Network & Infrastructure Security

• Design and manage secure enterprise network architectures across on-premise, cloud, and hybrid environments
• Configure and maintain routing & switching (BGP, OSPF, VLANs, WAN/LAN)
• Manage enterprise security infrastructure including:
• Firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA)
• VPNs (IPSec, SSL)
• Load Balancers & WAF (F5, Azure Application Gateway)
• Implement network segmentation, Zero Trust, and access control policies
• Ensure high availability, resilience, and performance of network services

Cloud Security (Azure / GCP)

• Design secure cloud network topologies using:
• Azure Virtual Networks, NSGs, Firewalls, Private Endpoints
• GCP VPC security controls
• Secure hybrid connectivity via ExpressRoute, VPN Gateways, and peering
• Embed security-by-design into IaC and DevSecOps pipelines
• Implement cloud-native protections including WAF, DDoS, and application gateways

Threat Detection, Compliance & Incident Response

• Integrate network and security telemetry into SIEM platforms
• Monitor, detect, and respond to network security incidents
• Ensure compliance with internal cybersecurity frameworks and industry standards
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, audits, and risk reviews

Architecture & Advisory

• Participate in architecture and design reviews for new digital initiatives
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to infrastructure and security teams
• Advise stakeholders on secure connectivity, redundancy, and resilience strategies

Skills

10+ years of experience in enterprise network and cloud security roles

Strong expertise in:

• Enterprise firewalls, VPNs, WAF, load balancers
• Routing & switching technologies
• Azure cloud networking and security services

Hands-on experience with hybrid cloud security architectures

Experience working in Oil & Gas, Energy, Utilities, or critical infrastructure environments

Strong troubleshooting, incident response, and stakeholder communication skills

• Experience with OT / ICS / SCADA security environments
• Familiarity with energy sector security frameworks and regulations
• Professional certifications such as:
• CISSP, CCSP
• Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500)
• Cybersecurity Architect (SC-100)
• Experience with IaC tools (Terraform, ARM templates, Ansible)
• Prior experience working on GCC or Middle East projects