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Based in Dubai, you will act as a trusted advisor to system integrators, consultants, enterprise customers, and channel partners - influencing solution design, supporting high-profile projects, and positioning NETGEAR as the leading networking provider for modern AV and enterprise environments.\nKey Responsibilities\nPartner with Sales, consultants, and channel partners to deliver pre-sales technical consultation, solution design, product demonstrations, and proof-of-concepts.\nDesign and architect converged AV/IT network solutions for enterprise, hospitality, government, education, and large venue environments.\nProvide technical leadership across Ethernet switching, Wi-Fi, multicast networking, and AV-over-IP deployments.\nWork closely with system integrators and consultants to ensure interoperability across AV ecosystems (encoders/decoders, DSPs, control systems, video platforms).\nServe as the technical bridge between customers, partners, and NETGEAR Support, ensuring smooth project delivery and post-sales transition.\nDesign secure and scalable networks using segmentation, Zero Trust principles, and role-based access for mixed AV/IT environments.\nPromote and support cloud-managed networking solutions, including remote monitoring, zero-touch provisioning, and lifecycle management.\nSupport large-scale and high-profile deployments including smart buildings, hospitality venues, campuses, and live event environments.\nEnable the regional partner ecosystem (AV integrators, consultants, distributors, MSPs) through technical training, best practices, and joint engagements.\nRepresent NETGEAR at regional industry events, trade shows, and partner engagements.\nServe as the voice of the customer, providing feedback to Product Management to influence product development and roadmap priorities.\nRequired Qualifications\n8+ years of experience in Systems Engineering, Network Engineering, Pro AV Engineering, or a similar customer-facing technical role.\nProven experience working with system integrators, consultants, and enterprise customers in the MEA region.\nStrong troubleshooting skills across wired, wireless, and IP-based media networks.\nAbility to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including IT teams, AV professionals, consultants, and executive audiences.\nStrong presentation and relationship-building skills.\nExcellent organisational and project coordination abilities.\nComfortable working in a fast-paced, multicultural, and partner-driven environment.\nFluent in English and Arabic (spoken and written).\nTechnical Expertise\nLayer 2/Layer 3 networking - VLANs, routing, link aggregation, and segmentation.\nAV-over-IP networking - multicast design and optimisation (IGMP snooping/querier, traffic containment, scalability), QoS for real-time AV and enterprise traffic, and PTP timing fundamentals.\nEnterprise Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi 6/6E/7) - RF design, site surveys, and performance optimisation.\nZero Trust security concepts - segmentation, identity-based access, and secure onboarding.\nCloud-managed networking platforms (e.g., NETGEAR Insight or similar).\nNetwork design for high-density, high-bandwidth environments (AV and enterprise workloads combined).\nScalable network architectures (e.g., campus and spine-leaf designs).\nMonitoring and troubleshooting using packet capture, RF tools, and network analytics platforms.\nFamiliarity with REST APIs, automation, or scripting (e.g., Python) is a plus.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with leading AV and enterprise ecosystems (e.g., Crestron, Q-SYS, Extron, Biamp, Riedel, EVS, or similar).\nExperience with IP-based monitoring or orchestration platforms (e.g., TAG, Nevion, Evertz, or similar).\nStrong experience supporting hospitality, large venues, smart buildings, or government projects.\nExposure to multi-site or WAN-connected environments.\nAdditional French language skill is a plus.\nIndustry certifications such as AVIXA CTS/CTS-D/CTS-I, CCNA/CCNP, CWNA, or equivalent.\nAdditional Information\nTravel up to 50% across the Middle East and Africa, depending on customer and partner needs.\nCompany Statement\nAt NETGEAR, we are on a mission to unleash the full potential of connectivity with intelligent solutions that delight and protect. We turn ideas into innovative networking products that connect people, power businesses, and advance the way we live.\nWe're a performance-driven, talented and connected team that's committed to delivering world-class products for our customers. As a company, we value our employees as the most essential building blocks of our success. And as teammates, we commit to taking our work to the Next Gear by living our values: we Dare to Transform the future, Connect and Delight our customers, Communicate Courageously with each other and collaborate to Win It Together. You’ll find our values woven through our processes, present in our decisions, and celebrated throughout our culture.\nWe strive to attract top talent and create a great workplace where people feel engaged, inspired, challenged, proud and respected. If you are creative, forward-thinking, passionate about technology and are looking for a rewarding career to make an impact, then you've got what it takes to succeed at NETGEAR. 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