Senior Network & Communications Architect

Gulf Air; Manama; On-site; BHD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Air is seeking a Senior Analyst to lead the design, implementation and continuous optimization of its network and communication infrastructure, including LAN, WLAN, WAN, VoIP and inflight connectivity across airports and remote sites.

You will drive technical standards, oversee complex projects, and ensure robust security, redundancy and performance while guiding cloud migration and disaster recovery initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communication and Computer Engineering or related field.
• IT certifications such as ITIL, Cisco routing & switching and/or security (CCNA/CCNP/CCIE), F5 BIG-IP, Palo Alto, Huawei, AWS Architect Associate are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead design implementation and optimization of Gulf Air Group network and comms infrastructure (LAN/WLAN/WAN/VoIP/inflight connectivity).
• Plan, design and implement robust network architectures, enforcing standards and security.
• Migrate services to cloud platforms where feasible, and develop disaster recovery strategies.
• Oversee procurement, tender processes, vendor management and contract renewals; ensure service continuity.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communication and Computer Engineering

Tools

Cisco routing & switching

F5 BIG-IP

Palo Alto

Huawei

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate

Job description

Gulf Air is seeking a Senior Analyst to lead the design, implementation and continuous optimization of its network and communication infrastructure, including LAN, WLAN, WAN, VoIP and inflight connectivity across airports and remote sites.

You will drive technical standards, oversee complex projects, and ensure robust security, redundancy and performance while guiding cloud migration and disaster recovery initiatives.