Senior Network Engineer

Kanz; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 279,000 - 424,000; Full time

Job summary

Kanz in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, seeks a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement and maintain complex network infrastructure. You’ll optimize performance and security while collaborating with IT, cybersecurity, and compliance teams.

The role requires 5+ years in network design and administration, CCNP or equivalent, and hands-on experience with Cisco/Juniper/Fortinet equipment and network monitoring tools. This is a hands-on, locally oriented role with competitive compensation.

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.
• Strong collaboration with IT, cybersecurity, and compliance teams.

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.
• Network Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Perform upgrades, patches, and troubleshooting for network issues.
• Network Monitoring & Optimization: Use SolarWinds, Nagios, and PRTG for performance monitoring and proactive alerts.
• Vendor Management: Manage vendor relationships, oversee network projects, and ensure SLAs and specs.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain documentation of network configurations, incidents, and resolutions.
• Collaboration: Work with IT, cybersecurity, and compliance teams for integration and solutions.

Skills

Enterprise networking

Network security

QoS configurations

SNMP configurations

Vendor management

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or related field

Tools

SolarWinds

Nagios

PRTG

Job description

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.

Key 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.
• 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.