Engineer- Network & Security : Abu Dhabi location

Rishabh Software; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a skilled Network & Security Engineer for their Cloud Center of Excellence. This role involves deploying secure networking solutions across Data Centers, Azure Cloud, and implementing necessary security measures. Candidates should have significant experience with Azure, networking technologies, and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Network & Security.
• Hands-on experience designing secure networking solutions.
• Knowledge of compliance standards like ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI-DSS.

Responsibilities

• Deploy data center networking technologies (Cisco ACI, Juniper).
• Set up and migrate hybrid infrastructure between data centers.
• Conduct security compliance reviews and vulnerability scans.

Skills

Azure Cloud

Network-Security stack

Vulnerability Assessment

Compliance Standards

Education

AZ-104 Certification

CCNA

Tools

Azure Sentinel

Security Center

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Engineer- Network & Security : Abu Dhabi location

Job Title: Engineer Network & Security (Cloud CoE)
Location: Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Experience: 4+
Work Mode: Onsite
Employment Type: Full Time
Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days Preferred

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled Network & Security Engineer to join our Cloud Center of Excellence (Cloud CoE). The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and migrating secure networking solutions across Data Centers, On-Prem, and Azure Cloud environments. You will play a key role in deploying enterprise-grade solutions involving SDN, firewalls, VPNs, and hybrid cloud connectivity.

Key Responsibilities:

Network & Security Implementation

• Deploy data center networking technologies like Cisco ACI, Juniper Apstra (Spine-Leaf Topology), and VMware NSX-T.
  
• Configure and implement firewalls (Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Juniper) in on-prem & Azure cloud.
  
• Set up and migrate hybrid infrastructure (on-prem to cloud or between data centers).
  
• Implement Azure-specific network and security components, including ExpressRoute, Virtual WAN, VPNs.
  
• Deploy security tools like Azure Sentinel, Security Center, and IAM solutions.
  
• Set up VPNs, email security, collaboration tools, wireless networks, and IP telephony.
  

Project Execution & Documentation

• Prepare design and implementation documentation: HLD, LLD, Network Implementation/Migration Plans, NRFU documents.
  
• Conduct UAT, operational readiness, and handover procedures.
  
• Work with 3rd-party vendors, project teams, and internal stakeholders.
  
• Perform rack planning, cabling, power & capacity assessment with passive infra teams.
  

Security & Compliance

• Perform vulnerability scans, Azure security reviews aligned with Azure Well-Architected Framework.
  
• Ensure compliance with standards like ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI-DSS.
  

Required Skills & Experience:

Technical Must-Haves:

• Azure Cloud: Landing Zone, ExpressRoute, Network-Security stack.
  

Certifications (Must/Preferred):

• Must: AZ-104, CCNA (Routing & Switching/Security/DC), PCNSE/Fortinet NSE
  
• Preferred: AZ-500, AZ-700, VMware VCIX-NV, F5 LTM/GTM, ITIL Foundation
  

Good to Have:

• Knowledge of Python, Ansible for automation.
  
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes (for containerized infra).
  
• Familiarity with hybrid architectures and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC).
  

Key Projects Exposure (Bonus):

• Cloud migration projects
  
• Large scale Data Center transformations
  
• Azure-native and 3rd-party security integrations
  

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