Network Specialist

Confidential Government; معهد تدريب المديرية العامة للسجون بالمنطقة الشرقية; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A Government Organization in Saudi Arabia seeks a Network Specialist to handle network design, implementation, and support. The role involves ensuring network reliability and security while collaborating with IT teams. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience, a bachelor's degree in a related field, and relevant certifications. This position offers opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of overall experience in IT.
• Proven experience in network design and implementation.
• Strong knowledge of security protocols and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and deploy secure network infrastructure.
• Monitor and maintain network performance and security.
• Collaborate with teams for service availability.

Skills

Network Design

Network Troubleshooting

Security Management

Documentation Skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in Computer Science/IT/MIS

MS degree in Computer Science/IT

Tools

CCNA

ITIL

CCNP (Security)

Job description

Overview:

As part of the IT Infrastructure team, this role is responsible for installing, configuring, monitoring, and maintaining the organization's computer systems to ensure smooth and efficient operations. The Network Specialist plays a critical role in providing Level 2 (L2) support for IT incidents and service tickets and actively participates in cross-functional IT projects alongside various managers and teams.

Key Accountabilities

1. Network Design and Implementation

• Design, configure, and deploy secure and scalable network infrastructure including LAN, WAN, VPN, and wireless solutions.
• Plan and optimize network layouts to maximize performance and security.
• Install and configure networking equipment such as routers, switches, firewalls, and access points.

2. Network Maintenance and Support

• Monitor and maintain network performance to ensure reliability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network-related issues promptly.
• Conduct routine maintenance and apply updates or patches to network systems.

3. Security Management

• Implement and manage security protocols including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
• Monitor for unauthorized access or suspicious activity and respond to security threats.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and enforce compliance with security policies.

4. Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of network topology, device configurations, and standard procedures.
• Generate reports on performance metrics, incidents, and security events.
• Track and manage hardware/software inventory and licensing records.

5. Network Optimization

• Analyze traffic and bandwidth usage to identify performance improvements.
• Recommend and implement upgrades or changes to enhance network efficiency and reliability.
• Apply best practices for performance tuning and optimization.

6. Collaboration and Support

• Collaborate with IT support teams, system administrators, and third-party vendors to ensure continuous service availability.
• Provide technical support and guidance to end-users regarding network connectivity.
• Assist in the integration of new systems or applications requiring network access.

7. Compliance and Best Practices

• Ensure adherence to organizational policies and relevant industry standards in network configuration.
• Stay current with evolving technologies and networking trends.
• Participate in internal and external audits and assessments.

8. Disaster Recovery and Backup

• Develop, maintain, and periodically test disaster recovery procedures for the network environment.
• Ensure proper backup and redundancy strategies are in place for critical infrastructure components.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s in computer/IT/MIS, etc.
• Preferred: MS degree in Computer/IT/ etc.

Certifications:

• CCNA, ITIL, CCNP (Security)

Experience

• Required: 3-5 years overall