Network Engineer

Engineer - Network and Security, Core 42, Abu Dhabi - UAE

About Us

Core42, a leader in AI-powered cloud and digital infrastructure, is driving transformative technology solutions globally. Leveraging advanced resources and partnerships, Core42 empowers clients to harness sovereign AI infrastructure, especially in sectors with stringent regulatory needs. With a mission to redefine digital transformation, we combine sovereign capabilities with scalable, high-performance compute infrastructure, positioning itself at the forefront of AI innovation in the Middle East and beyond.

The Opportunity

To implement network and security infrastructures in Data Center, On-Prem, Campus, and Public Cloud environments (with a main focus on Azure cloud). The candidate will have experience in implementing, integrating, and migrating Network Security infrastructures. The candidate will participate in technical workshops, project planning tasks, vendor engagements, BoQ revision, client interactions, deployment and configuration, and maintaining of the network and security infrastructures.

Responsibilities

• Implement various Data center networking technologies including data center fabric (Spine & Leaf topology with Cisco ACI, Juniper Apstra) and SDN (such as VMware NSX-T).
• Implement Core and Perimeter firewalls for different technology providers, such as Cisco, Palo-Alto, Fortinet and Juniper, in on-prem and Public Cloud environments (mainly Azure cloud)
• Implement the Network and Security environment on the Public Clouds, with main focus on Azure cloud, including the Landing-Zone and related Network-Security components (native cloud and 3rd parties’ services) as per the design.
• Migration of on-prem infrastructure to public/private cloud environment, and between On-Prem locations
• Implement connectivity including Azure ExpressRoute, Virtual WAN, and VPN connections for Azure hybrid cloud environments
• Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scans of Azure resources, and ensure alignment Azure Well Architected framework
• Implement Azure Security Center, Azure Sentinel, and other security monitoring tools
• Stay up to date with the latest Azure networking and security features and best practices
• Implement Email Security solution
• Implement VPN solution
• Implement of Identity and Access management solution
• Implement IPT and Collaboration environment
• Implement Wireless networks
• Develop and maintain low level designs (LLD) documents, Network-Security diagrams, Network-Security installation configuration & guides, support procedures, test plans and runbook
• Prepare the required Rack diagrams, cabling, power and capacity requirements, work closely with the Passive infrastructure teams to ensure cabling, power, capacity are met and as required for Data Center hosting.
• Work closely with 3rd party technology providers when required.
• Conduct user acceptance testing and fully support the implementation team to troubleshoot any issues during the implementation phase
• Plan and execute the Operation Readiness process, and Handover to end user
• Participate in Due-diligence exercises and information gathering for client’s network-security infrastructure
  
  

Project Management

• Perform the project scope, gather client requirements, manage communications
• Collaborate with team members and project stakeholders
• Complete project activities on time, within budget and within scope
  
  

Project Deliverables

• Develop implementation plans
• Participate in preparing the High-Level Design (HLD) document
• Prepare the Low-Level Design (LLD) document
• Prepare Network Implementation Plan (NIP) document
• Prepare Network Migration Plan (NMP) document
• Prepare Network Ready For Use (NRFU) document
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science or related Engineering field
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) certification (Must)
• Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500) certification (Preferred), with additional certifications such as AZ-700 (Designing and Implementing Microsoft Azure Networking Solutions) (Preferred)
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA Routing and Switching/Security/Data Center/ Collaboration) (Must)
• Palo Alto (PCNSE) or Fortinet NSE Certification (Must)
• VMware VCIX-NV (preferred)
• F5 LTM/GTM certificate or equivalent vendor certificate (Preferred)
• ITIL foundation certification
  
  

Minimum Experience

• 4 to 7 years' experience in Network Security field
• Hands-on experience on designing and implementing Landing-Zone component and the network security environment on Azure public cloud, including Azure native & 3rd parties services
• Hands-on experience on security hardening and best practices.
• Hands-on experience of Network Virtualization technologies and SDN solutions, such as NSX & ACI
• Hands-on experience in designing and implementing Data Center solutions, Legacy 3 tier & IP Fabric (Spine & Leaf) , with EVPN-VxLAN good knowledge
• Strong skills on producing and maintaining technical documentation like HLD, LLD and Network diagrams etc.
• Experience with IP Telephony solutions
• Experience of Juniper/Cisco routing, switching and firewalling products.
• Expertise with Wireless network implementation
• Familiarity with PowerShell, Azure CLI, Terraform and ARM templates for automation and infrastructure-as-code
• Strong Experience with hybrid cloud architectures and connectivity solutions
• Knowledge of compliance standards such as HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and ISO 27001
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Infrastructure Automation tools Including Terraform and Ansible
• Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
• Knowledge of Python or other scripting languages for automation tasks