Azure Network & Security Engineer

Overview

Azure Network & Security Engineer role at NorthBay Solutions. Onsite in Abu Dhabi, UAE. 8+ years of experience required.

This position involves designing, implementing, and managing secure Azure network environments, enforcing security controls, and supporting long-term client engagements onsite in Abu Dhabi.

Job Details

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)

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Required Skills & Experience

Soft Skills & Attributes

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