Summary
BEACON RED, part of EDGE Group, is seeking a Lead Network Engineer in Abu Dhabi. The role leads the design, integration, testing, optimization, and support of secure networks for defense, surveillance, security, and critical infrastructure projects. Applicants need a relevant bachelor's degree, at least eight years of network engineering experience, and professional fluency in Spanish and English. Compensation is described as competitive and tax-free; benefits may include family visas depending on the role and seniority.
The posting
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About EDGE
At EDGE bold ideas are engineered into technologies that protect, improve and save lives.
Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, EDGE is a leading advanced technology group working at the forefront of defence and emerging technologies. Spanning more than 35 specialised companies and multiple centres of excellence, we are purpose-built to move fast. Free from heavy legacy processes, we give our people the autonomy, accountability, and agility to bring breakthrough technologies from concept to reality.
Based in Abu Dhabi, a globally connected hub at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, EDGE is home to a truly multicultural community where bold ideas thrive, and the future is shaped.
Together, we are shaping the future.
About the Role
BEACON RED is seeking an experienced Lead Engineer – Networking to lead the design, implementation, integration, testing, optimization, and support of secure network infrastructure for large-scale security, surveillance, defense, and critical infrastructure projects.
In this role, you will be responsible for delivering robust, secure, and highly available networking solutions supporting mission-critical environments, including technical security systems, C4ISR platforms, command centers, surveillance systems, access control solutions, RF technologies, and unmanned systems. You will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, stakeholders, and vendors to ensure successful project delivery and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and architecture of secure IP-based network infrastructures for security and surveillance solutions.
- Develop networking solutions that meet operational, cybersecurity, scalability, performance, and availability requirements.
- Ensure seamless integration and connectivity between sensors, radars, cameras, video management systems (VMS), command centers, access control systems, RF systems, and C4ISR platforms.
- Conduct network integration, testing, troubleshooting, performance optimization, and acceptance activities.
- Prepare network design documentation, implementation plans, technical specifications, and engineering deliverables.
- Collaborate with internal engineering teams, external vendors, and project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
- Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards, security policies, and industry best practices.
- Perform root cause analysis and provide technical leadership for issue resolution and system optimization.
- Support project planning, technical reviews, risk management activities, and customer engagements.
- Provide technical mentorship and guidance to engineering teams.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Network Engineering, Information Technology, Telecommunications, or a related discipline.
- 8+ years of experience in network engineering, design, implementation, and support.
- Strong understanding of IP networking, routing, switching, and network security principles.
- Experience with enterprise-grade networking technologies and infrastructure.
- Proven experience delivering networking solutions for large-scale infrastructure, security, surveillance, defense, or critical infrastructure projects.
- Experience integrating networks within command-and-control, surveillance, or security environments.
- Strong troubleshooting, network performance monitoring, and optimization skills.
- Experience working in complex, multi-vendor integration environments.
- Professional fluency in Spanish and English, with the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting C4ISR, technical security systems, wide-area surveillance, command centers, and mission-critical operational environments.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, secure network architectures, and defense-in-depth principles.
- Experience with high-availability and resilient network designs.
- Familiarity with RF systems, access control platforms, video management systems, and sensor integration.
- Previous experience leading engineering teams and providing technical mentorship.
- Industry certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, JNCIE, CISSP, or equivalent.
- Experience working in defense, homeland security, government, or critical national infrastructure environments.
- Native or near-native Spanish language proficiency is highly desirable.
Why Choose EDGE?
Working at EDGE comes with a package that genuinely reflects how much we value our people. Salaries are highly competitive and tax-free and, depending on your role and seniority, benefits can include family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for you and your dependants, and education allowances for your children.
But the real investment goes further than compensation. Through our own learning academy and digital learning platform, there are extensive opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career. Add to that the freedom to innovate, strong career guidance, and the chance to work alongside world-class talent from across the globe, and EDGE becomes a place where you can keep growing, keep learning, and keep turning bold ideas into something real.
Candidate Privacy & Equal Opportunity Statement
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EDGE is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workforce. We believe every individual deserves to be treated with fairness, respect and dignity, and our employment decisions reflect that. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
If you feel your skills, experience and potential are a strong match for a role, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement. We are genuinely interested in what you can bring to EDGE.
As a global organisation, effective collaboration across international teams is central to how we work, so English proficiency is required for all roles unless otherwise stated in the job posting.
Please note that EDGE does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any resumes in the absence of a formally executed agreement in place will be deemed the property of EDGE, and no placement fees or compensation will be payable in respect of such submissions.
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