Senior Infrastructure & Network Engineer | Taqadom Specialized Solutions | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Taqadom Specialized Solutions; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Taqadom Specialized Solutions in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia seeks a senior Infrastructure & Network Engineer to own enterprise infrastructure, network security, virtualization, and backup operations on site. You will deploy Nutanix HCI and VMware, manage Cisco routing/switching, FortiGate security, and Veeam backup strategies to ensure high availability and DR readiness.

CCNP Enterprise (or equivalent), Nutanix and Fortinet/Veeam certifications, excellent English, and proven ITIL-based operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5+ years of progressive professional experience in enterprise infrastructure management and network administration.
• Mandatory current professional certifications in CCNP Enterprise (or equivalent), Nutanix specialist, Fortinet specialist, and Veeam specialist.
• Strong, demonstrable hands‑on professional expertise in Nutanix HCI and VMware virtualization deployment and tuning.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of Cisco enterprise networking, FortiGate firewall administration, and network security.
• Solid practical experience with Veeam Backup & Replication, business continuity planning, and disaster recovery execution.
• Exceptional analytical, troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving capabilities under high-pressure enterprise conditions.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills with strong customer-focused service and stakeholder collaboration abilities.
• Mandatory legal work eligibility and physical availability for full-time on-site operations in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Responsibilities

• Manage, configure, and optimize enterprise IT infrastructure, core networking, security, virtualization, and backup operations.
• Administer Nutanix Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI) and VMware vSphere/ESXi virtualization clusters.
• Design, implement, and troubleshoot Cisco enterprise networking architectures covering advanced routing and switching protocols.
• Configure, monitor, and secure FortiGate firewalls, VPN tunnels, VLANs, and enterprise perimeter network security.
• Execute Veeam Backup & Replication strategies, automated snapshot schedules, off-site replication, and disaster recovery testing.
• Administer Windows Server operating systems, Active Directory domain services, Group Policies, DNS, DHCP, and identity management.
• Drive ITIL-based operational excellence, rapid incident resolution, root cause analysis, and structured problem management.
• Conduct continuous performance monitoring, resource utilization tracking, and proactive enterprise capacity planning.

Skills

CCNP Enterprise

Nutanix Specialist

Fortinet Specialist

Veeam Specialist

VMware vSphere

Cisco Networking

Windows Active Directory

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Nutanix HCI

VMware vSphere/ESXi

FortiGate

Veeam Backup & Replication

Active Directory

Job description

Position Summary

Taqadom Specialized Solutions is actively seeking an experienced, high-caliber, and technical Senior Infrastructure & Network Engineer with robust professional experience in managing and supporting enterprise infrastructure, networking, security, virtualization, and backup operations to join our team on a full-time permanent on-site basis in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Work from Office). In this critical senior technical role, you will be responsible for overseeing mission-critical enterprise infrastructure, administering advanced Nutanix HCI and VMware virtualization environments, and maintaining resilient data protection operations. You will leverage your deep specialist expertise in Cisco enterprise routing and switching, FortiGate network security, Veeam disaster recovery, and Windows Server Active Directory to deliver uncompromised system availability, high security, and operational excellence. This opportunity offers competitive compensation, executive technical visibility, and exceptional career growth prospects within a premier regional digital transformation and IT solutions enterprise.

Detailed Job Description

As a Senior Infrastructure & Network Engineer supporting Taqadom Specialized Solutions in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of enterprise infrastructure management, network security administration, virtualization clustering, and backup resilience. Your day-to-day responsibilities include deploying and administering Nutanix HCI and VMware virtualization platforms, managing Cisco enterprise networking routing and switching infrastructure, configuring FortiGate firewalls and enforcing robust network security policies, executing Veeam Backup & Replication strategies and disaster recovery runbooks, administering Windows Server and Active Directory domains, driving ITIL-based operations including incident and problem management, conducting performance monitoring and proactive capacity planning, and resolving complex network and infrastructure troubleshooting tickets. You will utilize your proactive troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills to resolve complex IT anomalies under strict enterprise service level agreements. Furthermore, you will manage application requirements by sending your updated CV via direct email to Kinjal Kasliwal at [e-mail] with the mandatory subject line “Senior Infrastructure and Network Engineer – Riyadh”, ensuring strict compliance with the mandatory certification requirements (CCNP Enterprise, Nutanix, Fortinet, and Veeam specialist credentials) and Riyadh on-site presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, configure, and optimize enterprise IT infrastructure, core networking, security, virtualization, and backup operations.
• Administer and maintain Nutanix Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI) and VMware vSphere/ESXi virtualization clusters.
• Design, implement, and troubleshoot Cisco enterprise networking architectures covering advanced routing and switching protocols.
• Configure, monitor, and secure FortiGate firewalls, VPN tunnels, VLANs, and enterprise perimeter network security.
• Execute Veeam Backup & Replication strategies, automated snapshot schedules, off-site replication, and disaster recovery testing.
• Administer Windows Server operating systems, Active Directory domain services, Group Policies, DNS, DHCP, and identity management.
• Drive ITIL-based operational excellence, rapid incident resolution, root cause analysis, and structured problem management.
• Conduct continuous performance monitoring, resource utilization tracking, and proactive enterprise capacity planning.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5+ years of progressive professional experience in enterprise infrastructure management and network administration.
• Mandatory current professional certifications in CCNP Enterprise (or equivalent), Nutanix specialist, Fortinet specialist, and Veeam specialist.
• Strong, demonstrable hands‑on professional expertise in Nutanix HCI and VMware virtualization deployment and tuning.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of Cisco enterprise networking, FortiGate firewall administration, and network security.
• Solid practical experience with Veeam Backup & Replication, business continuity planning, and disaster recovery execution.
• Exceptional analytical, troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving capabilities under high-pressure enterprise conditions.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills with strong customer-focused service and stakeholder collaboration abilities.
• Mandatory legal work eligibility and physical availability for full-time on-site operations in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Advanced professional certifications such as VMware Certified Professional (VCP), Nutanix Certified Professional (NCP), or CISSP.
• Prior professional working experience in top-tier IT service providers, systems integrators, or large enterprise corporate environments.
• Hands‑on familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and hybrid cloud infrastructure integration.
• Experience with automated scripting (PowerShell, Python) for infrastructure provisioning and operational task automation.

Application Information

• Company Website: https://www.taqadom.com
• Salary/Rate: Market Competitive / Enterprise IT Package
• Deadline: Open until filled (Urgent Riyadh On‑Site Opening)
• Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days Preferred
• Contract Duration: Permanent / Full-Time On‑Site Engagement (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Work from Office)