Senior Network & Communications Architect

Gulf Air; Bahrain; Remote; BHD 18,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Air Group in Bahrain is seeking a Senior Analyst for Network & Communications to lead design, deployment, and optimization of LAN/WAN, VoIP, inflight connectivity, and related infrastructure.

You will drive technical standards, oversee projects, maintain documentation, and support continuity of services across data and voice networks. A degree in engineering with IT and networking certifications is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communication and Computer Engineering or equivalent major.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and implement robust network architectures considering scalability, security, and performance in alignment with Gulf Air Group's strategic direction.
• Manage, configure, and maintain core network infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls, wireless controllers, and load balancers
• Ensure ongoing network operation through regular maintenance, updates, patches, troubleshooting, and quarterly health checks
• Implement and maintain security measures including firewall environments in line with cybersecurity policy; monitor access and enforce compliance
• Migrate Network & Communication services to cloud-based platforms where feasible, ensuring seamless transition aligned with Gulf Air Group's digital transformation roadmap
• Lead RFP and tender processes for infrastructure procurements including technical evaluation and award recommendations
• Manage and coordinate outstation connectivity across airport offices, check-in counters, and remote locations
• Develop and implement disaster recovery and backup strategies to minimize downtime and data loss
• Coach and develop team members to ensure delivery of superior user experience; act as communication conduit between frontline staff and management
• Plan, deploy, test, and optimize IP Telephony infrastructure including Contact Center solutions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communication and Computer Engineering

ITIL

Cisco routing & switching

CCNA/CCNP/CCIE

F5 BIG-IP

Palo Alto

AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate

Job description

Gulf Air Group in Bahrain is seeking a Senior Analyst for Network & Communications to lead design, deployment, and optimization of LAN/WAN, VoIP, inflight connectivity, and related infrastructure.

You will drive technical standards, oversee projects, maintain documentation, and support continuity of services across data and voice networks. A degree in engineering with IT and networking certifications is required.