Senior Network Security Engineer

DXC Technology; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

DXC Technology is seeking a Senior Network Security Engineer to design, implement, and secure our enterprise network using Palo Alto, Fortinet, and F5 technologies. You will automate security tasks, troubleshoot complex issues, and support critical operations across environments.

The role requires 6+ years in network security, a Bachelor's degree, and hands-on expertise with PAN-OS, Fortinet, F5 BIG-IP, and Python-based automation. Strong incident management and on-call readiness are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years of hands-on experience in Network Security.
• Experience with Palo Alto Networks (PAN-OS, Panorama, GlobalProtect).
• Experience with Fortinet (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer).
• Experience with F5 BIG-IP LTM.
• Experience with BGP, OSPF, IPsec VPNs.
• Proficient in Python, Ansible, and network automation.
• Strong troubleshooting and incident management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and support Palo Alto and Fortinet firewalls.
• Manage VPN, remote access, and Zero Trust security solutions.
• Support routing and network security across enterprise environments.
• Automate network security tasks using Python, Ansible, and APIs.
• Manage F5 BIG-IP load balancing solutions.
• Troubleshoot network, firewall, and connectivity issues.
• Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and on-call support.
• Work with vendors and internal teams to maintain security and availability.

Skills

Network security

Troubleshooting

Incident management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Palo Alto PAN-OS

Fortinet FortiGate

F5 BIG-IP

Python

Ansible

VPNs

BGP/OSPF

IPsec VPNs

Job description

Senior Network Security Engineer

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Network Security Engineer to manage and enhance our enterprise network security infrastructure. You will be responsible for securing critical environments using Palo Alto, Fortinet, and F5 technologies while driving automation, troubleshooting complex issues, and supporting business-critical operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and support Palo Alto and Fortinet firewalls.
• Manage VPN, remote access, and Zero Trust security solutions.
• Support routing and network security across enterprise environments.
• Automate network security tasks using Python, Ansible, and APIs.
• Manage F5 BIG-IP load balancing solutions.
• Troubleshoot network, firewall, and connectivity issues.
• Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and on-call support.
• Work with vendors and internal teams to maintain security and availability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years of hands-on experience in Network Security.
• Strong experience with:
• Palo Alto Networks (PAN-OS, Panorama, GlobalProtect)
• Fortinet (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer)
• F5 BIG-IP LTM
• BGP, OSPF, IPsec VPNs
• Python, Ansible, and network automation
• Strong troubleshooting and incident management skills.

Certifications

Required

• PCNSE
• NSE 4 or NSE 7

Preferred

• F5-CA / F5-CTS
• Cisco CCNP Enterprise or Security
• ITIL v4 Foundation