Senior Network Engineer

Jobs for Humanity; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions organization in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Engineer. The role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining complex network infrastructures. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience and strong knowledge in networking protocols, security measures, and vendor management. Join a team focused on optimizing network performance and ensuring robust security measures.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in network administration and design.
• Strong vendor management and project coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy LAN, WAN, WLAN, and VPN networks.
• Implement security measures and manage access controls.
• Perform upgrades, patches, and troubleshooting for network issues.
• Use monitoring tools for performance monitoring and proactive alerts.
• Manage vendor relationships and oversee network projects.
• Maintain documentation of network configurations and incidents.
• Collaborate with IT, cybersecurity, and compliance teams.

Skills

Network Design & Implementation

Network Security

Network Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Vendor Management

Strong understanding of networking protocols

Proficiency in network monitoring tools

Education

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

Certifications like CCNP, CCNP Data Center Core, Fortinet NSE, or Palo Alto PCNSE

Tools

SolarWinds

Nagios

Cisco

Juniper

Fortinet

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Engineer to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our organization's complex network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in enterprise networking and a passion for optimizing network performance and security.

Responsibilities

• Network Design & Implementation: Design and deploy LAN, WAN, WLAN, and VPN networks. Configure routers, switches, and firewalls, ensuring security and operational standards.
• Network Security: Implement security measures (firewalls, NAC, encryption) and coordinate with cybersecurity teams to manage access controls.
• Network Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Perform upgrades, patches, and troubleshooting for network issues, ensuring quick resolutions and minimal downtime.
• Network Monitoring & Optimization: Use tools (SolarWinds, Nagios, PRTG) for performance monitoring and proactive alerts. Optimize performance with QoS configurations and capacity planning.
• Vendor Management: Manage vendor relationships, oversee network projects, and ensure adherence to service level agreements (SLAs) and technical specifications.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain documentation of network configurations, incidents, and resolutions. Provide status reports on network health and vendor performance.
• Collaboration: Work closely with IT, cybersecurity, and compliance teams to ensure seamless network integration and solution development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field.
• Certifications like CCNP, CCNP Data Center Core, Fortinet NSE, or Palo Alto PCNSE preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in network administration and design.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols (BGP, OSPF, VLAN, QoS, IPsec, VPN).
• Experience with Cisco, Juniper, and Fortinet equipment.
• Proficiency in network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Nagios) and SNMP configurations.
• Strong vendor management and project coordination skills.