Lead Engineer - Networking

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

We are seeking an experienced Lead Engineer – Networking to lead the design, implementation, integration, testing, optimization, and support of secure network infrastructure for large-scale technical security and surveillance projects.

This role is critical in ensuring the successful delivery of robust, secure, and high-availability networking solutions that support TSS, C4ISR, Wide Area Surveillance, VMS, IVAS, RF systems, access control systems, command centers, unmanned systems, and other mission-critical platforms.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in enterprise and security networking, IP communications, cybersecurity, systems integration, and complex project delivery environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of secure IP network infrastructures for technical security and surveillance solutions.
• Develop network solutions that meet operational, cybersecurity, availability, scalability, and performance requirements.
• Ensure seamless connectivity and integration between sensors, radars, cameras, video management systems, command centers, access control systems, RF systems, and C4ISR platforms.
• Conduct network integration, testing, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and acceptance activities.
• Develop network design documents, implementation plans, and technical specifications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, vendors, and project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity frameworks, security policies, and industry best practices.
• Perform root cause analysis and provide technical leadership for issue resolution and system optimization.
• Support project planning, risk management, technical reviews, and customer engagements.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Network Engineering, Information Technology, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in network engineering, design, and implementation.
• Proven experience leading networking activities for large-scale infrastructure, security, defense, surveillance, or critical infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of IP networking principles, routing, switching, and network security.
• Experience with enterprise-grade networking technologies and equipment.
• Hands-on experience integrating networking solutions with surveillance, security, and command-and-control environments.
• Strong knowledge of network performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimization methodologies.
• Experience working in complex, multi-vendor integration environments.

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 

Any information you share as part of your EDGE candidate profile or job application will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy regulations.

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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