Network & Security Architect

RecruitMe Plus; Dubai; On-site; AED 380,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

RecruitMe Plus is seeking a seasoned Network & Security Architect to design and implement enterprise-grade network infrastructure and security controls. The role emphasizes strong Fortinet, Palo Alto, F5/AVI expertise with Azure networking and cloud security.

You will produce detailed HLD/LLD documents and ensure adherence to UAE security standards, while coordinating across teams to meet regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven design and implementation experience in enterprise networks and security.
• 12+ years of experience in network and security architecture.
• Deep expertise with Fortinet and Palo Alto firewall platforms.
• Strong knowledge of Azure networking and security services.
• Experience with HSM, PAM, SD-WAN, Encryption or Proxy solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect enterprise network and security solutions including next-gen firewalls and load balancers.
• Lead design and implementation of network security architecture using Fortinet and Palo Alto platforms.
• Architect and manage Azure networking components and native security controls.
• Design and implement security tools and related controls (HSM, PAM, SD-WAN, Encryption, Proxy).
• Develop High-Level and Low-Level designs and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Network design

Security architecture

Azure networking

Cloud security

Documentation

Leadership

Incident response

Scripting

Tools

Fortinet

Palo Alto

F5

AVI

Azure

Job description

About the job Network & Security Architect

Position Overview:

Our client is seeking an experienced Network & Security Engineer to design and implement enterprise-level network infrastructure and security solutions. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in both traditional network infrastructure and cloud security, with a focus on implementing robust security controls and ensuring compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and architect enterprise network and security solutions incorporating next-generation firewalls, load balancers, and security tools.
• Lead the design and implementation of network security architecture using Fortinet and Palo Alto security platforms.
• Architect and manage Azure networking components and native security controls.
• Design and implement additional security solution such as Hardware Security Module (HSM), PAM, SD-WAN, Encryption, Proxy etc.
• Design and implement load balancing solutions for application delivery and security using F5 or AVI.
• Create comprehensive High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) documentation
• Ensure compliance with security standards and regulatory requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Proven experience in design and implementation with a system integrator or OEM.
• 12+ years of experience in network and security architecture
• Deep expertise in Fortinet and Palo Alto firewall platforms
• Strong knowledge of Azure networking and security services
• Hands-on experience with Fortinet, Palo Alto, F5 and Azure solutions
• Proven experience with design and implementation of security tools including but not limited to Hardware Security Module (HSM), PAM, SD-WAN, Encryption, Proxy etc.
• Expert knowledge of security compliance frameworks especially UAE based frameworks.

Technical Skills:

1-Network Security:

• Fortigate and Palo Alto firewall design and implementation
• Azure Network and Security design and implementation.
• F5 or AVI load balancer design and implementation of L4 as well as L7 features.

2-Security Solutions:

• Design and implementation of at least one of the following: HSM, PAM, SD-WAN, Encryption, Proxy.- Zero Trust Architecture
• Design and implementation of SIEM, SOC, SOAR, EDR, XDR etc.

3-Automation and Orchestration:

• Experience with using IAC tools.
• Experience with scripting that includes configuration autmation as well as extraction of information.

4-General Skills:

• Architecture standards and compliance.
• Security compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, DESC, HIPAA, NIST etc.)

Preferred Certifications:

• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
• CCNP Security or equivalent
• Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE)
• Fortinet NSE 7 or higher
• F5 Certified Solution Expert
• Azure Security Engineer.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent documentation and technical writing skills
• Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Project management and team leadership experience
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities

Additional Requirements:

• Experience in incident response and security operations
• Knowledge of current security threats and mitigation strategies
• Understanding of regulatory compliance requirements
• Ability to perform security assessments and risk analysis
• Experience in developing security policies and procedures

Working Conditions:

This role requires frequent travel to client sites and the ability to work in out of business hours when needed.