Network & System Security Engineer (Cybersecurity)

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Company

Axians Emirates, an operational entity of Cegelec Abu Dhabi and a VINCI Energies subsidiary, delivers telecommunications, IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, digital transformation, and managed IT services, including solutions for critical oil and gas and defense sectors.

What you will do

• Configure, administer, and maintain firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, network access control, and other network security platforms.
• Implement network segmentation, firewall rules, access controls, and secure remote connectivity across IT and relevant OT environments.
• Harden Windows/Linux servers, network devices, and supporting infrastructure against approved security standards.
• Monitor alerts, logs, and network activity; investigate suspicious events and support cybersecurity incident response.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, coordinate patching and remediation, and verify security controls.
• Resolve security issues with IT, cybersecurity teams, and vendors while maintaining documentation, diagrams, configurations, procedures, and incident reports.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of relevant experience in network security, infrastructure security, systems administration, or cybersecurity operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, IT, network engineering, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience configuring and managing enterprise firewalls, VPNs, and network security solutions.
• Good understanding of TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, network segmentation, and access control.
• Practical knowledge of Windows/Linux security administration, system hardening, Active Directory, and endpoint security.
• Familiarity with security monitoring, vulnerability management, and incident response processes.

Nice to have

• Experience with Fortinet or Palo Alto solutions.
• Knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST CSF, or IEC 62443.
• Experience in OT/ICS environments, critical infrastructure, or the oil and gas sector.
• Certifications such as CCNA, Fortinet FCP, Palo Alto PCNSA, or CompTIA Security+.

Culture & Benefits

• Fixed-term employment contract.
• Personalized onboarding and career follow-up.
• Training, career growth, and mobility opportunities within an international group.
• Close management, employee recognition through a company savings plan, and a focus on health, safety, environmental responsibility, and local communities.