Freelance Network Engineer

Purple Rock IT Solutions; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training sponsorship

Career growth

Hands-on environment

Job summary

Purple Rock IT Solutions is seeking a hands-on Network Engineer in Saudi Arabia to support MSP clients and event deployments. You will configure Fortinet FortiGate firewalls, VPNs, NAT and SD-WAN, and deploy UniFi wireless networks across high‑demand environments.

The role is field‑heavy, requiring on‑site work during build‑ups and events. You must be based in KSA with a valid visa, available for evenings and weekends, and able to travel between sites to deliver reliable, secure networks.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in network deployment and support.
• Diploma or Bachelor in IT Networking, Computer Science or related field.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, subnetting, routing, switching, VLANs, STP, DHCP, DNS, NAT and VPN.
• Willing to work evenings, weekends and public holidays for event and project work.
• Based in KSA with a valid visa; right to work; on-site and field deployments.

Responsibilities

• Hands‑on experience configuring and deploying Fortinet FortiGate firewalls, VPN, firewall policies, NAT, SD‑WAN.
• Deploying and managing Ubiquiti UniFi wireless networks, controllers, APs and switching.
• Provide on‑site event network support for MSP clients and temporary deployments.
• Create and maintain network diagrams and SOPs; document configurations and changes.

Skills

Fortinet FortiGate

Ubiquiti UniFi

Event deployment

VPN & NAT

LAN/WAN/Wireless

Routing & Switching

Troubleshooting

Documentation

SD-WAN

Education

Diploma or BSc in IT Networking

Tools

Ekahau

NetSpot

Microsoft Visio

Peplink

Cisco Meraki

Aruba

Job description

Important please read before applying. You must currently be based in the KSA on a valid residence or employment visa. Candidates based outside the KSA will not be considered.

Monthly salary for this role is SAR 8 000 12 000.

If your expectations are significantly above this range, please consider whether this role is right for you before applying.

All free-text application questions require a minimum of 2 3 sentences. Single-word or numeric answers will result in automatic disqualification.

Purple Rock IT Solutions is an IT infrastructure networking and systems integration company delivering enterprise IT solutions, managed services and large-scale event technology deployments across the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Our projects range from corporate offices and managed IT environments to international events, exhibitions, sporting venues and temporary network deployments.

We are looking for a hands‑on Network Engineer who is equally comfortable on a project site at 11pm during an event build‑up as they are configuring a FortiGate firewall for an MSP client the next morning. This is a field‑heavy deployment‑focused role and is not suitable for candidates seeking purely desk‑based, NOC‑only or remote positions.

Job Environments

• MSP clients: ongoing support, configuration, monitoring and troubleshooting for a portfolio of corporate clients across the UAE.
• Event & project deployments: design, deploy, operate and decommission temporary network infrastructure for exhibitions, conferences, sporting events and activations, often under tight timelines and high‑pressure conditions.

Mandatory Technical Requirements

• Hands‑on experience configuring and deploying Fortinet FortiGate firewalls, VPN, firewall policies, NAT, SD‑WAN. Please specify which models you have worked with.
• Hands‑on experience deploying and managing Ubiquiti UniFi wireless networks, including UniFi controllers, APs and switching. Please specify your largest deployment.
• Confirmed documentable event or temporary network deployment experience. See application form requirement below.
• Currently based in the KSA on a valid visa with the right to work. Network infrastructure configure, deploy and maintain LAN, WAN and wireless network infrastructure. Install, configure and troubleshoot switches, routers, firewalls, access points and related network services. Manage routing, switching, firewall, VPN and wireless environments across MSP client sites. Perform firmware upgrades, security updates, preventive maintenance and optimisation activities.
• Event network support deploy and manage enterprise wireless and wired networks for large‑scale events 500 20 000 users including exhibitions sporting events conferences and activations Configure high-density UniFi or equivalent wireless deployments with proper VLAN segmentation and guest isolation Set up bonded cellular and SD‑WAN uplinks using Peplink or equivalent for event connectivity and failover Monitor bandwidth utilisation and network performance during live events Provide on‑site support during build‑up live operations and de‑rig including evenings weekends and public holidays Troubleshoot network issues calmly and effectively under time‑critical high‑visibility conditions
• Troubleshooting amp MSP support Diagnose and resolve network connectivity performance and security issues for MSP clients Perform root cause analysis for recurring incidents and implement permanent corrective actions Support MSP clients through remote and on‑site troubleshooting Participate in escalation support for critical incidents and service outages
• Project delivery Support network implementation migration expansion and infrastructure upgrade projects Participate in site surveys wireless heatmap surveys Ekahau or equivalent and solution deployment Work closely with project managers technical teams and vendors
• Documentation Create and maintain network diagrams using Microsoft Visio Document configurations IP schemes topology diagrams and SOPs Prepare technical reports and change records

Requirements

• 2 4 years of experience in network deployment and support.
• Diploma or Bachelor s Degree in IT Networking Computer Science or related field.
• Strong understanding of TCP IP subnetting routing switching VLANs STP DHCP DNS NAT and VPN.
• Proven ability to work independently under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Genuine willingness to work evenings weekends and public holidays for event and project work.
• Valid KSA residence or employment visa no relocation or visa sponsorship for overseas candidates.

Preferred qualifications

• Fortinet NSE / FCP certification.
• Experience with Cisco Meraki Aruba Peplink Sophos or Ruijie solutions.
• Wireless heatmap survey experience using Ekahau or NetSpot.
• Experience in MSP environments managing multiple clients simultaneously.
• Event network deployment experience at scale 500+ users.
• CCNA/CCNP Ubiquiti UEWA or Peplink certifications are an advantage.
• Exposure to high-profile events and infrastructure projects across the UAE and KSA.

Training and certification sponsorship Fortinet NSE Ubiquiti Peplink Ekahau. Career growth within a fast‑growing systems integration and MSP company. A hands‑on technical environment no bureaucracy direct project ownership.