Network Engineer - Relocate To Saudi Arabia

aramco; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy leader is seeking a Network Engineer for their Upstream Computer Operations Department. The successful candidate will manage and maintain network infrastructure across various sites, requiring extensive experience in network engineering, strong troubleshooting skills, and expertise in network automation. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of relevant experience. This permanent role offers a challenging work environment and commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Professional development programs

Competitive remuneration

Qualifications

• 10+ years of network engineering experience in carrier IP environments.
• 7+ years in troubleshooting complex routing and switching issues.
• Expertise in SDN, NFV, and SD-WAN.

Responsibilities

• Maintain UDC network infrastructure across data centers and user buildings.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues using various tools.
• Collaborate with teams to align on organizational goals.

Skills

Network troubleshooting

Network automation scripting

Linux experience

Routing protocols expertise

Network security knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering field

Tools

Wireshark

Ansible

Python

Terraform

Job description

Please note that this role is based in Saudi Arabia on a permanent, residential basis.

Aramco energizes the world economy.

Aramco occupies a special position in the global energy industry. We are one of the world’s largest producers of hydrocarbon energy and chemicals, with among the lowest Upstream carbon intensities of any major producer.

With our significant investment in technology and infrastructure, we strive to maximize the value of the energy we produce for the world along with a commitment to enhance Aramco’s value to society.

Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and with offices around the world, we combine market discipline with a generations’ spanning view of the future, born of our nine decades experience as responsible stewards of the Kingdom’s vast hydrocarbon resources. This responsibility has driven us to deliver significant societal and economic benefits to not just the Kingdom, but also to a vast number of communities, economies, and countries that rely on the vital and reliable energy that we supply.

We are one of the most profitable companies in the world, as well as amongst the top five global companies by market capitalization.

Overview

We are seeking a Network Engineer to join the Upstream Computer Operations Department.

The Upstream Computer Operations Department is responsible for supporting the network infrastructure across two main upstream data centers, two disaster recovery sites, and 14 user buildings, with a support scope that includes configuring and managing access, distribution switches, and core routers, as well as security infrastructure such as firewalls, NAC, and IDPS, and providing support for load balancers and critical network services like DNS and DHCP.

Your primary role is to support the Upstream Digital Center (UDC) network infrastructure and services.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating and maintaining the UDC network infrastructure, including data center networks, user building networks, and DR site networks.
• Troubleshooting and resolving complex network issues using tools like Wireshark, tcpdump, and network simulators.
• Developing and implementing network automation scripts and workflows using tools like Ansible, Python, and Terraform.
• Ensuring the stability, security, and performance of all network systems, including cloud-based services and DR sites.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
• Developing and maintaining technical documentation and diagrams of network systems, including data center networks, user building networks, and DR site networks.
• Staying up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies, and making recommendations for network upgrades and improvements.
• Conduct proof of concepts (POCs) for new technologies in network, security and cloud services.
• Participating in on‑call rotations and providing 24 / 7 support as required.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Communication Engineering, or Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• 10+ years of experience in network engineering and architecture on carrier IP networks with hands‑on experience in routing, switching and load balancing on cloud provider environments.
• 7+ years of experience in IP networks (running Ethernet, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, Layer 2 Switching, VRFs, etc.)
• 7+ years of experience troubleshooting and resolving complex routing and switching problems in an IP based carrier network.
• Experience with Linux and excellent knowledge of core network services (DNS, SMTP, NTP, syslog, HTTP).
• Experience with programming Python or shell scripting, especially as it relates to SDN.
• Expert level knowledge in routing and switching protocol (BGP, OSPF, MPBGP, MPLS)
• Strong knowledge of IPv6, multicast, QoS, IP fast rerouting, IPSec VPN, DMVPN and VPLS.
• Strong knowledge in network security and enterprise security, such as DDOS, Firewall, IPS, Malware detection, etc.
• Experience in designing internet backbone networks including solid understanding of best practices, scalability strategy, and managed security services.
• Knowledge of SDN, NFV, and SD‑WAN.
• Cisco or Juniper 'E' level Certifications are preferred.
• Additional security and VoIP Certifications are preferred.
• CCNP, CCIE, JNCIS, JNCIP, JNCIE Certifications are preferred.

Working environment

Our high-performing employees are drawn by the challenging and rewarding professional, technical and industrial opportunities we offer, and are remunerated accordingly.

At Aramco, our people work on truly world-scale projects, supported by investment in capital and technology that is second to none. And because, as a global energy company, we are faced with addressing some of the world’s biggest technical, logistical and environmental challenges, we invest heavily in talent development.

We have a proud history of educating and training our workforce over many decades. Employees at all levels are encouraged to improve their sector-specific knowledge and competencies through our workforce development programs – one of the largest in the world.