IT & Network Security Engineer

Dautom; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Dautom in Riyadh is seeking an experienced IT & Network Security Engineer with 7–10 years of hands‑on expertise in network infrastructure and enterprise security. The role emphasizes designing, implementing, and maintaining a secure IT environment with deep knowledge of routing, switching, firewalls, load balancers, and security solutions.

You will design, implement, monitor, and optimize secure networks, manage VPNs and remote access, assess vulnerabilities, and collaborate with infrastructure

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of IT infrastructure and network security experience.
• Strong knowledge of routing and switching across major vendors (Cisco, Aruba, Juniper, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with enterprise firewalls (Fortinet, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, Check Point, etc.).
• Knowledge of VPN, IDS/IPS, NAC, Proxy, WAF, and network segmentation.
• Experience with enterprise security solutions, endpoint security, and access control.
• Understanding of network monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
• Knowledge of security best practices and compliance standards.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support secure network infrastructure.
• Configure and manage routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Monitor network security and respond to security incidents.
• Perform firewall policy management and security rule optimization.
• Manage VPNs, network segmentation, and secure remote access.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and implement security recommendations.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot connectivity issues.
• Implement and maintain enterprise security solutions.
• Ensure compliance with IT security standards and best practices.
• Support security audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Prepare network and security documentation.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to strengthen security posture.

Skills

Network Security

Routing & Switching

Firewalls

VPN & Remote Access

Security Operations

Incident Response

Job description

Job Title: IT & Network Security Engineer

Experience: 7–10 Years

Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced IT & Network Security Engineer with 7–10 years of experience in network infrastructure and enterprise security. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of routing, switching, firewalls, load balancers, and enterprise IT security solutions to ensure a secure and reliable IT environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support secure network infrastructure.
• Configure and manage routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Monitor network security and respond to security incidents.
• Perform firewall policy management and security rule optimization.
• Manage VPNs, network segmentation, and secure remote access.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and implement security recommendations.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot connectivity issues.
• Implement and maintain enterprise security solutions.
• Ensure compliance with IT security standards and best practices.
• Support security audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Prepare network and security documentation.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to strengthen security posture.

Required Skills

• 7–10 years of experience in IT Infrastructure and Network Security.
• Strong knowledge of Routing & Switching (Cisco, Aruba, Juniper, or equivalent).
• Hands‑on experience with Firewalls (Fortinet, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, Check Point, etc.).
• Knowledge of VPN, IPS/IDS, NAC, Proxy, WAF, and network segmentation.
• Experience with enterprise security solutions, endpoint security, and access control.
• Understanding of network monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
• Knowledge of security best practices and compliance standards.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.