Cloud Network Engineer | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Tech Junction Ltd; Riyadh; Presencial; SAR 180.000 - 300.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Go Ahead Consulting seeks an experienced Cloud Network Engineer for a government project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. You will own enterprise networking, cloud connectivity, and ITIL-aligned service delivery, focusing on Cisco/Juniper platforms, SD-WAN, and AWS/Azure cloud networking.

Required are 5+ years of field experience, Arabic/English bilingual communication, and transferable IQAMA with on-site availability. The role offers growth, on-site security, and a 1-year renewable contract.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of enterprise network engineering experience.
• Hands-on Cisco/Juniper networking and SD-WAN expertise.
• Strong TCP/IP, VLAN, QoS and network segmentation skills.
• Cloud networking experience with AWS and/or Azure.
• ITIL-aligned incident, change, and problem management experience.
• Bilingual Arabic and English for stakeholder communication.
• IQAMA transferability and on-site Riyadh availability.

Responsabilidades

• Design, configure, deploy, and maintain enterprise networking platforms (Cisco/Juniper).
• Implement TCP/IP, VLANs, QoS, and network segmentation.
• Administer SD-WAN and cloud networking across AWS and Azure.
• Operate wireless networks and monitoring tools; ensure ITIL-aligned processes.
• Troubleshoot high-severity routing, switching, and cloud connectivity issues.
• Coordinate with government IT teams and external partners.
• Document topologies, firewall rules, and configuration changes.

Conocimientos

5+ years experience

Arabic/English bilingual

Troubleshooting

ITIL practices

TCP/IP

VLANs

QoS

Network segmentation

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / IT / Telecommunications

Herramientas

Cisco

Juniper

AWS/Azure cloud networking

Descripción del empleo

Position Summary

Go Ahead Consulting is actively seeking an experienced, high-caliber, and technical Arabic-speaking Cloud Network Engineer with robust hands-on expertise in Cisco/Juniper networking platforms, SD-WAN, and cloud environments to join our government project team on a 1-year renewable contract basis in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (transferable IQAMA required). In this critical network engineering role, you will be responsible for designing, configuring, securing, and maintaining enterprise cloud networks, routing protocols, and monitoring systems. You will leverage your deep specialist expertise in TCP/IP, VLANs, QoS, SD-WAN, and AWS/Azure cloud networking to deliver uncompromised system resilience, high availability, and operational excellence. This opportunity offers competitive compensation, executive technical visibility, and exceptional career growth prospects within a premier global technology consulting enterprise.

Detailed Job Description

As a Cloud Network Engineer supporting our government client project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of enterprise network infrastructure, cloud connectivity, and ITIL-compliant service management. Your day-to-day responsibilities include configuring and managing Cisco or Juniper networking platforms, implementing TCP/IP, VLANs, QoS, and network segmentation, deploying and administering SD-WAN and cloud networking solutions across AWS and Azure, operating wireless technologies and network monitoring tools, adhering strictly to ITIL processes for incident, change, and problem management, troubleshooting complex routing and connectivity anomalies, and collaborating closely with cross-functional government IT teams. You will utilize your proactive troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills to resolve complex network bottlenecks under strict service level agreements.

Ensuring strict compliance with the Arabic-speaking requirement and Riyadh on-site presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, deploy, and maintain robust enterprise networking platforms utilizing Cisco and Juniper hardware and software.
• Implement and optimize core networking constructs including TCP/IP, VLANs, QoS, and advanced network segmentation.
• Administer and scale cloud networking architectures and SD-WAN solutions across Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure.
• Operate, configure, and monitor wireless technologies and enterprise network monitoring and observability suites.
• Adhere strictly to ITIL operational frameworks for incident management, change management, and service request fulfillment.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve high-severity network routing, switching, and cloud connectivity failures.
• Coordinate seamlessly with government project stakeholders, system administrators, and external vendor partners.
• Maintain meticulous documentation of network topologies, firewall rules, change logs, and configuration backups.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5+ years of progressive professional experience in enterprise network engineering and infrastructure administration.
• Strong, demonstrable hands-on professional expertise with Cisco, Juniper, or equivalent enterprise networking platforms.
• Deep practical proficiency in TCP/IP routing, VLAN configuration, QoS implementation, and network segmentation.
• Solid practical understanding and hands-on experience with SD-WAN deployments and cloud networking (AWS and/or Azure).
• Comprehensive working knowledge of ITIL processes for incident management, problem management, and change control.
• Exceptional analytical, troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving capabilities under mission-critical conditions.
• Mandatory bilingual fluency in Arabic and English (Written and Verbal) for seamless stakeholder communication.
• Mandatory legal work eligibility, valid transferable IQAMA, and physical availability for on-site operations in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Professional certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Juniper Networks Certified Professional (JNCIP), or AWS/Azure Cloud Networking certifications.
• Prior professional working experience in government, defense, large-scale public sector, or banking enterprise environments.
• Hands-on familiarity with network automation scripting languages (Python, Ansible) and enterprise monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Nagios).
• Advanced understanding of zero-trust network access (ZTNA) and enterprise cybersecurity frameworks.

Application Information

Recruiter: Go Ahead Consulting Recruitment Division

Contact Name: Recruitment Team

Email: [e-mail]

Salary/Rate: Market Competitive / Government Project Contracting Package

Deadline: Open until filled (Urgent Riyadh Government Project Opening)

Notice Period: As specified in application (Immediate to 30 Days Preferred)

Contract Duration: 1 Year Contract (Possible Extension) – On-Site Engagement (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)

Recruitment Pro Tip

When applying for this Cloud Network Engineer position, ensure your CV explicitly highlights your Cisco/Juniper and SD-WAN portfolio, confirms your bilingual Arabic/English proficiency, and verifies your transferable IQAMA status.