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Azure Network & Security Engineer
Job summary
A leading technology solutions provider is seeking an experienced Azure Network and Security Engineer in Abu Dhabi. You will design and manage Azure networking components, enforce security controls, and support long-term client engagements. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in network engineering, a deep understanding of Azure Networking, and strong problem-solving skills. This role requires an onsite presence in Abu Dhabi.
Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in network engineering and cloud security, with 3+ years in Microsoft Azure.
- Strong expertise in Azure Networking including VNets, NSGs, and VPN Gateways.
- Hands-on experience with Azure Security Services like Firewall and Sentinel.
Responsibilities
- Design and manage Azure networking components and lead security architecture planning.
- Monitor network traffic and respond to security incidents.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams for network security integration.
Skills
Tools
We are seeking an experienced Azure Network and Security Engineer with 8+ years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing secure enterprise cloud environments. This role will be responsible for ensuring the stability, performance, and security of Azure network infrastructure, enforcing security controls, and supporting long-term client engagements onsite in Abu Dhabi.
- Design, implement, and manage Azure networking components including VNets, NSGs, Azure Firewall, Application Gateway, and ExpressRoute/ VPN Gateways.
- Lead network security architecture planning, ensuring compliance with zero-trust security models and enterprise security standards.
- Configure and manage Azure security services such as Defender for Cloud, Azure Sentinel (SIEM), Key Vault, and Security Center.
- Monitor network traffic, identify potential threats, and implement proactive security measures.
- Troubleshoot network performance issues, connectivity, and security incidents in a hybrid (cloud + on-prem) environment.
- Collaborate with Cloud Architects, Security teams, and DevOps engineers to integrate network security into infrastructure-as-code deployments (Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates).
- Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and support security audits, ensuring compliance with ISO27001, NIST, or other relevant frameworks.
- Create and maintain detailed network diagrams, documentation, and runbooks for operational handover.
- Provide L3 support for critical network and security incidents, ensuring minimal downtime and impact.
- 8+ years of experience in network engineering and cloud security, with at least 3+ years focused on Microsoft Azure.
- Strong expertise in Azure Networking: VNet Peering, UDR, NSG, Load Balancers (Standard/Private), ExpressRoute, VPN Gateways, Private Endpoints.
- Hands-on experience with Azure Security Services: Azure Firewall, Defender for Cloud, Key Vault, Sentinel, Application Gateway WAF, Conditional Access.
- Solid understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, Routing & Switching, SD-WAN, and network troubleshooting tools.
- Knowledge of identity and access management (IAM) and integration with Azure AD / Entra ID.
- Familiarity with cloud governance, security compliance frameworks (ISO27001, NIST, CIS Benchmarks).
- Scripting knowledge (PowerShell, Python) for automation of security and network tasks is a plus.
- Relevant Microsoft Certifications preferred (AZ-700, SC-200, SC-300, AZ-500).
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Ability to work independently and in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Willingness to relocate and work onsite in Abu Dhabi for long-term engagement.
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