Senior Network Infrastructure & Security Architect

Saudi Business Machines; Dammam, Dhahran Compound; On-site; SAR 274,201 - 328,438; Full time

Job summary

Saudi Business Machines in Dammam is seeking a Senior Network Infrastructure & Security Architect with at least 10 years of hands-on experience in enterprise network architecture. This role requires expertise in routing, switching, and security protocols. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science is required, with a preference for a Master’s and relevant certifications. You will design complex infrastructures and lead security strategies in healthcare settings, ensuring compliance with industry standards and frameworks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years hands-on experience in enterprise network architecture and infrastructure design.
• Must be capable of leading design workshops and solution alignment.
• Strong understanding of complex IP schema design, zoning, and multi-domain network segmentation.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee complex enterprise network infrastructures including LAN, WAN, and data center connectivity.
• Ensure robust wireless network designs for real-time clinical operations.
• Lead adoption of Zero Trust, SASE, IAM, and next-gen network security strategies.

Skills

Expert-level skills in routing, switching, LAN/WAN, and wireless networking.

Strong understanding of firewalls, VPNs, WAF, IDS/IPS, DLP, and segmentation models.

Strong presentation, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Experience in healthcare or other regulated environments.

Familiarity with cloud connectivity and hybrid architecture models.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Preferred Certification: CCIE, CISSP, CCSP, CEH, CISM.

Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001

Job description

Senior Network Infrastructure & Security Architect

Position Title: Senior Network Infrastructure & Security Architect

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Experience: Minimum 10 years of hands‑on experience in enterprise network architecture and infrastructure design.

Monthly Salary Package: SAR 27,000

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of hands‑on experience in enterprise network architecture and infrastructure design.
• Expert‑level skills in routing, switching, LAN/WAN, and wireless networking.
• Strong understanding of firewalls, VPNs, WAF, IDS/IPS, DLP, and segmentation models.
• Experience with complex IP schema design, zoning, and multi‑domain network segmentation.
• Familiarity with cloud connectivity, SASE, Zero Trust, IAM, and hybrid architecture models.
• Experience in healthcare or other regulated, mission‑critical environments is strongly preferred.
• Strong presentation, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills (business and technical).
• Must be capable of leading design workshops, requirement briefings, and solution alignment across departments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Preferred Certification: CCIE, CISSP, CCSP, CEH, CISM.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee complex enterprise network infrastructures including LAN, WAN, SD‑WAN, Wi‑Fi, and data center connectivity.
• Ensure robust wireless network designs suitable for real‑time, low‑latency clinical operations in a healthcare environment.
• Develop network zoning, IP schema planning, and segmentation strategies for multi‑tiered systems.
• Implement and govern traditional and advanced network security controls including firewalls, VPNs, and WAF.
• Implement and govern traditional and advanced network security controls including Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tools and secure web/email gateways.
• Contribute to risk mitigation through vulnerability management, penetration testing feedback, and security integration into all infrastructure initiatives.
• Lead adoption of Zero Trust, SASE, IAM, and next‑gen network security strategies.
• Deliver Engineering Design Packages (EDPs), high/low‑level network diagrams, traffic flow analysis, and architecture documentation.
• Define and maintain network and security standards, baselines, and communication protocols.
• Lead vendor evaluations, PoC planning, and technical sessions with internal/external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and healthcare security frameworks through architecture alignment and documentation.