Senior Juniper Resident Engineer (Network Security)

Saudi Networkers Services (SNS Group); Riyadh; On-site; SAR 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Network Manager responsible for overseeing large-scale network operations and team dynamics. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Juniper products and relevant certifications, ensuring company policies and procedures are met for optimal network uptime. This role offers a chance to lead in a fast-paced environment, shaping the future of network management in the region.

Qualifications

• JNCIE SEC accreditation is mandatory.
• At least 6 years’ experience in managing large distributed networks.
• ITIL v3 Foundation certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Manage a large enterprise/Govt sector in KSA.
• Handle team escalations and enforce procedures.
• Perform periodic network audits and align with best practices.

Skills

Network Management

Vendor Management

Team Management

Education

BE degree in Computers or Information Technology

Master’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Tools

Juniper Networking Products

F5 LTM

Job description

• Responsible for managing a large enterprise / Govt sector in KSA
• Day to day management of the team by handling escalations
• Defining and enforcing the procedures and policies to ensure 100% uptime
• Helping with the overall network architecture and vendor management
• Performing periodic network audits and deploying the industry best practices
• Responsible for making Incident reports, Root cause analysis and sharing with the customer
• Responsible for reviewing the changes and active participation in CAB discussions
• Responsible for maintaining documentation, diagram, Incident Reports, Root Cause Analysis etc.,

• JNCIE SEC accreditation is Mandatory , and deep knowledge of Juniper networking products like SSG, ISG, STRM, SSL VPN Gateway, M10i, J Series and EX series switches etc.,
At least 6 years of experience in managing large distributed networks.
• Experience in running large enterprise networks on a 24×7 basis.
• Deep understanding of OSPF and BGP protocols’ operation principle, switching technologies etc.,
• Knowledge of IP network design, WAN and LAN networking (MSTP and RSTP knowledge is essential) and multi service CoPP / QoS installations
• Experience in Juniper Security / Firewalls, Load balancers like F5 LTM is a plus.
• Must have experience in managing distributed teams is an added advantage.
• Experience in Juniper M/J/EX series is needed
• Experience in managing customer is a plus.
• Experience in vendor management is a plus.
• Comfortable to work under pressure environment.
• ITIL v3 Foundation certification is mandatory.
Educational Qualification: Mandatory : BE degree in Computers or Information Technology or Bachelor’s Master’s degree in Computer science or information technology.

About The Company

Saudi Networkers Services Founded in late 2001, SNS was initially established as a joint venture between Networkers International (Networkers MSB) a UK based company and Saudi Networkers Services a Saudi based company.
- SNS has more than 1,600 employees across the MENA region.
- SNS is an ISO 9001 certified company.
- SNS reaches 380 Contractors till the moment in KSA Only.
- Extensive database 70,000+ Active professional candidates.
- Experienced in our field with more than 8 years of doing such a
business.