Senior Network Infrastructure & Security Architect

SBM; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a skilled professional to design and oversee complex enterprise network infrastructures. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in network architecture, particularly within regulated environments such as healthcare. Responsibilities include implementing advanced security controls and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. This role requires strong leadership and communication skills, and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience in enterprise network architecture and infrastructure design.
• Experience in healthcare or other regulated, mission-critical environments is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee complex enterprise network infrastructures.
• Ensure robust wireless network designs for low-latency clinical operations.
• Lead adoption of Zero Trust, SASE, IAM, and next-gen network security strategies.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and healthcare security frameworks.

Skills

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

Strong understanding of firewalls, VPNs, WAF, IDS / IPS, DLP

Presentation, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills

Capability of leading design workshops and requirement briefings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

CCIE certification

Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CEH, CISM

Job description

Location

Dammam / Dharan

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, as CISSP, CCSP, CEH, CISM
• Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, or similar.

Language Requirements

English

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, WAF
• Intrusion Detection / Prevention Systems (IDS / IPS)
• 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.

Work Pattern

In‑person

Interview

In‑person / Remote