Network & Security Architect
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 uae with 2 recent postings.
A Network & Security Architect in the GCC region requires leadership, azure, excel, communication, analytical. 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
Monthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.
| Country | Junior | Mid-Level | Senior | Lead / Principal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 20,000 AED | 34,500 AED | 53,000 AED | 74,000 AED |
| Saudi Arabia | 19,000 SAR | 33,000 SAR | 51,000 SAR | 70,500 SAR |
| Qatar | 21,000 QAR | 36,000 QAR | 55,500 QAR | 77,000 QAR |
| Kuwait | 1,650 KWD | 2,800 KWD | 4,350 KWD | 6,050 KWD |
| Oman | 1,800 OMR | 3,100 OMR | 4,850 OMR | 6,700 OMR |
| Bahrain | 1,700 BHD | 2,950 BHD | 4,600 BHD | 6,350 BHD |
How Network & Security Architect pay varies in the UAE
UAE · mid-level · monthly gross in AED
Based on 500 data points · updated June 15, 2026 · How we estimate
By company size
Median compensation varies with headcount.
Top-paying industries
Median for this role, ranked by sector.
Estimates modelled from GCC pay surveys and live posting volume — a directional guide, not a live salary feed.
Top hiring companies
- RecruitMe Plus
- STAR SERVICES LLC
Active markets
- uae
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