Network Security & Systems Administrator

Client of Alpha Data Recruitment; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

This role focuses on administering and managing network security and cybersecurity operations across multi-vendor environments. You will configure, tune, patch, and upgrade security platforms while handling security tools including firewalls, WAF, VPN, DNS, and DDoS protection, plus endpoint security.

3–4 years of relevant experience, strong networking knowledge, and scripting skills (PowerShell, Python) are essential, with excellent analytical, problem solving, and communication abilities.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of relevant experience in network security, cybersecurity operations, or security administration roles.
• Hands-on experience with firewalls (Cisco Firepower, Palo Alto).
• Experience with WAF/VPN/DNS and DDoS protection is required.

Responsibilities

• Administer multiple security tools including firewalls, WAF, VPN, DNS, DDoS protection, and endpoint and email security; perform end-to-end administration, configuration, tuning, patching, and upgrades of security platforms.
• Manage complex multi-vendor environments and troubleshoot integrations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Tools

Cisco Firepower

Palo Alto

F5 ASM

F5 APM

F5 GTM

Arbor

Akamai

PowerShell

Python

Job description

This role focuses on administering and managing network security and cybersecurity operations across multi-vendor environments. You will configure, tune, patch, and upgrade security platforms while handling security tools including firewalls, WAF, VPN, DNS, and DDoS protection, plus endpoint security.

3–4 years of relevant experience, strong networking knowledge, and scripting skills (PowerShell, Python) are essential, with excellent analytical, problem solving, and communication abilities.