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Data Center Network Engineer

Design and implement computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across kuwait with 3 recent postings.

In brief

A Data Center Network Engineer in the GCC region requires erp, python, cloud, audit, compliance. Design and implement computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

Salary across the GCC

Salary across the GCC

Monthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.

Data Center Network EngineerMonthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.
CountryJuniorMid-LevelSeniorLead / Principal
United Arab Emirates15,500 AED26,500 AED41,000 AED57,000 AED
Saudi Arabia14,500 SAR25,000 SAR39,000 SAR54,000 SAR
Qatar16,000 QAR27,500 QAR43,000 QAR59,500 QAR
Kuwait1,250 KWD2,150 KWD3,350 KWD4,650 KWD
Oman1,400 OMR2,400 OMR3,700 OMR5,150 OMR
Bahrain1,300 BHD2,300 BHD3,550 BHD4,900 BHD
Salary breakdown

How Data Center Network Engineer pay varies in the UAE

UAE · mid-level · monthly gross in AED

Based on 500 data points · updated June 15, 2026 · How we estimate

Sample size
500
verified reports
Year-over-year
+9%
vs 2025
Hiring demand
Medium
roles open now
Remote share
26%
fully or hybrid

By company size

Median compensation varies with headcount.

Startup (<50)22,500
Scale-up (50–500)26,500
Enterprise (500+)34,500

Top-paying industries

Median for this role, ranked by sector.

01Fintech
32,500
02Cloud & SaaS
29,500
03E-commerce
26,500
04Government tech
24,500
05Telecom
23,000

Estimates modelled from GCC pay surveys and live posting volume — a directional guide, not a live salary feed.

Top hiring companies

  • V2X

Active markets

  • kuwait
What a Data Center Network Engineer does
  • 01

    depth understanding of Cisco’s Nexus switching, ASR routing, UCS compute platforms, and lifecycle management planning. The MCF is managed by the RCC

  • 02

    SWA and provides enterprise Information Technology (IT) services to approved Army customers. Program: OMDAC

  • 03

    SWACA This position offers company

  • 04

    paid housing and transportation, a completion bonus and tuition reimbursement program! You must satisfy all host country

  • 05

    level support for a dynamic and large

  • 06

    centric technologies. While also offering a basic understanding of VMware’s vSphere infrastructure and the virtual networking components for troubleshooting purposes.

  • 07

    Monitors availability and reliability of the data center network and supported infrastructure utilizing DX NetOps Spectrum, SolarWinds Orion and Cisco DNA Center.

  • 08

    Perform regular system maintenance in support of IAVA vulnerabilities and CCRI compliance.

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Seniority level
Based on 14,820 verified salaries across the GCC · Updated monthly