Azure Network and Security Engineer

About the Role:

We are looking for a Network & Security Engineer with strong hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and automating Azure networking and security services. The candidate will work closely with cloud architects, platform, and security teams to ensure robust and secure Azure infrastructure deployments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage Azure networking components – VNets, Subnets, VPN, ExpressRoute, Load Balancers, Application Gateway, WAF, Private Endpoints, DNS, etc.
• Implement Azure security services including Defender for Cloud, NSGs, ASGs, Firewalls, Security Center, Conditional Access, and identity integrations.
• Develop automation scripts using Azure CLI / PowerShell for network and security configurations.
• Collaborate with architecture and DevOps teams to support secure deployments of applications and services.
• Monitor and troubleshoot networking and security issues, ensuring high availability and compliance.
• Contribute to security reviews, risk assessments, and governance documentation.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in Azure network and security engineering.
• Strong understanding of Zero Trust, identity & access management, and network security models.
• Expertise with Azure CLI, PowerShell, and automation workflows.
• Experience with hybrid networking, routing, and security appliances.
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Bicep) is a plus.
• Strong troubleshooting and incident response skills.
• Certifications preferred: AZ-700 (Network Engineer), AZ-500 (Security Engineer), or equivalent.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From AED15,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Abu Dhabi: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Notice Period

Experience:

• Azure AI services: 5 years (Required)
• Zero Trust, IAM, and network security models: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Emirates ID (Required)
• AZ-700 (Network Engineer), AZ-500 (Security Engineer) (Required)