Solution Architect Lead - Network Airport

DXC Technology; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

DXC Technology seeks a Lead Solution Architect - Network for an on-site airport program in Riyadh. You will own the network architecture across campus LAN, WAN, wireless, data center and OT connectivity, ensuring highly available, secure, and resilient networks to keep critical operations running 24/7.

You will lead design standards, mentor network architects/engineers, engage with vendors and operations, and define topology, segmentation and security controls.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Networking or related discipline.
• Network and/or cloud networking certifications strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of airport campus networks and OT/industrial connectivity.
• Experience in critical-infrastructure or 24/7 environments.

Responsibilities

• Own the network architecture - campus LAN, WAN, wireless, data center and segmentation.
• Design for high availability, redundancy, performance and scalability across the airport estate.
• Define network standards, topology and connectivity to systems, OT and external parties.
• Embed network security into designs and ensure 24/7 resilience.
• Lead and mentor network architects/engineers; engage stakeholders/vendors.

Skills

Network architecture

LAN/WAN/Wireless

Data center networking

SD-WAN

Segmentation

Security

Leadership & communication

OT/industrial connectivity

Education

Degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Networking

Tools

CCIE/CCNP

Cloud networking

Job description

Aviation Technology - Network Architecture - Campus, WAN, Wireless & OT Connectivity

Job Title

Lead Solution Architect - Network

Function

Reports To

Level

Direct Reports

Network Architects / Engineers

Location

On-site at airport program with hybrid working; travel as required

Employment Type

Full-time, permanent

Role Purpose

The Lead Solution Architect - Network owns the network architecture across the airport campus - LAN, WAN, wireless, data center, and connectivity to operational technology, systems and stakeholders.

The role leads network design and standards, ensuring highly available, secure, high-performance connectivity that underpins safety- and security-critical airport operations 24/7.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the network architecture - campus LAN, WAN, wireless, data center and segmentation.
• Design for high availability, redundancy, performance and scalability across the airport estate.
• Define network standards, topology and connectivity to systems, OT and external parties.

Security & Operations

• Embed network security (segmentation, zero-trust principles, secure connectivity) into designs.
• Ensure resilience, monitoring and manageability for 24/7 operations.
• Support integration with cyber, infrastructure and OT domains.

Leadership & Delivery

• Lead and mentor network architects/engineers; govern network design quality.
• Support estimation, planning and risk for the network domain.
• Engage stakeholders, vendors and operations teams.

Skills & Experience

• Network architecture: Extensive experience in enterprise/campus network architecture on large, complex programs.
• Technologies: Deep knowledge of LAN/WAN/wireless, data center networking, SD-WAN and segmentation.
• Availability & performance: Designing highly available, high-performance, resilient networks.
• Security: Strong grasp of network security and secure connectivity.
• Leadership & communication: Ability to lead a team and engage stakeholders/vendors.
• Knowledge of airport campus networks and OT/industrial connectivity.
• Network certifications (e.g. CCIE/CCNP, cloud networking).
• Experience in critical-infrastructure or 24/7 environments.
• Exposure to MSI operating models.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Networking or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Network and/or cloud networking certifications strongly preferred.
• Network and systems thinking - design leadership - resilience focus - security mindset - stakeholder influence - collaboration - clear communication.