Assistant Manager - Network & Security

Senior Network & Security Engineer

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

About PureHealth and PureCS

PureHealth is the largest healthcare group in the Middle East, with a vision to advance the future of healthcare and transform lives through innovation, technology and integrated healthcare solutions.

PureCS, the technology arm of PureHealth, drives the Group's digital transformation through innovative technology solutions, enterprise platforms and advanced digital capabilities, supporting the vision of democratising longevity.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Network & Security Engineer to manage and strengthen our network infrastructure, IT security and unified communications environment.

The role will be responsible for ensuring the availability, security, performance and reliability of enterprise network and communication systems, while providing technical leadership and supporting continuous infrastructure improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain enterprise LAN, WAN and WLAN infrastructure, ensuring stability, availability and security.
• Administer network security technologies, including firewalls, Web Application Firewalls (WAF), load balancers, VPNs and cloud network security solutions.
• Lead patch management activities and ensure network and security systems remain updated and compliant.
• Analyse network performance, conduct capacity planning and implement improvements to optimise infrastructure reliability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network and security issues, acting as a senior escalation point for operational incidents.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions to enhance network security and performance.
• Maintain technical documentation, including network diagrams, policies, standards and procedures.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to network team members.
• Support audit requirements, security compliance initiatives and regulatory improvements.
• Implement and maintain ITIL-based processes covering incident, problem and change management.
• Monitor operational performance, report key network and security KPIs, and ensure adherence to organisational policies and standards.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 7–10 years of relevant professional experience in network infrastructure, network security or IT operations.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise networking concepts, including LAN, WAN, WLAN, TCP/IP, DNS and DHCP.
• Hands-on experience with firewalls, WAF, VPNs, load balancers and cloud network security.
• Familiarity with network monitoring tools such as Nagios, Zabbix or SolarWinds.
• Understanding of security patch management, network optimisation and infrastructure capacity planning.
• Familiarity with ITIL processes and IT service management practices.
• Programming or scripting knowledge would be an advantage.

Preferred Certifications:

• Networking: CCNA, CCNP or CompTIA Network .
• IT Security: CompTIA Security , CrowdStrike or Microsoft security certifications.
• Unified Communications: Microsoft Teams or Cisco Unified Communications certifications.
• ITIL certification.

Core Competencies:

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Technical leadership, mentoring and team development capabilities.
• Proactive, organised and results-oriented approach.
• Strong service orientation and professional conduct.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Why Work With Us?

• Be part of a technology organisation driving transformation across one of the region's largest healthcare groups.
• Work on enterprise-scale technology platforms and critical infrastructure initiatives.
• Collaborate with experienced professionals and cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to meaningful innovation that supports the future of healthcare.
• Grow your expertise in a dynamic, technology-driven environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

PureHealth and PureCS are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace. We value diversity and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, skills, experience and business requirements.