Senior Network Administrator

BAE SYSTEMS; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Riyadh is seeking an experienced Network Administrator to provide technical support, maintain network systems, and manage security solutions. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree in computer science, at least 10 years of experience, and advanced MS Office skills. This role offers a competitive salary and employee benefits, including healthcare and gym membership access.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous leave allowance

Full health care scheme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10+ years’ experience in Network Administration.
• Strong industrial experience with LAN and WAN design architecture.
• Experience with planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise for RSAF support.
• Maintain Data Communication network systems and servers.
• Administer and maintain Security Infrastructure computer systems.

Skills

Technical expertise in network support

LAN/Network administration

Oracle and SQL Server administration

Advanced MS Office skills

Numerate and strong English language skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information systems

Tools

MS Project

Job description

(Saudi National Only)

Grade: G5

Location: Riyadh

Working hours: full time

Advert closing: 08/12/2025

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise to ensure that the RSAF is provided with immediate support and sound practices based on user requirements. This includes the maintenance of Data Communication network systems, network servers, and LAN based software and utilities.
• Provide LAN technical support services for networking solutions, system configurations and LAN based software and utilities. Install maintain and tune system servers and workstations. Manage network data security and access control.
• Assist in the definition of Customer Requirements for LAN/WAN infrastructures.
• Identify failures/failure trends and resolves network design and maintenance issues.
• Communicate with senior management to implement, update, and manage network security service tools.
• Execute on-site installation, setup, and integration of internal network devices.
• Administer and ensures maintenance and updating of all Security Infrastructure computer systems and hardware platforms.
• Assist executive management in designing and implementing network security plans and checklists for intrusion prevention.
• Conduct network risk assessments, conduct network vulnerability scans, provide technical and encryption options for solutions.
• Ensure his skills are updated in the latest security threats and solutions by attending appropriate courses, using reference material, internet resources, and vendor sponsored seminars.
• Recommend and specify the purchase of related products and services.
• Interface with the system users to provide a service, guidance and direction for LAN, server and desktop workstation problems.
• Develop network server policies and standards for system requirements, installation, upgrades, backup strategies, disaster recovery, and continuity of business operations.
• Manage servers and their associated operating systems and utilities.
• Manage backup, Exchange, print, application Servers.
• Manage security solutions – e.g. Firewall, anti-virus and intrusion detection systems.
• Manage all network hardware and equipment – e.g. Routers, switches, hubs and UPS.
• Manage the installation, configuration, maintenance, upgrade, and troubleshooting of end users – e.g. Workstation hardware, software, and peripheral devices.
• Ensure network connectivity of all workstations.
• Develop, implement and maintain policies, procedures.
• Administer and maintain end user accounts, permissions, and access rights.
• Perform server and security audits.
• Perform system backups and recovery.
• Monitor and test network performance and provide network performance statistics and reports.
• Participate in bespoke EW software design reviews, factory acceptance tests, site acceptance tests, and software evaluation.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information systems.
• A Minimum of 10+ years’ experience in Network Administration.
• A strong Industrial Experience with local area and wide area network design architecture.
• An understanding of Oracle and Microsoft SQL server database administration.
• Experience with use of planning tools such as MS project.
• MS office skills (Advanced).

Numerate and Strong English language skills.

SAUDI NATIONAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including a generous leave and leave allowance, a full health care scheme and access to discounted gym membership.

BAE Systems

BAE Systems has a heritage of commitment to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. For 50 years, we have provided the platforms and services that support the Saudi armed forces to defend the interests of the Kingdom. In support of the Saudi Arabia National Objectives, we’ve invested heavily in the development of Saudi people, technology, infrastructure and local companies in the defence supply chain. Our investments have helped to

Develop the Saudi defence industry as well as developing a skilled and highly productive workforce.

(BAE Systems KSA is committed to the full inclusion of qualified people with disabilities. As part of this commitment, BAE Systems KSA will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation during the job application or interview process, and or to perform essential job functions).

Note: All appointments in Saudi Arabia are subject to receipt of all necessary Government and/or Customer approvals.