Network Systems & Data Security 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 involves administering and managing network security and cybersecurity operations The administrator will handle multiple security tools perform end-to-end administration configuration tuning patching and upgrades of security platforms

Responsibilities

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

3 to 4 years 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: F5 (ASM, APM, GTM)
• Experience with DDoS Protection: Arbor, Akamai
• Strong understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, routing, switching)
• Experience with scripting/automation (PowerShell, Python) is a plus
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills