Network Engineer (VPN, Cloud Networking – Azure & AWS)

MAG Solutions; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech solutions provider in Dubai seeks a highly skilled Network Engineer to design, implement, and manage secure, high-availability network solutions spanning hybrid and cloud infrastructures. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in VPN technologies and cloud networking with Azure and AWS. Responsibilities include configuring firewalls, managing cloud network services, and providing Tier-3 support for network issues. A competitive salary and opportunities for relevant certifications are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on experience in network engineering and VPN deployment.
• Expert in configuring and troubleshooting policy-based and route-based VPNs.
• Proven experience with Azure and AWS cloud networking architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage policy-based and route-based VPNs.
• Implement and support secure network connectivity between on-premises data centers and Azure/AWS cloud workloads.
• Conduct security assessments and enforce network policies.

Skills

VPN technologies

Microsoft Azure

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

IP routing protocols

network security technologies

firewalls

SD-WAN

infrastructure-as-code tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer with deep expertise in VPN technologies (both policy-based and route-based) and strong hands‑on experience across Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud environments. The successful candidate will design, implement, and manage secure, high‑availability network solutions across hybrid and cloud infrastructures, ensuring seamless connectivity, robust security posture, and optimal performance for mission‑critical systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and managepolicy-based and route-based VPNs for enterprise and cloud networking environments.
• Implement and support secure network connectivity betweenon‑premises data centersand Azure/AWS cloud workloads(Site‑to‑Site VPNs, ExpressRoute, AWS Direct Connect).
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshootfirewalls, routing, switching, and load‑balancing systems.
• Managecloud network services including Azure VNets, VNG (Virtual Network Gateway), NSGs, AWS VPCs, TGW, NACLs, security groups, and VPN Gateways.
• Ensure high‑availability, redundancy, and performance of network infrastructure.
• Conduct security assessments, enforce network policies, and support compliance requirements.
• Create technical documentation, network diagrams, and SOPs.
• Provide Tier‑3 support for network‑related issues and participate in on‑call rotation as needed.
• Work cross‑functionally with cloud, security, DevOps, and infrastructure teams.

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years hands‑on experience in network engineering and VPN deployment.
• Expert in configuring and troubleshootingpolicy‑based and route‑based VPNs.
• Proven experience withAzure and AWS cloud networking architectures.
• Strong knowledge ofIP routing protocols(BGP, OSPF, static routing) andnetwork security technologies.
• Experience withfirewalls(e.g., Fortinet, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA) and Layer‑2/Layer‑3 switching.
• Understanding ofSD‑WAN, NAT, DNS, DHCP, IPsec, SSL VPN, VLANs, and Zero‑Trust network principles.
• Familiarity withinfrastructure‑as‑code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation) is a plus.

Relevant certifications preferred:

• Azure Network Engineer Associate
• AWS Advanced Networking Specialty
• CCNP / Fortinet NSE / Palo Alto PCNSE(advantageous)