Job Description

We're Hiring: Azure Migration Engineer (with DevOps & Network Security Skills) - UAE

We are looking for a highly skilled Azure Migration Engineer who can drive secure, large-scale cloud migration projects while embedding DevOps automation and network security best practices. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of migration, security, and automation.

Key Responsibilities

Lead enterprise-scale Azure migration projects (servers, apps, DBs, networks)

Design & implement secure network architectures with NSGs, Azure Firewall, WAF & DDoS Protection

Automate with CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (ARM, Bicep, Terraform)

Implement security-first DevOps (vulnerability scanning, compliance checks, secrets management)

Ensure regulatory compliance (SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA, ISO 27001)

Drive zero-trust and hybrid connectivity (VPN, ExpressRoute)

Required Skills & Experience

9+ years in Azure migration, DevOps, and network security

Hands-on experience with 1000+ VM migrations with zero security incidents

Expertise in Azure VMs, AKS, SQL DB, Cosmos DB, Key Vault, Sentinel, Security Center

Strong track record in firewall management, SIEM/SOAR, and penetration testing

Solid scripting/automation skills (PowerShell, Python, Bash)

Certifications (Required / Preferred)

Required: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305), Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500)

Preferred: Azure DevOps Engineer (AZ-400), Azure Network Engineer (AZ-700)

Security Certs: CISSP / CISM / CEH / Security+ (at least one required)

Location: UAE

Interested candidates can share their profiles at seenas@theknowledgeartisans.com

Job Type: Full-time