Job Description

Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Saudi Senior Network Expert to lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of our enterprise network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have deep hands-on experience in managing complex network environments, strong security awareness, and exposure to cloud networking platforms such as AWS, GCP, or OCI.

Key Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain secure and scalable enterprise-grade network infrastructure.
Lead the transition from outsourced network operations to internal ownership.
Define and enforce formal network processes, documentation, and change management procedures.
Ensure proper network segmentation, access control, and security policies are in place.
Troubleshoot complex network issues across LAN, WAN, and cloud environments.
Administer and manage network security devices including firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco, Juniper, FortiGate), F5 load balancers, and SD-WAN solutions.
Monitor and optimize network performance using tools like SolarWinds, ArcSight, or similar.
Work closely with vendors and internal teams to evaluate and deploy new technologies.
Begin integration into hybrid or cloud-based infrastructures by gaining or applying existing knowledge in AWS, GCP, or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).

Job Requirements

Qualifications & Requirements:

Mandatory

Saudi National
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related field
Minimum 6 –10 years of progressive experience in network engineering and administration
Deep technical expertise in:
Enterprise routing and switching (Cisco, Juniper)
Firewall administration (Palo Alto, FortiGate, Cisco ASA)
SD-WAN deployment and management
Load balancing (F5 LTM/ASM)
Network monitoring and troubleshooting
Experience working in government or enterprise environments
Strong understanding of network security principles and zero-trust architecture
Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Preferred

Professional certifications such as:
Palo Alto ACE / PCNSA / PCNSE
Cisco CCNA / CCNP (Routing & Switching / Security)
Juniper JNCIA / JNCIS
Fortinet NSE certifications
Cloud certifications or experience in one or more of the following:
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2023 Architect Professional
Cloud Network certifications
Familiarity with hybrid cloud architectures, VPCs, cloud firewalls, and cloud-native monitoring tools

Expert Network Engineer