Senior IT Network Specialist

Ninja; Riyad Al Khabra; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a highly skilled Senior IT Network Specialist. This role involves leading and supporting the organization's network infrastructure while ensuring high-performing and secure network operations. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience in networking, a Bachelor's degree in IT or a related field, and relevant certifications like CCNA or CCNP. Opportunities for career growth and a collaborative work environment are offered.

Benefits

Exposure to large-scale retail and warehouse network environments

Career growth and leadership development opportunities

Collaborative work environment with cross-functional IT teams

Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on experience in networking or IT infrastructure.
• Minimum 2 years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Ability to coordinate with various teams and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the organization’s network infrastructure.
• Ensure secure, stable, and high-performing network operations.
• Coordinate closely with internal teams and external vendors.

Skills

Networking

Cybersecurity fundamentals

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field

CCNA / CCNP, Network+, ITIL certifications

Tools

Routers

Switches

Firewalls

Wireless networks

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior IT Network Specialist to lead and support the organization’s network infrastructure. The role is responsible for ensuring secure, stable, and high-performing network operations while coordinating closely with internal IT teams, business stakeholders, and external vendors.

Requirements

• 4+ years of hands‑on experience in networking, IT infrastructure, or technical support.
• Minimum 2 years in a lead or supervisory network role.
• Strong expertise in routers, switches, firewalls, wireless networks, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with network monitoring, incident management, and cybersecurity fundamentals.
• Ability to coordinate with Infrastructure & Security, Applications Support, IT Service Desk, Warehouse & Operations teams, and external vendors / ISPs.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field.
• Certifications : CCNA / CCNP, Network+, ITIL (Network Security fundamentals preferred).
• Strong communication skills and ability to support retail and warehouse operations.

Benefits

• Exposure to large-scale retail and warehouse network environments.
• Career growth and leadership development opportunities.
• Collaborative work environment with cross-functional IT teams.