Azure Network & Security Engineer
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Job Title: Azure Network & Security Engineer
Location: Abu Dhabi UAE (Onsite Full Time)
Experience: 8 Years
Relocation: Mandatory for candidates outside UAE (Valid passport required)
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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Network security
- Protocols
- ASA
- Tcp/IP
- Routers
- Windows
- Access Control
- Information Security
- Infrastructure
- Linux
- IOS
- Servers
- Troubleshoot
- Intrusion Detection
- Siem
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