Senior Network & Security SME | Edarat Group | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Edarat Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Edarat Group in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, seeks a Senior Network & Security SME to lead enterprise network design, security posture, and cloud security initiatives. You will configure firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, WAF, and data protection tools while collaborating with C-level stakeholders and cloud engineers.

The role requires 6–8 years of hands-on experience in cloud infrastructure and cybersecurity, with a focus on architecture, troubleshooting, and enforcement of best practices in a demanding

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer and Communication Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 6–8 years of progressive professional experience in cloud infrastructure management, network administration, and cybersecurity.
• Strong hands-on experience in network design, implementation, troubleshooting, and performance monitoring.
• Comprehensive knowledge of enterprise firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and network security architectures.
• Experience with FortiGate, Palo Alto, WAF, Email Security Gateway, and DLP.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, implement, troubleshoot, and optimize enterprise network infrastructures, WAN/LAN topologies, and cloud environments.
• Manage and monitor network performance, latency, bandwidth, and HA routing protocols.
• Deploy, configure, and maintain perimeter security defenses including next‑gen firewalls, IDS/IPS, and secure VPN tunnels.
• Oversee WAF, Email Security Gateway, and DLP solutions for data protection.
• Enforce cybersecurity best practices, encryption standards, vulnerability management, and security frameworks.
• Investigate security incidents, perform RCAs, and remediate vulnerabilities promptly.
• Collaborate with cloud/DevOps teams to maintain secure cloud posture.
• Maintain network topology diagrams, security docs, firewall rules, and runbooks.

Skills

Network design

Security architecture

Threat analysis

Root cause analysis

Stakeholder management

Cloud security

DevOps collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/CE

Tools

FortiGate

Palo Alto

WAF

Email Security Gateway

DLP

Job description

Position Summary:

Driving advanced cloud infrastructure management, network architecture, and enterprise security operations in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Edarat Group is actively seeking an accomplished Senior Network & Security SME for a permanent professional engagement. In this vital subject matter expert role, you will architect, implement, troubleshoot, and optimize robust network topologies, next-generation firewalls, IDS/IPS defenses, and cloud infrastructure systems. Bringing 6 to 8 years of progressive professional experience in cloud infrastructure and cybersecurity management, you will empower global enterprise operations to achieve uncompromised network availability, data protection, and regulatory compliance. This prestigious career opportunity offers competitive remuneration, high technical visibility, and exceptional professional growth within a premier regional technology consultancy and cloud services enterprise.

Detailed Job Description:

As a Senior Network & Security SME supporting Edarat Group in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, you will take full operational, architectural, and tactical ownership of enterprise network design, security framework implementation, performance monitoring, and perimeter defense hardening. Your day-to-day responsibilities include configuring and tuning firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS), virtual private networks (VPNs), web application firewalls (WAF), email security gateways, and data loss prevention (DLP) solutions. You will operate in a collaborative enterprise environment while collaborating closely with C-level stakeholders, cloud engineers, and security operations squads.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect, design, implement, troubleshoot, and optimize enterprise network infrastructures, WAN/LAN topologies, and cloud environments.
• Manage and monitor network performance, latency metrics, bandwidth utilization, and high-availability routing protocols.
• Deploy, configure, and maintain perimeter security defenses including next-generation firewalls, IDS/IPS, and secure VPN tunnels.
• Implement and oversee advanced security controls including Web Application Firewalls (WAF), Email Security Gateways, and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions.
• Enforce rigorous cybersecurity best practices, encryption standards, vulnerability management protocols, and industry security frameworks.
• Investigate security incidents, conduct root cause analyses (RCA), and remediate network vulnerabilities promptly.
• Collaborate closely with cloud infrastructure and DevOps teams to ensure seamless cloud security posture management.
• Maintain comprehensive network topology diagrams, security documentation, firewall rule bases, and operational runbooks.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer and Communication Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 6 to 8 years of progressive professional experience in cloud infrastructure management, network administration, and cybersecurity.
• Strong, demonstrable hands-on professional expertise in network design, implementation, troubleshooting, and performance monitoring.
• Comprehensive working knowledge and practical proficiency in enterprise firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and network security architectures.
• Deep practical experience administering advanced security solutions including FortiGate, Palo Alto, WAF, Email Security Gateway, and DLP.
• Solid practical grasp of cybersecurity best practices, threat analysis methodologies, and compliance security frameworks.
• Proven analytical problem-solving, root cause analysis, stakeholder management, and cross-functional communication capabilities.
• Mandatory legal work authorization and physical availability for professional operations in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Relevant advanced technical certifications in networking and security such as CISSP, CCNP, PCNSE, or Fortinet NSE 7/8.
• Prior professional working experience in top-tier cloud service providers, IT consultancies, or regional enterprise data centers.
• Hands-on familiarity with cloud security posture management (CSPM) across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud platforms.
• Experience utilizing enterprise ticketing and ITSM platforms such as ServiceNow and Jira.
• Exposure to zero-trust network access (ZTNA) and automated security compliance auditing.

Application Information:

• Recruiter: Edarat Group Recruitment Division
• Contact Name: Human Resources Department
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone:
• Company Website: https://www.edaratgroup.com
• Salary/Rate: Market Competitive / Enterprise Cloud & Security Package
• Deadline: Open until filled (Urgent Riyadh Network & Security SME Opening)
• Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days Preferred
• Contract Duration: Permanent / Full-Time Engagement (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)