Network Engineer - Fortinet | UniFi | Events & MSP (Dubai, UAE)

Role Overview

Network Engineer – Fortinet | UniFi | Events & MSP at Purple Rock IT Solutions, Dubai, UAE.

Company Overview

Purple Rock IT Solutions is a Dubai-based IT infrastructure, networking, and systems integration company delivering enterprise IT solutions, managed services, and large-scale event technology deployments across the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Projects range from corporate offices and managed IT environments to international events, exhibitions, sporting venues, and temporary network deployments.

Role Purpose

This is a field-heavy, deployment-focused role supporting both MSP clients with ongoing infrastructure management and event/project teams designing, deploying, operating, and decommissioning temporary network infrastructure for exhibitions, conferences, sporting events, and activations under tight timelines and high-pressure conditions. The role is not suitable for candidates seeking purely desk-based, NOC-only, or remote positions.

Key Responsibilities

Network Infrastructure

• Configure, deploy, and maintain LAN, WAN, and wireless network infrastructure.
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot switches, routers, firewalls, access points, and related network services.
• Manage routing, switching, firewall, VPN, and wireless environments across MSP client sites.
• Perform firmware upgrades, security updates, preventive maintenance, and optimisation activities.

Event Network Support

• Deploy and manage enterprise wireless and wired networks for large-scale events (500–20,000+ users), including exhibitions, sporting events, conferences, and activations.
• Configure high-density UniFi or equivalent wireless deployments with proper VLAN segmentation and guest isolation.
• Set up bonded cellular and SD-WAN uplinks using Peplink or equivalent for event connectivity and failover.
• Monitor bandwidth utilisation and network performance during live events.
• Provide on-site support during build-up, live operations, and de-rig, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
• Troubleshoot network issues calmly and effectively under time-critical, high-visibility conditions.

Troubleshooting & MSP Support

• Diagnose and resolve network connectivity, performance, and security issues for MSP clients.
• Perform root cause analysis for recurring incidents and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Support MSP clients through remote and on-site troubleshooting.
• Participate in escalation support for critical incidents and service outages.

Project Delivery

• Support network implementation, migration, expansion, and infrastructure upgrade projects.
• Participate in site surveys, wireless heatmap surveys (Ekahau or equivalent), and solution deployment.
• Work closely with project managers, technical teams, and vendors.

Documentation

• Create and maintain network diagrams using Microsoft Visio.
• Document configurations, IP schemes, topology diagrams, and standard operating procedures.
• Prepare technical reports and change records.

Qualifications & Experience

• 3–6 years of experience in network deployment and support.
• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in IT, Networking, Computer Science, or related field.
• Hands-on experience configuring and deploying Fortinet FortiGate firewalls (VPN, firewall policies, NAT, SD-WAN); specify models worked with.
• Hands-on experience deploying and managing Ubiquiti UniFi wireless networks, including UniFi controllers, APs, and switching; specify largest deployment.
• Confirmed, documentable event or temporary network deployment experience.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, subnetting, routing, switching, VLANs, STP, DHCP, DNS, NAT, and VPN.
• Proven ability to work independently under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Genuine willingness to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays for event and project work.

Skills & Competencies

• LAN, WAN, and wireless network infrastructure configuration and deployment.
• Fortinet FortiGate firewall configuration and management.
• Ubiquiti UniFi wireless network deployment and management.
• Switch, router, firewall, access point, and related network services installation and troubleshooting.
• Routing, switching, firewall, VPN, and wireless environment management.
• High-density wireless deployment with VLAN segmentation and guest isolation.
• Bonded cellular and SD-WAN uplink configuration using Peplink or equivalent.
• Bandwidth utilisation and network performance monitoring.
• Network troubleshooting under pressure and time-critical conditions.
• Remote and on-site troubleshooting and support.
• Root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Microsoft Visio for network diagram creation and maintenance.
• Site surveys and wireless heatmap surveys (Ekahau or equivalent).

Additional Information

Mandatory Requirements

• Must currently be based in the UAE on a valid residence or employment visa; no relocation or visa sponsorship for overseas candidates.
• Monthly salary: AED 8,000–12,000.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fortinet NSE or FCP certification.
• Experience with Cisco/Meraki, Aruba, Peplink, Sophos, or Ruijie solutions.
• Wireless heatmap survey experience using Ekahau or NetSpot.
• Experience in MSP environments managing multiple clients simultaneously.
• Event network deployment experience at scale (500+ users).
• CCNA/CCNP, Ubiquiti UEWA, or Peplink certifications.

Benefits

• Exposure to high-profile events and infrastructure projects across the UAE and KSA.
• Training and certification sponsorship (Fortinet NSE, Ubiquiti, Peplink, Ekahau).
• Career growth within a fast-growing systems integration and MSP company.
• Hands-on technical environment with no bureaucracy and direct project ownership.

Application Notes

• All free-text application questions require a minimum of 2–3 sentences; single-word or numeric answers will result in automatic disqualification.