Senior Cloud Network & Security Architect

CNTXT; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

CNTXT is seeking a Network & Security Expert to design, implement, and maintain secure cloud network architectures in Riyadh. You will lead initiatives, mentor engineers, and collaborate with IT teams to enforce security policies and generate detailed incident reports.

The role requires deep expertise in routing, firewalls, VPNs, IAM, load balancing, and cloud platforms, with strong leadership and communication skills to align stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in cloud infrastructure operations and security design.
• Expertise in enterprise network design and routing protocols (BGP/OSPF/ISIS).
• Strong firewall and VPN deployment knowledge (FortiGate, Palo Alto, GlobalProtect, DMVPN).
• Identity and access management with Cisco ISE.
• Experience with load balancers (F5, A10) and wireless controllers (Cisco WLC).
• Cloud and virtualization proficiency (Oracle Cloud, Cloudflare, VMware).
• Certifications such as CCNP Security, PCNSE, NSE1, PMP preferred.
• Excellent analytical, leadership, and stakeholder communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure, scalable cloud network architectures.
• Lead security initiatives and mentor junior engineers.
• Deploy and manage perimeters with firewalls, VPNs, and security appliances.
• Perform risk assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration tests.
• Develop and maintain network topologies and security docs.
• Collaborate across IT teams to enforce security policies and incident reports.

Skills

Multi-cloud experience

BGP/OSPF/ISIS

STP/HSRP/VRRP

FortiGate

Palo Alto

GlobalProtect/DMVPN

Cisco ISE

F5/A10

Cisco WLC

Oracle Cloud

Cloudflare

VMware

CCNP Security

PCNSE

NSE 1

PMP

Leadership

Communication

Tools

FortiGate

Palo Alto

GlobalProtect

DMVPN

Cisco ISE

F5

A10

Cisco WLC

Job description

CNTXT is seeking a Network & Security Expert to design, implement, and maintain secure cloud network architectures in Riyadh. You will lead initiatives, mentor engineers, and collaborate with IT teams to enforce security policies and generate detailed incident reports.

The role requires deep expertise in routing, firewalls, VPNs, IAM, load balancing, and cloud platforms, with strong leadership and communication skills to align stakeholders.