Network Engineer L3 | Confidential Employer | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Confidential Employer; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced Network Engineer L3 to design, implement, and support large-scale enterprise and service provider networks. You will ensure high availability, performance, and operational excellence across data centers, WANs, and core infrastructure.

The role requires deep Cisco expertise (IOS XR, NCS 55xx, ASR 9K), strong MPLS, OSPF, BGP, VXLAN knowledge, and Nexus 7K/9K/Aci experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field is required.
• 8–10+ years of networking experience is expected.
• Strong expertise in Cisco routing and switching is essential.
• Experience with Cisco IOS XR, NCS 55xx, and ASR 9K platforms is required.
• Deep understanding of MPLS, OSPF, BGP, L2 VPN, L3 VPN, and VXLAN.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco Nexus 7K, Nexus 9K, and Cisco ACI.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills; ability to work in mission-critical production environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support enterprise and service provider network infrastructure.
• Configure and maintain Cisco routers, switches, and data center networking platforms.
• Manage MPLS, OSPF, BGP, L2 VPN, L3 VPN, and VXLAN technologies.
• Administer Cisco IOS XR environments and service provider routing infrastructure.
• Support Cisco NCS 55xx, ASR 9K, Nexus 7K/9K, and ACI deployments.
• Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco Nexus 7000/9000 environments.
• Monitor network performance and optimize for reliability and efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and document designs and standards.

Skills

Cisco routing

Cisco switching

MPLS

OSPF

BGP

VXLAN

Cisco ACI

Nexus 7K/9K

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Cisco IOS XR

NCS 55xx

ASR 9K

Nexus 7K

Nexus 9K

Cisco ACI

Job description

Position Summary

An excellent opportunity is available for an experienced Network Engineer L3 to join a leading technology and infrastructure environment in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, implementation, optimization, and support of large-scale enterprise and service provider network infrastructure, ensuring high availability, performance, and operational excellence.

Detailed Job Description

The Network Engineer L3 will serve as a senior technical resource responsible for managing complex network environments across routing, switching, data center, and WAN infrastructures. The role requires deep expertise in Cisco technologies, MPLS networking, routing protocols, VPN services, and modern data center architectures. The ideal candidate will work closely with infrastructure teams, operations teams, and business stakeholders to support mission-critical services, network modernization initiatives, and operational excellence programs. This position offers the opportunity to work with advanced Cisco platforms, enterprise data centers, and large-scale network deployments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support enterprise and service provider network infrastructure.
• Configure and maintain Cisco routers, switches, and data center networking platforms.
• Manage MPLS, OSPF, BGP, L2 VPN, L3 VPN, and VXLAN technologies.
• Administer Cisco IOS XR environments and service provider routing infrastructure.
• Support Cisco NCS 55xx and ASR 9000 series platforms.
• Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco Nexus 7000 and Nexus 9000 environments.
• Support Cisco ACI fabric implementation and operations.
• Monitor network performance and identify opportunities for optimization.
• Troubleshoot complex network incidents and restore services within agreed SLAs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement infrastructure projects.
• Document network designs, procedures, and operational standards.
• Ensure network security, stability, and scalability.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8-10+ years of networking experience.
• Strong expertise in Cisco routing and switching technologies.
• Experience with Cisco IOS XR, NCS 55xx, and ASR 9K platforms.
• Deep understanding of MPLS, OSPF, BGP, L2 VPN, L3 VPN, and VXLAN.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco Nexus 7K, Nexus 9K, and Cisco ACI.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work within mission-critical production environments.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent networking certifications.
• Data center architecture experience.
• Network automation exposure.
• Cloud networking knowledge.
• Experience in large enterprise or telecommunications environments.
• Arabic language proficiency.

Why Apply

• Work with cutting-edge Cisco enterprise and service provider technologies.
• Participate in large-scale network transformation projects.
• Gain exposure to advanced data center and MPLS infrastructures.
• Collaborate with highly skilled technology teams.
• Expand expertise within a fast-growing technology environment.

Application Information

• Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Candidates must currently be based in Saudi Arabia.
• Valid or transferable Iqama required.
• Immediate joiners or candidates serving a short notice period are preferred.

Recruitment Pro Tip

• Candidates should highlight hands-on experience with Cisco IOS XR, MPLS deployments, BGP routing, Cisco ACI, network migrations, troubleshooting complex incidents, and any relevant Cisco certifications.
• Quantifiable achievements and large-scale network project experience can significantly strengthen your application.