Network Security Engineer

ALESAYI HOLDING | العيسائي القابضة; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology and security firm in Jeddah is seeking a Network and Cybersecurity Engineer to design and maintain secure network infrastructure. Responsibilities include managing firewalls, conducting security assessments, and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and has 5-7 years of experience in the field, particularly with Palo Alto and Sophos technologies.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in network and cybersecurity engineering.
• Proven experience with Palo Alto Networks and Sophos XG / Central firewalls.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, VPNs, and DNS/DHCP.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain secure network infrastructure.
• Manage and optimize firewalls, including security policies and traffic monitoring.
• Conduct regular security assessments and monitor network performance.

Skills

Network infrastructure design

Firewall management

Network security controls

Performance monitoring

System administration

Security assessments

Documentation

Compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

Palo Alto Networks

Sophos XG / Central

FortiGate

Cisco or similar technologies

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain secure network infrastructure (LAN, WAN, VPN, and Wireless).
• Manage and optimize Palo Alto and Sophos firewalls, including security policies, VPNs, and traffic monitoring.
• Implement and maintain network security controls such as intrusion prevention, content filtering, and endpoint protection.
• Monitor and analyze network performance and security incidents using tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, and vulnerability scanners.
• Support system administration tasks, including server configuration, patching, and basic troubleshooting for Windows and Linux environments.
• Conduct regular security assessments.
• Collaborate with cloud and application teams to secure hybrid and cloud environments.
• Maintain documentation of network diagrams, configurations, and security policies.
• Ensure compliance with company IT policies, Local and international cybersecurity standards

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in network and cybersecurity engineering.
• Proven experience with Palo Alto Networks and Sophos XG / Central firewalls.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, VPNs, and DNS/DHCP.
• Hands-on experience with FortiGate, Cisco, or similar networking technologies is a plus.
• Basic system administration knowledge (Windows Server, Active Directory, Linux).
• Familiar with cybersecurity frameworks and tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS, vulnerability management).