Senior Network & Security Engineer – Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Recrenza; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Recrenza in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, seeks a Senior Network & Security Engineer to design, implement and safeguard enterprise networks. You will work with Cisco environments, firewalls, VPNs, and monitoring tools to ensure high availability and security across the organization.

You should have 5–8 years of hands-on experience, CCNA, and ideally CCNP Enterprise, with strong troubleshooting and documentation skills in English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 5–8 years of enterprise networking and network security experience.
• CCNA certification is required.
• CCNP Enterprise certification is preferred.
• Experience with Cisco networking technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise network infrastructure.
• Manage Cisco networking equipment and enterprise network environments.
• Configure and support enterprise firewalls, including Fortinet, Palo Alto, or Cisco solutions.
• Monitor network performance, availability, and security.
• Troubleshoot TCP/IP, VLAN, STP, DHCP, DNS, NAT, OSPF, and BGP-related issues.
• Configure and support IPSec and SSL VPN solutions.
• Analyze network traffic and troubleshoot connectivity issues using Wireshark.
• Utilize network monitoring tools to identify and resolve infrastructure problems.
• Support network security and infrastructure improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate network requirements with IT, security, and other technical teams.
• Support CCTV/VMS and physical security network infrastructure where required.
• Prepare technical reports, documentation, and network-related records.
• Ensure network infrastructure follows established security and operational standards.

Skills

Network troubleshooting

Technical reporting

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Network Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology

Tools

Cisco networking equipment

Fortinet

Palo Alto

Wireshark

IPSec/SSL VPN

Job description

Location

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Job Category

• Information Technology (IT) & Software
• Telecommunications
• Engineering & Technical
• Security & Defence

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Network & Security Engineer to support enterprise networking and network security operations in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The position is suited to networking professionals with 5–8 years of experience in enterprise network infrastructure, security technologies, and technical troubleshooting.

The successful candidate will work with Cisco networking environments, enterprise firewalls, routing and switching technologies, VPN infrastructure, network monitoring, and security systems. Experience supporting CCTV/VMS and physical security networks is highly preferred, making this role particularly relevant to professionals with integrated IT and security infrastructure experience.

This opportunity provides scope for career growth and professional development in enterprise networking and cybersecurity. Candidates can strengthen their careers through CCNP Enterprise certification, advanced network security training, vendor-specific certifications, and continued technical upskilling.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise network infrastructure.
• Manage Cisco networking equipment and enterprise network environments.
• Configure and support enterprise firewalls, including Fortinet, Palo Alto, or Cisco solutions.
• Monitor network performance, availability, and security.
• Troubleshoot TCP/IP, VLAN, STP, DHCP, DNS, NAT, OSPF, and BGP-related issues.
• Configure and support IPSec and SSL VPN solutions.
• Analyze network traffic and troubleshoot connectivity issues using Wireshark.
• Utilize network monitoring tools to identify and resolve infrastructure problems.
• Support network security and infrastructure improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate network requirements with IT, security, and other technical teams.
• Support CCTV/VMS and physical security network infrastructure where required.
• Prepare technical reports, documentation, and network-related records.
• Ensure network infrastructure follows established security and operational standards.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Network Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in enterprise networking and network security.
• CCNA certification is required.
• CCNP Enterprise certification is preferred.
• Strong experience with Cisco networking technologies.
• Experience with enterprise firewalls such as Fortinet, Palo Alto, or Cisco.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • TCP/IP
  • VLAN
  • STP
  • DHCP
  • DNS
  • NAT
  • OSPF
  • BGP
• Experience with IPSec/SSL VPN.
• Experience using Wireshark and network monitoring tools.
• CCTV/VMS and physical security network experience is highly preferred.
• Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.
• Good English communication and technical reporting skills.
• Relevant network security and vendor certifications are advantageous.

Salary, Benefits & Career Growth

The job posting does not specify a salary or compensation package.

The position offers opportunities for career progression and professional development in enterprise networking and network security. Professionals can further develop their expertise through CCNP Enterprise certification, advanced Cisco and firewall training, cybersecurity certifications, and specialized network infrastructure upskilling.