Network Security Engineer - Illumio

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Job Description: Network Security Engineer – Illumio
Location: Dubai, UAE
We are seeking a skilled Network Security Engineer (10 Years) to lead the deployment, integration, and management of Illumio micro-segmentation. This role is critical to enhancing visibility, control, and protection across enterprise networks and endpoints.

Key Responsibilities
Illumio Micro-Segmentation
* Implement and manage Illumio Core and VEN agents across servers and workstations.
* Design and enforce Zero Trust segmentation policies to isolate workloads and prevent lateral movement of threats.
* Monitor endpoint traffic and application dependencies using Illumio’s visualization tools.
* Administer policy sync, tampering protection, and workload health status via Illumio PCE.
* Provide weekly onboarding and vulnerability status reports, including Smart Grid Expansion and Red Team findings.
* Develop and implement micro-segmentation strategies to secure workloads and applications across data centers and cloud environments.
* Define segmentation policies based on application flows, workloads, and security requirements.
* Create, test, and deploy granular security policies using Illumio’s Policy Compute Engine (PCE).
* Continuously update and refine policies to adapt to changing business and threat landscapes.
* Use Illumio’s visibility tools to monitor network traffic flows between workloads and detect any anomalies.
* Analyze communication patterns to improve segmentation accuracy and security posture.
* Integrate Illumio with other security tools (SIEM, firewalls, orchestration platforms) for enhanced threat detection and response.
* Automate policy deployment and updates where possible to increase efficiency and reduce errors
* Provide technical support for Illumio micro-segmentation issues and incidents.
* Diagnose and resolve connectivity and policy enforcement problems quickly to minimize downtime.
* Maintain detailed documentation of micro-segmentation architecture, policies, and procedures.
* Train teams and stakeholders on Illumio micro-segmentation best practices and policy compliance.
* Ensure micro-segmentation policies comply with industry regulations and internal security standards.
* Generate reports for audit, compliance, and management review.

Preferred Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
* Certifications in network security or Illumio.
* Experience working in hybrid cloud environments and large enterprise networks

* 10+ years in network security / infrastructure security
* Proven experience with Illumio PCE, policy compute, and traffic visualization
* Strong understanding of Zero Trust Architecture
* Familiarity with hybrid cloud environments (on-prem + cloud)
* Relevant certifications in Illumio or network security (preferred)

Salary:
AED 14,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

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