Network Security Engineer - Cisco Solutions

TIS; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the Riyadh Region is seeking a skilled Network Security Engineer with 5-6 years of hands-on experience in managing and supporting network security solutions. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Cisco technologies and possess relevant certifications. Key responsibilities include developing network diagrams, troubleshooting connectivity issues, and conducting security audits. This role also offers opportunities to work on various IT projects.

Qualifications

• 5-6 years of hands-on experience as a Network Security Engineer.
• Experience in implementing, configuring, and managing network security solutions.
• Familiarity with compliance standards and security policies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain network-related diagrams.
• Support daily network and voice connectivity issues.
• Perform security reviews and audits of network security design.

Skills

Network security solutions

Cisco Solutions

IPsec VPN

DDoS protection

EDR solutions

Education

Relevant professional certifications (CCNA, CCNP Security)

Tools

Cisco switches and routers

Firewalls

Web proxies

Job description

Job Description

• Develop and maintain network-related diagrams.
• Support daily network and voice connectivity issues for end users.
• Plan, implement and monitor the network for the firm.
• Oversee new deployments in network core or network security.
• Perform security reviews and audit of network security design, configuration, and logs to ensure compliance with security policies and best security practices.
• Maintain LAN, WAN, and server architecture as per business policy.
• Support IT projects in network, voice, and network security tasks and issues.
• Implementation & Troubleshooting of IPsec Site-to-Site & Client-to-Site VPN.
• Administrate, manage, document, and log support for all firewalls.
• Support email gateway requirements, track emails, and troubleshoot email delivery.
• Monitor web security gateways, perimeter security, network access controls, and endpoint security.
• Administrate and manage web proxies and secure users' internet access.
• Coordinate with external vendors for renewing and purchasing current support and new products as required.
• Coordinate and support audits with external regulators such as Tadawul/CMA or internal audit and other advisory bodies as necessary to maintain a strong security posture.

Requirements

• MUST HAVE
• 5-6 years of hands‑on experience as a Network Security Engineer, experienced in implementing, configuring, managing and supporting network and Cisco network security solutions.
• Switches and routers (Cisco Solutions).
• Network security solutions and firewalls (Cisco Solutions).
• IPS/IDS and DDoS protection.
• Network security protocols.
• WAF and web proxy solutions.
• Manage EDR solutions.
• Email security gateways.
• Network load balancers and VPNs.
• Relevant professional certifications such as CCNA, CCNP Security.
• Transferable Iqama is a must.