IT Services and Infrastructure Specialist

Talent Blueprint FZ LLC; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Saudi Arabia is searching for an experienced IT Services and Infrastructure Specialist to support a major international football tournament. This contract-based role requires immediate availability with an initial 3-month term and a strong possibility of extension. Candidates must possess Fortinet NSE 4 and Cisco CCNA certifications and must be Saudi locals with transferable Iqama. Key responsibilities include administering FortiGate firewalls and Cisco switches, as well as ensuring network security.

Qualifications

• Fortinet NSE 4 certification required.
• Cisco CCNA certification required.
• Experience in configuring and managing firewalls.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage FortiGate firewalls.
• Configure and manage Cisco switches.
• Implement and maintain network segmentation.

Skills

Fortinet FortiGate Administration

Cisco Networking

Network Security

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced IT Services and Infrastructure Specialist to support a large-scale international football tournament organization. This is a contract-based role requiring immediate availability, with an initial 3-month contract and a strong possibility of extension until March 2027, subject to project requirements and performance.

Key Responsibilities

Fortinet / FortiGate Administration

• Administer and manage FortiGate firewalls
• Configure and maintain FortiOS
• Create, manage, and optimize security policies and firewall rules
• Configure and manage NAT, VIP, DNAT, and SNAT
• Implement and manage web filtering policies
• Configure and support High Availability (HA) setups

Cisco Networking

• Configure and manage Cisco switches
• Implement VLANs, trunking, and access port configurations
• Troubleshoot Layer 2 networking issues

Network Security

• Implement and maintain network segmentation
• Support basic incident response activities
• Perform log monitoring and basic log analysis for troubleshooting and security events

Mandatory Certifications

• Fortinet NSE 4
• Cisco CCNA

Important Notes

• This role is contract-based with ASAP joining
• Initial duration: 3 months, with potential extension until March 2027
• No visa sponsorship provided
• Candidates must hold a valid transferable Iqama or be Saudi LOCAL