Senior Network Security Engineer -(Saudi National)- Riyadh, KSA

DeepSource Technologies; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DeepSource Technologies is seeking an experienced Network Security Engineer with 5+ years in security operations. The role focuses on operating and improving enterprise network security infrastructure within a financial services context.

Responsibilities include incident troubleshooting, policy implementation, and coordinating with IT, security, and vendor teams. Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto, and F5 expertise are highly valued and relevant certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in network security operations.
• Strong background in enterprise network security technologies.
• CCNA/CCNP certification is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot network security infrastructure.
• Manage and support security solutions in a financial environment, ensuring high availability.
• Perform incident troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and resolution of network security issues.
• Implement security policies, configurations, changes, and upgrades in accordance with approved procedures.
• Coordinate with internal IT, security, infrastructure, and vendor teams when required.
• Support security incidents and ensure timely resolution in line with SLAs.
• Maintain technical documentation, configurations, and operational procedures.

Skills

Network security operations

Incident troubleshooting

Cisco networking

Security policy implementation

Collaboration with IT/security/vendors

Fortinet FortiGate

Palo Alto Firewalls

F5 Load Balancers

Forescout NAC

Proofpoint Email Security

Certifications in network security

Tools

Fortinet FortiGate

Palo Alto Networks

F5 Load Balancers

Forescout NAC

Proofpoint Mail Gateway

Cisco routing & switching

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Network Security Engineer with 5+ years of hands-on experience in network security operations, preferably within a financial services or banking environment.

The ideal candidate should have strong operational and troubleshooting experience across enterprise network security technologies and be able to work independently in a business-critical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot network security infrastructure.

• Manage and support security solutions in a financial environment, ensuring high availability and security.

• Perform incident troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and resolution of network security issues.

• Implement security policies, configurations, changes, and upgrades in accordance with approved procedures.

• Coordinate with internal IT, security, infrastructure, and vendor teams when required.

• Support security incidents and ensure timely resolution in line with agreed SLAs.

• Maintain technical documentation, configurations, and operational procedures.

  • Experience: Minimum of 4–6 years of experience in network engineering and application delivery.
  • Routing & Switching: Solid background in Cisco networking. CCNA/CCNP certification is a strong plus.

• Strong hands-on operational experience with:

• Fortinet FortiGate Firewalls

• Palo Alto Networks Firewalls

• F5 Load Balancers

• Forescout NAC – Good to have

• Proofpoint Email Security / Mail Gateway – Good to have

• Candidate must hold at least two relevant professional certifications at the time of joining.

• Certifications related to Network Security, Fortinet, Palo Alto, F5, Forescout, Proofpoint, or other relevant cybersecurity technologies are preferred.delivery.