Network Systems Engineer - IP Networks

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parsons career development

Job summary

Parsons Corporation in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia seeks a Network Systems Engineer to support enterprise IP networks, monitoring, and automation. You willDevelop software and scripts, configure TCP/IP environments, and provide technical guidance across multidisciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes reliability, security, and performance in mission-critical networks with opportunities to enhance monitoring platforms and reporting tools.

Qualifications

• This role requires a Saudi national with a technical degree and hands-on network experience.
• Experience with enterprise IP networks, monitoring tools, and automation is essential.
• Demonstrated scripting ability and familiarity with web technologies is expected.

Responsibilities

• Monitor enterprise networks for performance, availability and service health.
• Analyze metrics and prepare technical reports for stakeholders.
• Configure TCP/IP environments and related protocols.
• Develop automation scripts to improve network operations.
• Maintain documentation and support incident resolution.
• Collaborate across IT, cybersecurity, and project teams.

Skills

Network engineering

Network administration

Enterprise IP networks

Telecommunications networks

TCP/IP

SNMP

Automation scripting

C

C++

Java

HTML

CGI

ASP

Windows Server

UNIX/Linux

Solaris

Systems integration

Incident resolution

Configuration management

Cybersecurity awareness

Virtualization

Cloud networking

CCNA

CCNP

Network+

JNCIA

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / IT / Telecommunications

Master’s degree (advantage)

Tools

HP OpenView

Netcool

NerveCenter

Job description

Job Overview

Network Systems Engineer – IP Networks in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is an IT and Services hiring opportunity for a Saudi national with experience supporting enterprise telecommunications, IP networks, network monitoring, systems integration, automation scripting, and operational network performance. The role supports reliable, secure, and high‑performing network services across mission‑critical environments by combining technical troubleshooting, network administration, software development, and performance optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor enterprise telecommunications and IP networks for performance, availability, reliability, and service health.
• Analyze network metrics, system events, operational trends, and performance data to support capacity planning and service reporting.
• Prepare clear network performance updates, technical reports, and operational summaries for internal teams and stakeholders.
• Configure, monitor, and support TCP/IP‑based environments and related communication protocols.
• Use enterprise network management platforms to identify issues, troubleshoot faults, and improve operational visibility.
• Support integration, maintenance, and improvement of network monitoring tools and management solutions.
• Develop and maintain software applications using C, C++, Java, or similar programming languages where required.
• Build automation scripts using PERL, AWK, SED, Shell, or equivalent scripting technologies to improve network operations.
• Develop web‑based interfaces, dashboards, and reporting tools using HTML, CGI, ASP, or similar web technologies.
• Investigate network events, identify root causes, and recommend performance improvement or optimization actions.
• Assist with troubleshooting complex network, telecommunications, and systems issues during incident resolution.
• Support network upgrades, systems implementations, technology refresh activities, and operational enhancement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, configuration records, operational procedures, and support instructions.
• Collaborate with IT, systems engineering, telecommunications, cybersecurity, and project teams to deliver stable network services.
• Provide technical guidance to managers, project teams, and operational stakeholders on network‑related matters.
• Help identify opportunities to improve automation, monitoring accuracy, network resilience, and operational efficiency.
• Perform additional responsibilities related to network systems engineering as required.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in network engineering, systems engineering, telecommunications, or IT infrastructure support.
• Saudi national candidate (required for this role).
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking principles, enterprise communication protocols, and network administration practices.
• Working knowledge of SNMP, ATM, Frame Relay, and enterprise networking concepts.
• Experience developing software using C, C++, Java, or comparable programming languages.
• Experience writing automation scripts using PERL, AWK, SED, Shell, or similar scripting tools.
• Hands‑on familiarity with enterprise network management, monitoring, and operational support tools.
• Familiarity with web development technologies such as HTML, CGI, ASP, or equivalent technologies.
• Knowledge of Windows and UNIX/Linux operating systems, including Solaris or Windows Server environments.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, diagnostic, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for reporting, documentation, and stakeholder support.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field (advantage).
• Experience with commercial telecommunications, enterprise IP networks, or mission‑critical infrastructure (preferred).
• Experience with monitoring platforms such as HP OpenView, Netcool, NerveCenter, or equivalent solutions (valuable).
• Industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, Network+, JNCIA, or equivalent (considered an asset).

Skills Set

• Network engineering
• Network administration
• Enterprise IP networks
• Telecommunications networks
• TCP/IP, SNMP, ATM, Frame Relay
• Network monitoring, network performance analysis, capacity planning, operational reporting
• Network troubleshooting, systems engineering, network management tools, HP OpenView, Netcool, NerveCenter
• Automation scripting (PERL, AWK, SED, Shell), C, C++, Java, HTML, CGI, ASP
• Windows Server, UNIX, Linux, Solaris
• Systems integration, incident resolution, technical documentation, configuration management
• Secure network operations, cybersecurity awareness, virtualization, cloud networking, hybrid infrastructure
• CCNA, CCNP, Network+, JNCIA

Why Join Us

This role offers a valuable opportunity for a Saudi national to build technical depth in enterprise networking, telecommunications systems, automation, and mission‑critical infrastructure support. The position provides exposure to large‑scale network environments, modern monitoring platforms, systems integration work, and continuous improvement initiatives. It is a strong fit for a developing network engineer who wants stable career growth, hands‑on technical responsibility, and practical experience with high‑performance digital infrastructure.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation is a global engineering, construction, and technology‑focused program management company supporting major infrastructure, transportation, defense, urban development, and digital systems projects. In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Parsons supports complex programs through technical expertise, project delivery, systems integration, network reliability, safety focus, and client‑centered solutions across demanding operational environments.