Network Engineer

APPIT Software Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

APPIT Software Inc. is looking for a Network Engineer in Abu Dhabi to design and implement cloud networking architectures across AWS and Azure. The responsibilities include managing hybrid cloud connectivity, configuring load balancers, and ensuring network security.

The ideal candidate should have 4-7 years of experience, with strong knowledge of network protocols and cloud security services. Skills in network automation using Python or Terraform are essential. Join us to build innovative networking solutions!

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of network engineering experience spanning both traditional and cloud networking.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, BGP, OSPF, and VLAN concepts with their cloud networking equivalents.
• Experience with AWS networking or Azure networking.
• Proficiency with network security appliances and cloud-native security services.
• Hands-on experience with SD-WAN solutions and hybrid cloud connectivity architectures.
• Network automation skills using Python, Ansible, or Terraform.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement cloud networking architectures including VPCs and sub‑nets.
• Manage hybrid cloud connectivity using VPN tunnels and SD-WAN solutions.
• Configure and maintain load balancers and CDN configurations.
• Implement network security controls such as microsegmentation and network access control lists.
• Monitor network performance to ensure SLA compliance.
• Develop network automation scripts for consistent network provisioning.

Skills

Networking (AWS VPC, Azure VNet, SD-WAN, DNS

Load Balancing

Network Security

Python

Tools

AWS

Azure

Ansible

Terraform

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design and implement cloud networking architectures that include VPCs, sub‑nets, route tables, and security groups across AWS and Azure.
• Manage hybrid cloud connectivity using VPN tunnels, Direct Connect, ExpressRoute, and SD‑WAN solutions.
• Configure and maintain load balancers, CDN configurations, DNS architectures, and DDoS protection systems.
• Implement network security controls such as microsegmentation, WAF policies, and network access control lists.
• Monitor network performance using flow logs, packet analysis, and network observability tools to ensure SLA compliance.
• Develop network automation scripts and Infrastructure as Code to provide consistent network provisioning and changes.

Requirements

• 4‑7 years of network engineering experience spanning both traditional and cloud networking.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, BGP, OSPF, and VLAN concepts with their cloud networking equivalents.
• Experience with AWS networking (VPC, Transit Gateway, Route53, CloudFront) or Azure networking (VNet, FrontDoor, TrafficManager).
• Proficiency with network security appliances and cloud‑native security services (WAF, DDoS protection, firewall).
• Hands‑on experience with SD‑WAN solutions and hybrid cloud connectivity architectures.
• Network automation skills using Python, Ansible, or Terraform for infrastructure provisioning.

Nice to Have

• CCNP, AWS Advanced Networking, or equivalent network certification.
• Experience with eBPF‑based networking and observability tools.
• Knowledge of 5G and edge networking architectures.

Skills

• Networking (AWS VPC, Azure VNet, SD‑WAN, DNS)
• Load Balancing
• Network Security
• Python