Senior Network Administrator | Riyadh

Tech Junction Ltd; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech Junction Ltd in Riyadh is seeking an experienced Senior Network Administrator to manage multi-site enterprise networks, security, and voice infrastructure on-site. The role focuses on Cisco Meraki, CUCM voice gateways, SIP trunking, VLANs, VPNs, and firewall policies to ensure high availability and performance.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of enterprise networking experience, bilingual English/Arabic communication, and proven ability to collaborate with IT and security teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5+ years of multi-site enterprise network administration experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco Meraki, routing & switching, VLANs, VPNs, and firewalls.
• Experience configuring CUCM, voice gateways, and SIP trunking.
• Proficiency in TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and cabling standards.
• Proficiency in English and Arabic languages (written and spoken).
• Legal work eligibility in Saudi Arabia with on-site availability in Riyadh.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, deploy, and maintain multi-site enterprise networks and topologies.
• Administer Cisco Meraki devices, wireless APs, and security appliances across regional offices.
• Implement and troubleshoot VLANs, VPNs, site-to-site tunnels, and firewall policies.
• Manage CUCM, voice gateways, analog/digital trunks, and SIP integrations.
• Oversee core services TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and IPAM.
• Supervise cabling installations, patch panels, MDF/IDF rooms, and documentation.
• Ensure high-availability SLAs, security baselines, and DR plans.
• Collaborate with IT support, cybersecurity, and regional stakeholders.

Skills

Networking concepts

English & Arabic bilingual

Analytical problem-solving

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Networking

Tools

Cisco Meraki

CUCM

SIP trunking

TCP/IP

DNS/DHCP

VLANs

VPNs

Firewalls

ITIL

Job description

Position Summary

We are actively seeking an experienced, high-caliber, and technical Senior Network Administrator to join our enterprise information technology team in Riyadh on a full-time permanent on-site basis. In this critical network infrastructure role, you will be responsible for managing, securing, and scaling multi-site enterprise networks, routing and switching architectures, firewalls, and unified communications platforms. You will leverage your deep specialist expertise in Cisco Meraki, CUCM voice gateways, SIP protocols, and advanced TCP/IP network services to deliver uncompromised system availability and operational excellence. This opportunity offers competitive compensation, executive technical visibility, and exceptional career growth prospects within a premier regional enterprise.

Detailed Job Description

As a Senior Network Administrator supporting advanced multi-site enterprise networks in Riyadh, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of network routing, switching, perimeter security, and voice telephony infrastructure. Your day-to-day responsibilities include configuring and troubleshooting Cisco Meraki switches and wireless access points, managing VLANs, site-to-site VPNs, and next-generation firewall policies, and maintaining Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) environments, voice gateways, and SIP trunks. You will also oversee core network services such as TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP, supervise structured cabling layouts, and ensure strict compliance with ITIL service management frameworks. Furthermore, you will manage application requirements via direct email to [e-mail], ensuring strict compliance with 5+ years of enterprise network experience and bilingual communication standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, deploy, and maintain multi-site enterprise network infrastructures, routing topologies, and switching architectures.
• Administer Cisco Meraki cloud-managed networking equipment, wireless access points, and security appliances across regional offices.
• Implement, monitor, and troubleshoot VLANs, enterprise VPNs, site-to-site tunnels, and firewall security policies.
• Manage Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM), voice gateways, analog/digital trunks, and Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) integrations.
• Administer core network services including TCP/IP addressing, DNS zones, DHCP scopes, and IPAM.
• Supervise structured cabling installations, patch panel management, MDF/IDF room standards, and physical layer documentation.
• Ensure strict adherence to high-availability service level agreements (SLAs), network security baselines, and disaster recovery plans.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with IT support teams, cybersecurity analysts, and regional business stakeholders.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5+ years of progressive professional experience in multi-site enterprise network administration and infrastructure support.
• Strong hands-on operational experience with Cisco Meraki networking, advanced routing and switching, VLANs, VPNs, and firewalls.
• Practical working experience configuring and managing Cisco CUCM, voice gateways, and SIP trunking technologies.
• Comprehensive knowledge of core network protocols and services: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and structured cabling standards.
• Proficiency in English and Arabic languages (written and spoken) for effective regional and technical stakeholder communication.
• Mandatory legal work eligibility in Saudi Arabia with local residency and availability for on-site operations in Riyadh.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication capabilities.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Professional vendor certifications (e.g., Cisco Certified Network Associate – CCNA, Cisco Certified Network Professional – CCNP).
• ITIL Foundation certification or formal training in IT service management frameworks.
• Prior professional working experience in large retail, commercial, or enterprise conglomerates across the GCC region.
• Familiarity with network automation scripting in Python or Bash for configuration backups and monitoring.

Job Details

Salary/Rate: Market Competitive / Regional Enterprise Package

Contract Duration: Permanent / Full-Time On-Site (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)

Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days

Deadline: Open until filled (Urgent Riyadh On-Site Opening)

Recruitment Pro Tip

When applying for this Senior Network Administrator position, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your multi-site Cisco Meraki, CUCM voice gateway, and firewall configuration experience, alongside your bilingual proficiency.