Juniper Network Engineer | Goahead Consulting | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Tech Junction Ltd; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 223,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

Goahead Consulting seeks an experienced Juniper Network Engineer for an on-site Riyadh project. You will deploy and configure Juniper devices, manage BGP/OSPF/EIGRP routing, VLANs, and QoS to ensure high availability and optimal performance. You will collaborate with project managers and stakeholders, with onboarding within 7 days and a transferable IQAMA.

Arabic-English bilingual proficiency is required. Nice-to-have: JNCIP-ENT, CCNA/CCNP, SD-WAN, EVPN-VXLAN, Python/Ansible scripting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field.
• Proven Juniper device configuration experience.
• Strong routing and switching knowledge (BGP/OSPF/EIGRP, VLAN, QoS).
• Fluency in Arabic and English.
• Transferable IQAMA required.
• Ability to join within 7 days after selection.

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain enterprise Juniper devices.
• Deploy dynamic routing protocols (BGP/OSPF/EIGRP).
• Manage VLANs, trunking, and Layer 2/3 switching.
• Implement QoS for critical traffic.
• Troubleshoot network issues and incidents.
• Coordinate with project managers and stakeholders in Riyadh.
• Produce technical documentation and diagrams.

Skills

BGP

OSPF

EIGRP

VLAN

QoS

Juniper OS

Arabic-English bilingual

Transferable IQAMA

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Telecommunications/IT

Tools

Juniper devices

Job description

Position Summary

Goahead Consulting is actively seeking an experienced, high-caliber, and technical Juniper Network Engineer (Arabic speaking resource) to join our client project team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on a full-time contract basis. In this critical network engineering role, you will be responsible for configuring Juniper enterprise devices, managing core routing protocols, and optimizing dynamic network performance. You will leverage your strong background in Juniper OS, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLAN, and QoS to deliver uncompromised network availability. This opportunity offers competitive compensation, executive technical visibility, and exceptional career growth prospects within a premier global telecommunications and IT consulting enterprise.

Detailed Job Description

As a Juniper Network Engineer supporting high-availability enterprise projects in Riyadh via Goahead Consulting, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of network routing, switching, and traffic optimization. Your day-to-day responsibilities include deploying and configuring Juniper network hardware, implementing dynamic routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), and maintaining robust VLAN and Quality of Service (QoS) architectures. You will coordinate closely with project managers, client stakeholders, and technical operations squads to troubleshoot network bottlenecks, resolve routing anomalies, and ensure rapid incident restoration. Furthermore, you will manage immediate availability requirements (joining within 7 days after selection), require a transferable IQAMA, and ensure seamless bilingual communication in Arabic and English.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, deploy, and maintain enterprise Juniper network hardware, routers, and switches.
• Implement and optimize dynamic routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP across complex network topologies.
• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs), trunking, spanning-tree, and Layer 2/3 switching protocols.
• Establish and monitor Quality of Service (QoS) policies to prioritize mission-critical voice, video, and data traffic.
• Troubleshoot complex network connectivity issues, routing loops, packet loss, and hardware interface failures.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with project managers, field engineers, and client IT stakeholders in Riyadh.
• Prepare comprehensive technical documentation, network diagrams, and configuration backup runbooks.
• Ensure strict adherence to enterprise security guidelines, network uptime targets, and project delivery deadlines.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Proven professional experience in network engineering specializing in Juniper device configuration and administration.
• Strong technical proficiency in dynamic routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLAN, QoS).
• Mandatory bilingual communication proficiency including fluency in Arabic (Arabic speaking resource) and English.
• Mandatory possession of a transferable IQAMA for legal work eligibility in Saudi Arabia.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and incident management skills.
• Ability to join within 7 days after selection.
• Mandatory legal eligibility to work with availability for on-site project operations in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Professional vendor certifications (e.g., Juniper Networks Certified Professional – Enterprise Routing and Switching – JNCIP-ENT, CCNA/CCNP).
• Experience with data center networking architectures, EVPN‑VXLAN, and software‑defined networking (SD‑WAN).
• Familiarity with automated network management and scripting tools (Python, Ansible).
• Prior professional working experience in telecommunications operator or large enterprise network environments in the GCC region.

Application Information

• Application URL: https://www.goheadconsulting.co.uk
• Salary/Rate: Market Competitive / Project-Based Package
• Deadline: Open until filled (Urgent Riyadh Project Opening)
• Notice Period: Join in 7 Days After Selection (Immediate Availability Required)
• Contract Duration: Contract / Full-Time On-Site Project (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Transferable IQAMA Required)

Recruitment Pro Tip

When applying for this Juniper Network Engineer position at Goahead Consulting, ensure your email explicitly includes your notice period, current and expected salary, Juniper hands‑on experience confirmation, and your transferable IQAMA status.