Senior Network Specialist

مهارة للموارد البشرية; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

مهارة للموارد البشرية seeks a Senior Network Specialist to design, implement, and maintain LAN/WAN networks, internet systems, and network security across the organization. You will deploy, monitor, and secure connectivity while collaborating with IT teams and supporting users.

The role demands strong troubleshooting, effective communication, and proactive problem-solving to ensure reliable performance and security across all network infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in systems administration or network support.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy internal and external networks for secure connectivity.
• Install and maintain network devices and software; perform maintenance and upgrades.
• Configure routing protocols and protect networks from threats.
• Manage LAN, WAN, internet, and ISP circuits.
• Collaborate with IT teams for seamless network integration.
• Identify and resolve network faults and security incidents; report findings.

Skills

Networking

LAN/WAN design

Network security

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Tools

Routers & switches

Firewalls

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Network Specialist to design, implement, and maintain our LAN and WAN networks, internet systems, and network security, ensuring reliable, secure, and high-performing connectivity across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deploy internal and external networks to ensure effective and secure connectivity.
• Install and maintain network devices and software, and perform regular maintenance and upgrades to improve performance and security.
• Assign routing protocols and configure routing tables to protect networks from external threats.
• Install and support LAN, WAN, internet, and ISP circuits.
• Work closely with other IT teams to ensure seamless integration of networks with other systems.
• Identify and resolve technical network issues, including faults and security incidents, and report on them regularly.
• Monitor network stability and performance, assess user needs, and define requirements for new network projects.
• Provide user support and assistance for network-related issues.
• Ensure LAN/WAN connectivity across the infrastructure complies with company technical standards.
• Manage IT infrastructure, including PCs, printers, routers, switches, firewalls, phones, PDAs, smartphones, biometric and CCTV devices, and call center services.
• Plan, implement, and enhance the network and underlying infrastructure while maintaining network security.
• Submit monthly reports on completed tasks to the direct manager.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all work-related information.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a related field (IT degree preferred).
• 2-5 years of experience in a Systems Administration department (experience in systems administration preferred).
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, with a sense of ownership and initiative.