Senior Engineer- Network and Security (Azure)

Talents Sphere; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UAE is seeking a Network Engineer to design and implement networking and security infrastructures primarily focused on Azure cloud solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in technical design, project management, and cloud networking, along with relevant certifications. This role involves leading technical workshops and ensuring the alignment of security protocols across various platforms. Join a dynamic team to drive cutting-edge networking solutions for clients.

Benefits

Career development programs

Health and wellness benefits

Flexible work hours

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in Network Security.
• Azure Security Engineer certification preferred.
• Experience with Cisco and Palo-Alto systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement data center networking and security infrastructures.
• Lead technical workshops and client interactions.
• Conduct security assessments and vulnerability scans.

Skills

Network Security

Technical Solution Proposals

System Design

Cloud Networking

Project Management

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure

Cisco ACI

VMware NSX-T

Terraform

Ansible

PowerShell

Job description

To design and implement network and security infrastructures in Data Center, On-Premises, Campus, and Public Cloud environments (with a primary focus on Azure cloud). The candidate should possess experience in technical solution proposals, designing, implementing, integrating, and migrating Network Security solutions. As a Technical Lead, you will be responsible for leading technical workshops, project planning tasks, vendor engagements, and Bill of Quantity (BoQ) revisions, client interactions, supervising deployment configurations, and maintaining the network and security infrastructures.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement various Data center networking technologies, including data center fabric (Spine & Leaf topology with Cisco ACI, Juniper Apstra) and SDN (such as VMware NSX-T).
• Design and Implement Core and Perimeter firewalls for different technology providers, such as Cisco, Palo-Alto, Fortinet, and Juniper, in on-prem and Public Cloud environments (mainly Azure cloud)
• Design and implement the Network and Security environment on the Public Clouds,
• With the main focus on Azure cloud, including the Landing-Zone and related Network Security components (native cloud and 3rd party services) as per the design.
• Migration of on-prem infrastructure to a public / private cloud environment, and between On-Prem locations
• Design, implement connectivity, including Azure ExpressRoute, Virtual WAN, and VPN connections for Azure hybrid cloud environments
• Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scans of Azure resources,
• and ensure alignment Azure Well-Architected framework
• Design and implement Azure Security Center, Azure Sentinel, and other security
• monitoring tools
• Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans for Azure-
• based systems
• Stay up-to-date with the latest Azure networking and security features and best practices
• Design & Implement Email Security solution
• Design and implement a VPN solution
• Design and implementation of Identity and Access management solution
• Design and implement IPT and Collaboration environment
• Design and Implement Wireless networks
• Develop and maintain High level Design (HLD) and low-level designs (LLD) documents, Network-Security diagrams, Network-Security installation configuration & guides, support procedures, test plans and runbook
• Prepare the required Rack diagrams, cabling, power and capacity requirements, work closely with the Passive infrastructure teams to ensure cabling, power, capacity are met and as required for Data Center hosting.
• Work closely with 3rd party technology providers when required.
• Conduct user acceptance testing and fully support the implementation team to
• troubleshoot any issues during the implementation phase
• Plan and execute the Operation Readiness process, and Handover to the end user
• Due diligence exercises and information gathering for the clients network security

Project Management

• Perform the project scope, gather client requirements, and manage communications
• Identify project tasks / activities and develop project schedules.
• Collaborate with team members and project stakeholders
• Effectively communicate project objectives and goals
• Complete project activities on time, within budget, and within scope
• Develop implementation plans
• Prepare the Technical Solution Proposal document
• Prepare the High-Level Design (HLD) document
• Prepare the Low-Level Design (LLD) document
• Prepare Network Implementation Plan (NIP) document
• Prepare Network Migration Plan (NMP) document
• Prepare Network Ready for Use (NRFU) document

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science or related Engineering field
• Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500) certification (Preferred), with additional certifications such as AZ-700 (Designing and Implementing Microsoft Azure Networking Solutions) (Must)
• Cisco Certified Internetwork Routing and Switching / Security / Data Center (CCIE)(preferred)
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP Routing and Switching / Security / Data Centre / Collaboration) (preferred)
• Palo Alto (PCNSE) or Fortinet NSE Certification (Must)
• VMware VCIX-NV (preferred)
• 7 to 10 years' experience in the Network Security field
• Hands-on experience in designing and implementing the Landing-Zone component and the network security environment on Azure public cloud, including Azure native & 3rd-party services
• Hands-on experience in security hardening and best practices.
• Hands-on experience with Network Virtualization technologies and SDN solutions, such as NSX & ACI
• Hands-on experience in designing and implementing Data Center solutions, Legacy 3-tier & IP Fabric (Spine & Leaf), with EVPN-VxLAN, good knowledge
• Strong skills in producing and maintaining technical documentation like HLD, LLD, and Network diagrams, etc.
• Experience with IP Telephony solutions
• Experience with Juniper / Cisco routing, switching, and firewalling products.
• Expertise with Wireless network implementation
• Familiarity with PowerShell, Azure CLI, Terraform, and ARM templates for automation
• and infrastructure-as-code
• Strong Experience with hybrid cloud architectures and connectivity solutions
• Knowledge of compliance standards such as HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and ISO 27001

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Infrastructure Automation tools, including Terraform and Ansible
• Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
• Knowledge of Python or other scripting languages for automation tasks
• Knowledge of CI / CD pipelines and DevOps practices

Network Engineer • Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates