Name: Rahul Verma
Previous Role: Technical Support Engineer, Lucknow, ₹3.2 LPA
Certifications Completed: CCNA, CCNP, Palo Alto Firewall
Current Role: Network Security Engineer, Dubai (Salary: AED 14,000/month ≈ ₹3.8 LPA per month)
Story:
Rahul Verma graduated in Computer Science but found himself stuck in a low-paying technical support job in Lucknow. Despite having basic networking knowledge, his career lacked growth. Rahul decided to upskill by enrolling in the CCNA course by NextGen IT courses to strengthen fundamentals, then the CCNP course for advanced routing and switching skills. To align with the global demand for security, he completed Palo Alto Firewall certification.
Within 14 months, Rahul transitioned from a stagnant role in India to a Network Security Engineer position in Dubai. His salary has been multiplied by nearly 4x, and he now manages enterprise-level security solutions for a leading telecom provider.
Key Takeaway: Specialized certifications in network security significantly enhance employability for high-paying roles in the Middle East.