Network Security Engineer

Penta Consulting is a technology service provider and leading outsourced partner, helping to deliver professional and managed solutions across EMEA. We’re currently hiring an Azure Network and Security Engineer to support one of our key clients onsite in Abu Dhabi. This role is ideal for an experienced cloud network engineer with a strong focus on Azure security, compliance, and performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and manage Azure networking components including VNets, NSGs, Firewalls, and ExpressRoute.
• Implement and maintain Azure security services like Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, and Key Vault.
• Monitor traffic, investigate threats, and resolve performance or security issues in hybrid environments.
• Collaborate with Cloud and DevOps teams to embed network security into IaC (Terraform, Bicep).
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and support compliance with ISO27001, NIST, and CIS.
• Provide L3 support and maintain documentation, runbooks, and network diagrams.

Key Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in network engineering, with 3+ years focused on Azure cloud security.
• Expertise in Azure Networking (VNet Peering, NSG, Load Balancers, VPN, ExpressRoute).
• Hands-on with Azure security tools: Firewall, Defender, Sentinel, WAF, Conditional Access.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, VPN, DNS, routing, switching, and hybrid cloud troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with IAM, Azure AD, and security compliance standards.
• (Preferred) Scripting skills (PowerShell, Python) and Microsoft certifications (AZ-700, AZ-500, SC-200).
• Willingness to relocate and work onsite in Abu Dhabi.