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

Important — please read before applying

• You must currently be based in the UAE on a valid residence or employment visa. Candidates based outside the UAE will not be considered.
• Monthly salary for this role is AED 8,000–12,000. If your expectations are significantly above this range, please consider whether this role is right for you before applying.
• All free-text application questions require a minimum of 2–3 sentences. Single-word or numeric answers will result in automatic disqualification.

About Purple Rock IT Solutions 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. Our projects range from corporate offices and managed IT environments to international events, exhibitions, sporting venues, and temporary network deployments.

We are looking for a hands-on Network Engineer who is equally comfortable on a project site at 11pm during an event build-up as they are configuring a FortiGate firewall for an MSP client the next morning. This is a field-heavy, deployment-focused role and is not suitable for candidates seeking purely desk-based, NOC-only, or remote positions.

You will work across two environments:

• MSP clients — ongoing support, configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting for a portfolio of corporate clients across the UAE.
• Event & project deployments — design, deploy, operate, and decommission temporary network infrastructure for exhibitions, conferences, sporting events, and activations, often under tight timelines and high-pressure conditions.

Requirements

Mandatory technical requirements Candidates without the following will not be progressed:

• Hands-on experience configuring and deploying Fortinet FortiGate firewalls (VPN, firewall policies, NAT, SD-WAN). Please specify which models you have worked with.
• Hands-on experience deploying and managing Ubiquiti UniFi wireless networks, including UniFi controllers, APs, and switching. Please specify your largest deployment.
• Confirmed, documentable event or temporary network deployment experience — see application form requirement below.
• Currently based in the UAE on a valid visa with the right to work.

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