/Network Admin)Experience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Problem-solving","Communication","Teamwork"]

Senior IT network specialist responsible for deploying, configuring, and managing secure network infrastructure; ensures scalability, reliability, and security of network systems; maintains documentation, leads related projects, and collaborates with IT teams to enforce policies and best practices across EDGE’s Advanced Concepts division.

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Specialist IT Network (Emirati Talent) (Abu Dhabi, AE)

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Job Summary

Senior IT network specialist responsible for deploying, configuring, and managing secure network infrastructure; ensures scalability, reliability, and security of network systems; maintains documentation, leads related projects, and collaborates with IT teams to enforce policies and best practices across EDGE’s Advanced Concepts division.
Location: Abu Dhabi
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: IT Operations (Systems/Network Admin)

Key Responsibilities

  • •Deploy, configure, and manage network devices such as routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points.
  • •Ensure the network infrastructure is scalable, reliable, and secure to meet current and future demands.
  • •Implement and maintain network security protocols to protect data integrity and confidentiality.
  • •Diagnose and resolve network issues promptly to minimize downtime.
  • •Lead network-related projects from planning to execution, ensuring timely and successful completion.

Key Requirements

  • •Minimum 5 years of experience in network security administration or related field; 3 years in a network management role for a mid-sized organization
  • •Bachelor's in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field
  • •Certification in a relevant subject is preferable (e.g., CCNA, CCNP)
  • •Strong understanding of NIST 800-53 and CNSSI 1253
  • •Strong understanding of IPSEC, SSL, PKI and other encryption-based technologies
Experience:5+ yearsInformation technology
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Problem-solvingCommunicationTeamwork
Certifications:CCNACCNP
Tech Stack:PythonBashVMware NSXCisco ACINIST 800-53CNSSI 1253IPSECSSLPKIIAMRBACHSMsCIS BenchmarksVulnerability ManagementPatch ManagementNACWAPRoutersSwitchesFirewalls

Company Brief

EDGE Group
EDGE Group PJSC is an Abu Dhabi–based advanced technology and defence conglomerate (launched Nov 2019) developing autonomous systems, electronic warfare, precision weapons, cyber and naval/aerospace solutions for military and dual-use markets.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Government & Public Sector
Funding: Government Funded
Headquarters: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 2019
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