Network & System Security Engineer
VINCI Energies Oil & Gas · Abu Dhabi, UAE
Axians Emirates, an operational entity of Cegelec Abu Dhabi (a subsidiary of VINCI Energies), is a dedicated business unit specializing in the deployment and maintenance of telecom infrastructure, access control, and CCTV systems.
🔐 With strong capabilities in cybersecurity design and implementation, as well as ICT engineering and construction, Axians Emirates delivers end-to-end solutions tailored to the needs of critical sectors.
🛠️ Our services cover the full project lifecycle — from engineering, integration, and installation to commissioning and maintenance — with a focus on security, telecommunications, and information systems for clients in the oil & gas and defense industries.
🌍 With the support of the Axians network (VINCI Energies), Axians Emirates delivers reliable, agile, and locally adapted solutions, while embracing a dynamic approach to innovation and sustainable performance.
We are seeking a Network & System Security Engineer to support one of our clients in securing and maintaining network and system infrastructure, including IT and OT environments. The role involves managing network security solutions, implementing security controls, monitoring security events, supporting incident response, and ensuring the availability and security of critical systems.
Responsibilities
- Configure, administer and maintain network security solutions, including firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, network access control and other security platforms.
- Implement and maintain network segmentation, firewall rules, access controls and secure remote connectivity across IT and relevant OT environments.
- Perform security hardening of Windows/Linux servers, network devices and supporting infrastructure in line with approved security standards.
- Monitor security alerts, logs and network activity, investigate suspicious events and support cybersecurity incident response.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments, coordinate patching and remediation activities, and verify the effectiveness of security measures.
- Review and implement security-related changes, troubleshoot network and system security issues, and ensure operational continuity.
- Coordinate with IT teams, cybersecurity teams and technology vendors to resolve technical issues and support security improvements.
- Maintain technical documentation, network diagrams, security configurations, operational 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, preferably Fortinet or Palo Alto.
- 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.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity standards and frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF or IEC 62443 would be an advantage.
- Experience in OT/ICS environments, critical infrastructure or the Oil & Gas sector would be an advantage.
- Relevant certifications such as CCNA, Fortinet FCP, Palo Alto PCNSA or CompTIA Security+ would be an advantage.
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