Engineer and Network Security

Talents Sphere; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy based in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Technical Lead with extensive experience in designing and implementing network and security infrastructures, particularly on Azure cloud. The candidate will manage project deliverables, lead technical workshops, and ensure alignment with security best practices. The role requires strong knowledge in network virtualization and project management. Suitable candidates must hold relevant certifications and have extensive experience in the Network Security field.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 4-7 years experience in Network Security.
• Hands-on experience with Azure public cloud and security hardening.
• Ability to produce and maintain technical documentation.
• Strong expertise in hybrid cloud architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Data Center networking technologies.
• Conduct user acceptance testing and support implementation.
• Manage project scope and timelines.
• Prepare technical solution proposal documents.

Skills

Network Security

Cloud Technologies (Azure)

Security Assessments

Project Management

Technical Documentation

VPN Solutions

Identity and Access Management

Disaster Recovery Plans

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500) certification

Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)

Palo Alto (PCNSE) certification

Tools

VMware NSX-T

Cisco ACI

Terraform

Azure CLI

PowerShell

Job description

To design and implement network and security infrastructures in Data Center On-Premises Campus and Public Cloud environments (with a primary focus on Azure cloud). The candidate should possess experience in technical solution proposals designing implementing integrating and migrating Network Security solutions. As a Technical Lead you will be responsible for leading technical workshops project planning tasks vendor engagements and Bill of Quantity (BoQ) revisions client interactions supervising deployment configurations and maintaining the network and security infrastructures.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement various Data center networking technologies including data center fabric (Spine & Leaf topology with Cisco ACI Juniper Apstra) and SDN (such as VMware NSX-T).
• Design and Implement Core and Perimeter firewalls for different technology providers such as Cisco Palo-Alto Fortinet and Juniper in on-prem and Public Cloud environments (mainly Azure cloud)
• Design and implement the Network and Security environment on the Public Clouds
• With the main focus on Azure cloud including the Landing-Zone and related Network Security components (native cloud and 3rd party services) as per the design.
• Migration of on-prem infrastructure to a public/private cloud environment and between On-Prem locations
• Design implement connectivity including Azure ExpressRoute Virtual WAN and VPN connections for Azure hybrid cloud environments
• Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scans of Azure resources
• and ensure alignment Azure Well-Architected framework
• Design and implement Azure Security Center Azure Sentinel and other security
• monitoring tools
• Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans for Azure-
• based systems
• Stay up-to-date with the latest Azure networking and security features and best practices
• Design & Implement Email Security solution
• Design and implement a VPN solution
• Design and implementation of Identity and Access management solution
• Design and implement IPT and Collaboration environment
• Design and Implement Wireless networks
• Develop and maintain High level Design (HLD) and low-level designs (LLD) documents Network-Security diagrams Network-Security installation configuration & guides support procedures test plans and runbook
• Prepare the required Rack diagrams cabling power and capacity requirements work closely with the Passive infrastructure teams to ensure cabling power capacity are met and as required for Data Center hosting.
• Work closely with 3rd party technology providers when required.
• Conduct user acceptance testing and fully support the implementation team to
• troubleshoot any issues during the implementation phase
• Plan and execute the Operation Readiness process and Handover to the end user
• Due diligence exercises and information gathering for the clients network security
• infrastructure (Assessment Exercise)

Project Management

• Perform the project scope gather client requirements and manage communications
• Identify project tasks/activities and develop project schedules.
• Collaborate with team members and project stakeholders
• Effectively communicate project objectives and goals
• Complete project activities on time within budget and within scope
• Project Deliverables
• Develop implementation plans
• Prepare the Technical Solution Proposal document
• Prepare the High-Level Design (HLD) document
• Prepare the Low-Level Design (LLD) document
• Prepare Network Implementation Plan (NIP) document
• Prepare Network Migration Plan (NMP) document
• Prepare Network Ready for Use (NRFU) document

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent in Computer Science or related Engineering field
• Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500) certification (Preferred) with additional certifications such as AZ-700 (Designing and Implementing Microsoft Azure Networking Solutions) (Must)
• Azure solution Architect certified (AZ-305) (preferred)
• Cisco Certified Internetwork Routing and Switching/Security/Data Center (CCIE)(preferred)
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP Routing and Switching/Security/Data Centre/ Collaboration) (preferred)
• Palo Alto (PCNSE) or Fortinet NSE Certification (Must)
• VMware VCIX-NV (preferred)
• F5 LTM/GTM certificate or equivalent vendor certificate (Preferred)
• ITIL foundation certification
• Minimum Experience
• 4-7 years experience in the Network Security field
• Hands-on experience in designing and implementing the Landing-Zone component and the network security environment on Azure public cloud including Azure native & 3rd-party services
• Hands-on experience in security hardening and best practices.
• Hands-on experience with Network Virtualization technologies and SDN solutions such as NSX & ACI
• Hands-on experience in designing and implementing Data Center solutions Legacy 3-tier & IP Fabric (Spine & Leaf) with EVPN-VxLAN good knowledge
• Strong skills in producing and maintaining technical documentation like HLD LLD and Network diagrams etc.
• Experience with IP Telephony solutions
• Experience with Juniper/Cisco routing switching and firewalling products.
• Expertise with Wireless network implementation
• Familiarity with PowerShell Azure CLI Terraform and ARM templates for automation
• and infrastructure-as-code
• Strong Experience with hybrid cloud architectures and connectivity solutions
• Knowledge of compliance standards such as HIPAA PCI-DSS and ISO 27001

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Infrastructure Automation tools including Terraform and Ansible
• Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
• Knowledge of Python or other scripting languages for automation tasks
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices