Key Responsibilities:
- Design and manage secure hybrid network architectures (on-prem & multi-cloud).
- Configure routing, switching (BGP, OSPF), firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA), VPNs, and load balancers (F5, Azure Application Gateway).
- Implement WAFs, zero trust policies, and ensure compliance (ISO 27001, NIA Qatar).
- Secure cloud connectivity using ExpressRoute, NSGs, Private Endpoints, and hybrid VPNs.
- Integrate network telemetry with SIEM/SOAR tools (Azure Sentinel, Chronicle, Splunk).
- Support incident response, threat detection, and continuous risk assessment.
- Collaborate with Cloud, DevOps, and Security teams to embed security-by-design.
Required Skills & Experience:
- 10+ years in network & infrastructure security (enterprise scale).
- Strong in routing/switching, firewalls, VPN, WAF, load balancing, and zero trust.
- Hands-on with Azure & GCP cloud security, Terraform, Ansible, and IaC tools.
- Certifications preferred: CISSP, CCSP, AZ-500, SC-100, or GCP Security Engineer.
- Experience in Oil & Gas, Energy, or Critical Infrastructure sectors preferred.
Job Type: Contract
Contract length: 12 months