Network Administrator

Role Overview

Network Administrator at SFORS in Dubai. SFORS is a proprietary trading company with over 600 specialists operating exclusively with proprietary funds. The role supports day-to-day operation, monitoring, and development of network infrastructure.

Company Overview

SFORS is a global financial markets trading company and key proprietary trading player. The organization has succeeded for 20 years through continuous investment in talent development, trading technologies, progressive risk management models, and effective trading strategies. The team includes over 600 specialists, the majority of them traders.

Role Purpose

Maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize network infrastructure to ensure continuous uptime and security for the organization's trading operations. Balance day-to-day operational support with infrastructure modernization and capacity planning.

Key Responsibilities

Network Configuration & Maintenance

• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot network infrastructure (MikroTik RouterOS, Fortinet FortiOS) in line with approved architecture standards.
• Manage Fortinet and MikroTik firewall rules, NAT, VLAN segmentation, and security zones (physical security networks, management, and user segments).
• Support High Availability (HA) mechanisms (MLAG, VRRP, FortiGate HA) and monitor link redundancy to ensure continuous uptime.

Monitoring & Optimization

• Maintain and tune network monitoring, logging, and alerting systems (Zabbix, Grafana, ELK).
• Conduct regular network surveys, health checks, and audits to provide recommendations for infrastructure improvements and modernization.

Security & Access Control

• Configure and support centralized user authentication and access control for network infrastructure (RADIUS, LDAP).

Incident Management & Documentation

• Resolve network incidents, perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and keep operational documentation and network diagrams up to date.

Automation & Scripting

• Write and maintain basic operational scripts (RouterOS/FortiOS CLI) and Ansible playbooks for automated backups, line status analysis, and routine tasks.

Service Desk & User Support

• Handle network-related Service Desk requests, including access permissions, DNS record changes, IP allocations (IPAM), and user connectivity issues.

Physical Infrastructure

• Perform hands-on physical infrastructure work: rack mounting equipment, cable routing, patch panel cross-connections, and socket/cabling maintenance in server rooms.
• Oversee and supervise structured cabling work performed by external subcontractors or internal teams.

Capacity & Inventory Management

• Maintain hardware inventory, tracking spare equipment, patch cords, and passive components.
• Monitor hardware capacity, participate in equipment budget planning for new offices/premises, and manage tech refreshes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Hands-on experience administering and troubleshooting MikroTik (RouterOS) and Fortinet (FortiOS) hardware in a production environment.
• Solid understanding of L2/L3 networking fundamentals: VLANs, LACP, VRRP, static/dynamic routing, NAT, and stateful firewalling.
• Practical experience with enterprise monitoring platforms (Zabbix, Grafana, ELK/syslog) and network AAA protocols (RADIUS, LDAP).
• Practical experience with physical infrastructure (SCS), rack mounting, patch panels, and supervising cabling subcontractors.
• Experience handling Service Desk requests, network audits, IPAM, and inventory/procurement planning for new sites.
• Familiarity with vendor scripting (RouterOS/FortiOS CLI) and basic Ansible for routine automation.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and a hands-on, proactive approach to maintaining physical and logical network stability.

Skills & Competencies

• English: Intermediate (B1).
• Ukrainian: Native or fluent proficiency.

Additional Information

Compensation & Career Development

• Competitive and performance-aligned compensation package.
• Clear opportunities for long-term professional growth and strategic career development.
• A high-trust, collaborative environment with a strong ownership culture.
• Direct exposure to business decision-making with an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

• Corporate housing access — up to 2–3 weeks of free accommodation per year in Larnaca (Cyprus) for vacations, business trips, or work-related travel.
• Comprehensive health insurance, including annual medical check-ups.
• Psychological support program (up to four sessions per month).
• Partial compensation for tennis training, gym memberships, other sports activities, rehabilitation, massages, and participation in competitions, including international events.
• Partial reimbursement for external professional education and certifications.
• Full access to internal educational, cultural, and entertainment initiatives, including guest lectures.