Network Technician

Sisco Jobs; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Sisco Jobs is recruiting on behalf of a client for a Network Technician position in Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on LAN/WAN/WLAN infrastructure installation, configuration, and troubleshooting, with emphasis on CCNA concepts and hardware support.

The successful candidate will install and maintain networking equipment, diagnose connectivity issues, and document configurations. Diploma or Bachelor’s in CS/IT/Networking is typical, and vendor certifications are advantageous.

Qualifications

• CCNA-level networking knowledge including routing, switching, TCP/IP, VLANs.
• WLAN installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Network troubleshooting across LAN/WAN and wireless networks.
• Router and switch configuration and maintenance.
• Computer hardware installation and repair.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot LAN, WAN, and WLAN infrastructure.
• Configure and support routers, switches, wireless APs and related devices.
• Diagnose connectivity, IP addressing, DNS, DHCP, and routing issues.
• Perform hardware installation, replacement, preventive maintenance, and fault diagnosis.
• Monitor network availability and resolve incidents within service timelines.
• Configure TCP/IP, VLANs, basic routing, switching, and wireless parameters.
• Maintain diagrams, device configurations, troubleshooting records, and documentation.
• Coordinate with technical teams and users to resolve network and hardware-related problems.

Skills

CCNA Networking

WLAN

Network Troubleshooting

Router & Switch Configuration

Computer Hardware

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Information Technology/Electronics/Networking

Vendor-specific networking or wireless certifications advantageous

Job description

We are Sisco Jobs, a recruitment consultancy based in Trichy, Tamil Nadu. We are hiring on behalf of our client for the position of Network Technician in Saudi Arabia. Our client is seeking skilled and motivated networking professionals with strong knowledge of CCNA concepts, WLAN technologies, network infrastructure, troubleshooting, and computer hardware.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot LAN, WAN, and WLAN network infrastructure.
• Configure and support routers, switches, wireless access points, and related networking equipment.
• Diagnose network connectivity, latency, IP addressing, DNS, DHCP, and routing issues.
• Perform hardware installation, replacement, preventive maintenance, and fault diagnosis for network and computer equipment.
• Monitor network availability and resolve connectivity incidents within required service timelines.
• Configure TCP/IP settings, VLANs, basic routing, switching, and wireless network parameters.
• Maintain network diagrams, device configurations, troubleshooting records, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with technical teams and users to resolve network and hardware-related problems.

Required Skills

• CCNA Networking: Strong understanding of routing, switching, TCP/IP, subnetting, VLANs, and standard networking concepts.
• WLAN: Ability to install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain wireless networks and access points.
• Network Troubleshooting: Ability to diagnose connectivity, addressing, routing, switching, and performance issues.
• Router & Switch Configuration: Working knowledge of configuring and maintaining enterprise networking devices.
• Computer Hardware: Ability to identify, install, replace, and troubleshoot computer and networking hardware components.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of network monitoring and diagnostic utilities.
• Familiarity with structured cabling, patch panels, and physical network infrastructure.
• Experience documenting configurations and maintaining network inventory.

Work Experience Requirements

The posting does not specify an experience requirement. Typical requirement for this type of Network Technician role: approximately 2-5 years of hands-on networking or IT infrastructure experience, preferably involving routers, switches, WLAN, troubleshooting, and hardware support.

Education

Minimum: Typical - Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, Networking, or a related discipline

Additional: Vendor-specific networking or wireless certifications are advantageous