270 Azure jobs in the United Arab Emirates
Azure Platform Administrator
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Synopsis
We are seeking an experienced and self-driven Azure Platform Administrator to manage and support our Azure-based data platform infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of Azure Databricks, Data Lake, and Data Factory, with a primary focus on platform administration, environment stability, access management, monitoring, and performance optimization. You will work closely with engineering and data teams to ensure secure, reliable, and scalable data platform operations across the organization.
Accountabilities
- Evaluate business needs and objectives
- Identify opportunities for data acquisition
- Analyze and organize raw data
- Create and maintain optimal data pipeline architecture, Interpret trends and patterns / Build algorithms and prototypes
- Assemble large, complex data sets that meet functional / non-functional business requirements.
- Identify, design, and implement internal process improvements: automating manual processes, optimizing data delivery, re-designing infrastructure for greater scalability, etc.
- Build the infrastructure required for optimal extraction, transformation, and loading of data from a wide variety of data sources using SQL and ' big data ' technologies.
- Build analytics tools that utilize the data pipeline to provide actionable insights into customer acquisition, operational efficiency and other key business performance metrics.
Education & Experience
- Graduate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related quantitative field.
- 4–6 years of experience in a Platform Administrator role or a similar infrastructure-focused position.
- Proven experience in Azure platform administration, including network and VPN integration, access control, and security best practices.
- Advanced knowledge of Azure Databricks, Data Factory, Data Lake, and Synapse Analytics is required.
- Strong SQL skills with experience working on both relational and non-relational databases.
- Experience building and managing processes to support data transformation, metadata management, dependency tracking, and workload orchestration.
About Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in 2003 and quickly went on to become one of the world's leading airlines. From its home in Abu Dhabi, Etihad flies to passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and North America. Together with Etihad's codeshare partners, Etihad's network offers access to hundreds of international destinations. In recent years, Etihad has received numerous awards for its superior service and products, cargo offering, loyalty programme and more. Etihad is recognised as one of the world's leading airlines in response to COVID-19 and was the first airline in the world to fully vaccinate its crew on board.
Etihad sees tackling the climate crisis as the most important issue of our time, and through strategic partnerships with major global aviation brands and OEMs, Etihad is relentless in its pursuit of industry decarbonisation.
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Senior Data Architect - Azure Platform
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We are seeking a seasoned Data Engineering Manager to lead our team of data engineers and analytics engineers in designing, building, and maintaining large-scale data platforms.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Architect and oversee end-to-end Azure data platforms, including Data Factory, Databricks or similar, ensuring scalability, security, and cost efficiency.
- Define and execute the enterprise data strategy and maturity roadmap, moving the organization from ad-hoc reporting to fully productized, governed data services.
- Design, build, and manage high-throughput data pipelines and ELT workflows with automated CI/CD.
- Lead migration of legacy EDWs and SSIS/ETL workloads to modern Azure architectures, balancing lift and shift and refactor approaches.
- Develop domain-aligned data marts and semantic layers powering BI, AI, and real-time decisioning at 100 TB scale.
- Champion a 'data as a product' operating model with dataset ownership, SLAs, observability, lineage (Purview), and version-controlled contracts.
- Implement robust data quality frameworks, test automation, and performance tuning in SQL, Python, and Scala to guarantee reliable, audit-ready data.
- Establish secure architectures with RBAC, private endpoints, encryption, and FinOps practices for optimal spend management.
- Integrate streaming and event-driven data (Kafka/Event Hubs, Azure Functions) into real-time analytics and AI workloads.
- Mentor and lead cross-functional squads of data engineers, analytics engineers, and SREs; align delivery to business OKRs and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
- Engage finance and analytics stakeholders to translate business requirements into governed, reusable data products and services.
- About You:
- You have experience leading teams of data engineers and analytics engineers.
- You have expertise in designing, building, and maintaining large-scale data platforms.
- You have knowledge of Azure data services and related technologies.
- You have experience defining and executing enterprise data strategies.
- You have strong leadership and mentorship skills.
- You have excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Benefits:
- A competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- A collaborative and dynamic work environment.
- The chance to work on exciting projects and contribute to the company's success.
- We Offer:
- A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- Flexible working arrangements and remote work options.
- A comprehensive training program to support your career goals.
- A diverse and global community of professionals.
Cloud Architect Engineer (Azure)
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Artefact is a new generation of data service providers, specialising in data consulting and data-driven digital marketing. It is dedicated to transforming data into business impact across the entire value chain of organisations. We are proud to say we’re enjoying skyrocketing growth.The backbone of our consulting missions, today our Data consulting team has more than 400 consultants covering all Artefact's offers (and more): data marketing, data governance, strategy consulting, product owner…
About the role …
As a Cloud Architect Manager at Artefact, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing robust, scalable, and secure cloud solutions that support our clients’ data and technology ecosystems. You will collaborate closely with technical teams and business stakeholders to ensure cloud architecture is aligned with business needs, optimizing tool selection, cost efficiency, and scalability. Additionally, you will lead technical teams, mentor engineers, and contribute to Artefact’s growth by driving innovation and promoting best practices in cloud technology.
What you'll be doing …
- Lead the design and implementation of cloud infrastructure architectures (cloud, on-premise, hybrid) aligned with business requirements.
- Define and enforce best practices for cloud platform deployment and configuration, security, networking, operations and tools selection.
- Oversee the integration of cloud platforms with data pipelines, storage, and compute services.
- Standardize coding, deployment, and monitoring practices across cloud environments.
- Design and implement automated solutions to set up, monitor, and adjust cloud infrastructure efficiently.
- Lead problem-solving initiatives for complex technical challenges related to cloud environments.
- Provide technical leadership across multiple cloud projects, ensuring efficient resource management.
- Foster teamwork by mentoring, coaching and guiding cloud engineers and ensuring knowledge transfer.
- Manage client relationships regarding project expectations, timelines, and outcomes.
- Contribute to Artefact's growth by maintaining tech partnerships, leading technical proposals to support project planning and identify potential growth areas with existing accounts.
What you'll need …
- Proven experience designing and implementing cloud architectures on Azure at scale
- Strong expertise in cloud security, networking, and compliance frameworks.
- Led the end-to-end design of highly available, secure, and cost-optimized Azure environments for enterprise customers, leveraging services such as Azure Virtual Network, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and Azure App Service.
- Defined multi-region DR/HA architectures using Azure Traffic Manager, paired regions, and Azure Site Recovery, achieving RTOs under 1 hour for mission-critical workloads.
- Enable automated patching, scaling, and monitoring tasks via Azure DevOps YAML pipelines and PowerShell DSC, improving operational efficiency.
- Deep understanding of cloud cost optimization, monitoring, and high availability design patterns.
- Collaborated with data engineers to optimize architectures on Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2, Synapse, and MS Fabric
- Strong leadership capabilities with experience managing technical teams and large-scale projects.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including experience creating business-focused presentations.
- Demonstrated problem-solving abilities for complex, multi-disciplinary cloud projects.
- Experience managing senior stakeholders and navigating client discussions effectively.
- Ability to mentor, coach, and develop technical teams in cloud engineering best practices.
- A track record of contributing to business growth through technical innovation and strategic initiatives.
Artefact’s teams are made up of the best experts in their fields, and it’s our biggest responsibility to ensure their professional development and personal wellbeing.
#J-18808-LjbffrAzure Network
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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.
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.
- 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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Azure Network
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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.
About the RoleWe 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.
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.
- 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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Azure Network
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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)
About The Role
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.
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.
- 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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Azure Network
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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.
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.
- 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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Azure Network
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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)
About the RoleWe 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.
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.
- 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).
- Soft Skills & Attributes
- 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.
Azure Network
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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.
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.
- 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.
Azure Network
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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.
Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, 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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