Network Engineer / Architect – Azure Network Migration

NETWORK NEXUS; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Dubai seeks a skilled Network Engineer / Architect to lead Azure networking and cloud migration projects. The ideal candidate will design Azure Landing Zones, assess network configurations, and execute migrations with a focus on minimizing downtime. Strong expertise in Azure networking tools and security components is essential. The role requires a proven background in large-scale Azure migration projects and collaboration across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in large-scale Azure migration projects.
• Strong background as a Network or Security Engineer/Architect.
• Hands-on experience designing Azure Enterprise Landing Zones.

Responsibilities

• Discuss and finalize Azure Landing Zone (ALZ) design with clients.
• Build detailed Landing Zone design documents and architecture diagrams.
• Assess existing on-premises network and security configurations prior to migration.
• Build and configure Azure Landing Zone components.
• Migrate Firewall and WAF rules from on-premises to Azure.
• Create and maintain migration runbooks with execution plans.
• Participate in migration cutover execution, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Azure networking and cloud migration projects

Large-scale Azure migration experience

Network or Security Engineer/Architect background

Designing Azure Enterprise Landing Zones

Networking and security technologies expertise

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Network Engineer / Architect with strong expertise in Azure networking and cloud migration projects. The ideal candidate will lead Azure Landing Zone design, assess current on-premises network/security setup, and execute end-to-end Azure network migration activities.

Responsibilities

• Discuss and finalize Azure Landing Zone (ALZ) design with clients.
• Build detailed Landing Zone design documents and architecture diagrams.
• Assess existing on-premises network and security configurations prior to migration.
• Build and configure Azure Landing Zone, VNets, Subnets, NSGs, Firewalls, WAF, Peering, and other network components.
• Migrate Firewall and WAF rules from on-premises to Azure platforms.
• Create and maintain migration runbooks, including step-by-step execution plans.
• Participate in and lead migration cutover execution, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Cloud, Security, Applications, Vendors).

Skills

• Proven experience in large-scale Azure migration projects.
• Strong background as a Network or Security Engineer/Architect.
• Hands‑on experience designing Azure Enterprise Landing Zones.
• Expertise with network & security technologies (Firewalls, WAF, VPN, SD‑WAN, Routing, DNS, etc.).
• Strong understanding of Azure networking tools and services.